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Seema Archaeological Grave Rescue

HeritageAuthority: 

PermitID: 

2127

PermitHolder: 

PermitDate: 

Friday, November 27, 2015 to Monday, November 28, 2016

NHRA: 

Conditions: 

Conditions:Rescue Exhumation of Archaeological a single grave uncovered in the Seema Pipeline.Heritage Contracts and Archaeological Consulting (HCAC) together with Anton Pelser as PI were contracted to assist in the rescue excavations of archaeological burial exposed by trenching activities for the pipeline project. However this permit will cover up to ten graves incase there are more accidental discoveries.

  1. If the permit holder is not to be present on the site at all times then the heritage authority must be provided with the names and qualifications of the authorised representatives.
  2. Adequate recording methods as specified in the Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to the National Heritage Resources Act must be employed.  Note that the position of all excavations and objects collected must be marked on a plan of site.
  3. A standard site record form must be lodged on SAHRIS.
  4. Human remains must at all times be handled with respect and graves should not be disturbed except where unavoidable. The consultation procedures as indicated in the Regulations and the National Heritage Resources Act must be observed as appropriate. The recommendations for removal of graves and exhumations and for re-burial stipulated in SAHRA's Policy 'What to do when graves are uncovered', section 3, must be observed as far as possible. A report on the specimens recovered and their origin must be submitted to the heritage authority annually on or before 30 November 2016 for the duration of the permit.
  5. All remains recovered, including relics and artefacts, must be kept with the skeletal material and will be reburied at that same spot to ensure Archaeological context.
  6. Reprints of all published papers or copies of theses and/or reports resulting from this work must be lodged with the relevant provincial heritage authority and SAHRA.
  7. If a published report has not appeared within three years of the lapsing of this permit, the report required in terms of the permit will be made available to researchers on request.
  8. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain permission from the landowner for each visit, and conditions of access imposed by the landowner must be observed.
  9. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to fill in excavations and protect sites during and after excavation to the satisfaction of the heritage authority and the landowner.
  10. The heritage authority shall not be liable for any losses, damages or injuries to persons or properties as a result of any activities in connection with this permit.
  11. The heritage authority reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.

PermitFeePaidDate: 

27/11/2015
 
 

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