archaeology

Dit is een pagina met alle resultaten voor de tag: archaeology

archaeology

Dit is een pagina met alle resultaten voor de categorie: archaeology

Museo Arqueologico Nacional Aruba (MANA) / National Archaeological Museum Aruba

Museo Arqueologico Nacional Aruba (MANA) / National Archaeological Museum Aruba

island
Aruba
category
Archaeological heritage, Arts & crafts, Built heritage, Intangible heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute
target group
Education, General public, Professionals, and Tourism
language
English and Papiamento
author/maker

The Museo Arqueológico Nacional Aruba (MANA), or the National Archaeological Museum Aruba, is the country’s central institution for the preservation, research, and presentation of Aruba’s archaeological and pre-colonial heritage.


Un Anochi na Museo

2025-03-26 18:00:00

Un Anochi na Museo
island
Bonaire
category
Archaeological heritage, Arts & crafts, Intangible heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of activity
Event
target group
General public
language
Dutch, English, and Papiamentu
organiser
Terramar Museum Bonaire

On March 26 between 18:00 to 20:00 we will be hosting our ‘ Un anochi na museo’ where the museum will be open extra hours with free entrance for all and the opportunity to explore, shop and experience the museum in a new way!


St. Maarten Archaeological Center (SIMARC)

St. Maarten Archaeological Center (SIMARC)

island
Sint Maarten
category
Archaeological heritage, Intangible heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute
target group
language
English
author/maker

The St. Maarten Archaeological Center (SIMARC) is a dedicated institution committed to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of Sint Maarten. Through archaeological research, education, and community engagement, SIMARC plays a vital role in uncovering and safeguarding the island’s history.


Vigilansia di Herensia Kòrsou – Heritage Guard Curaçao

Vigilansia di Herensia Kòrsou – Heritage Guard Curaçao

island
Curaçao
category
Archaeological heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Website
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Amy Victorina and Claudia Kraan

The Vigilansia di Herensia Kòrsou (Heritage Guard Curaçao) Project aims to actively involve volunteers in the management of the archaeological heritage. By training them to use a mobile application and deploying them as a Wardadó di Herensia or Heritage Guardian, the project seeks to empower volunteers to contribute significantly to heritage monitoring and conservation.


Curacao Cultural Landscape Project

Curacao Cultural Landscape Project

Archaeology Curaçao

island
Curaçao
category
Archaeological heritage, Built heritage, Intangible heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Website
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Amy Victorina and Claudia Kraan

The Curaçao Cultural Landscape Project is an exciting, long-term collaborative effort involving experts from around the world. The main goal of this project is to piece together the story of Curacao’s natural environment and biodiversity over thousands of years, starting with the first people living on Curacao more than almost 6000 years ago.


Seinposten en forten op Curaçao vanaf 1785 tot de Tweede Wereldoorlog

Seinposten en forten op Curaçao vanaf 1785 tot de Tweede Wereldoorlog

island
Curaçao
category
Archaeological heritage, Built heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Book
target group
Education and Professionals
language
Dutch
author/maker
François van der Hoeven and Fred Mendez Chumaceiro

Seinposten en forten op Curaçao vanaf 1785 tot de Tweede Wereldoorlog is een verslaglegging van het onderzoek naar forten en batterijen op Curaçao, door François van der Hoeven en Fred Chumaceiro.
Dit boek gaat over de seinposten en forten op Curaçao die van 1785 tot aan de Tweede Wereldoorlog gebouwd werden. Het onderzoek vond overwegend plaats in de jaren 2010, 2011 en 2012.


Archaeology Curaçao

Archaeology Curaçao

island
Curaçao
category
Archaeological heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute and Website
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Amy Victorina and Claudia Kraan

Archaeology Curacao serves as your gateway to information on the island’s archaeology. The makers believe in making heritage accessible as much as possible, and this website is their commitment to doing this.


St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR)

St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR)

island
Sint Eustatius
category
Archaeological heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker

The St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the archaeological preservation and research of St. Eustatius’ rich cultural heritage. SECAR’s mission is to explore, document, and protect the island’s historical resources, with a focus on both terrestrial and underwater archaeology.


Fundashon Pro Monumento (ProMo)

Fundashon Pro Monumento (ProMo)

island
Curaçao
category
Built heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute
target group
General public
language
Dutch, English, and Papiamentu
author/maker

Fundashon Pro Monumento (ProMo) is een stichting op Curaçao die zich richt op het behoud en de bescherming van het cultureel erfgoed van het eiland. De organisatie speelt een actieve rol in het restaureren en behouden van historische gebouwen, monumenten en andere waardevolle culturele objecten die van groot historisch belang zijn voor Curaçao en de regio. Fundashon Pro Monumento is niet alleen bezig met het conserveren van fysieke monumenten zoals oude gebouwen, kerken, forten en andere architecturale erfgoederen, maar ook met het vergroten van het bewustzijn over het belang van erfgoed.


Etnia Nativa Native Art Gallery and Museum

Etnia Nativa Native Art Gallery and Museum

Aruba

island
Aruba
category
Arts & crafts, Intangible heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute and Museum
target group
General public
language
English and Papiamento
author/maker

Located in Aruba, Etnia Nativa Art Gallery & Museum offers a unique cultural experience dedicated to preserving and showcasing the indigenous heritage of the island.


Saba Heritage Center/ Saba Archaeological Center (SABARC)

Saba Heritage Center/ Saba Archaeological Center (SABARC)

island
Saba
category
Archaeological heritage, Intangible heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Institute
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker

The Saba Heritage Center, also known as the Saba Archaeological Center (SABARC), is a non-profit organization based in Windwardside, Saba, dedicated to preserving and promoting the island’s cultural heritage through archaeological research and outreach initiatives.


Statia’s Slave Burial Sites Gain UNESCO Recognition

Statia’s Slave Burial Sites Gain UNESCO Recognition
island
Sint Eustatius
target group

Two historic burial grounds on Sint Eustatius, Golden Rock and Godet, have gained UNESCO recognition for their significant connection to the island’s slavery heritage. Discovered during airport expansion in 2021, the Golden Rock site sparked controversy, because of how the remains of enslaved Africans were handled. With a ceremony in Paris and a series of local events planned, the island is stepping into the global spotlight. These burial sites are becoming part of UNESCO’s “Routes of Enslaved Peoples” program.