Reficar Cartagena Refinery Expansion, Colombia - EKN

4.2.5 Cultural Heritage
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Cartagena City is considered to be a historical and cultural heritage site. As part of the EIA,
archaeological surveys were conducted in 123 areas, 11 of which showed archaeological
evidence. Most of the evidence was located in a hilly area in the vicinity of Arroyo Grande. In
general, evidence was found on the surface and without context. According to the results of
field visits, two areas of archaeological potential can be defined: areas of high archaeological
potential that correspond to hilly areas near the Arroyo Grande, and areas of low archeological
potential.
The archaeological team communicated with the residents of the area to establish the probability
of archaeological findings; and held discussions with the local authorities to establish the
municipality’s capacity of natural resources management.
Laboratory work included the analysis and classification of archaeological material found in the
field. First the collected material was subjected to a cleaning process. Later it was classified
and included in an inventory to facilitate analysis. The ceramic material collected is composed
of 66 fragments and 2 scraps of clay. It was found in the areas of soil borings 14, 16, 21, 22, 31,
46, 47 48, 54, 75, and 79. Two surface colors were identified: red (47 pieces) and brown
(19 pieces) (see figures and photos included in Section 3.4.5 of the EIA).