Artifacts discovery halts some work at Marine base on Guam
Jan 28, 2019
Work has stopped in part of the new U.S. Marine Corps base under construction on Guam following the discovery of artifacts
HAGATNA, Guam — Construction work stopped in part of the new U.S. Marine Corps base on Guam after artifacts were discovered.
A contracted archaeologist identified the artifacts last week, finding prehistoric items and items from the late 1800s, the Pacific Daily News reported .
The military has proposed to careful excavation of the items, which include rock tools and pottery fragments, said Al Borja, environmental director for Marine Corps Activity Guam.
The military has as a duty to curate the items, meaning they will be placed in an approved facility after they are collected and studied, Borja said.
The area where construction was halted represents only a small portion of the overall project, said Kelly Rodriguez, a spokeswoman for Marine Corps Activity Guam. Construction in that area will resume when the archaeological investigation is completed.
The military contracts an archaeologist to monitor construction work and ground disturbance, Borja said.
A cultural repository is currently under construction at the University of Guam. The repository will store the artifacts found as the new base in Dededo is built.
The military will take comments from Guam officials and adjust plans for the artifacts as necessary, Borja said.
"The Department of the Navy respects the rich cultural heritage of Guam and remains committed to the cultural and historical preservation of the island," Marine Corps Activity Guam said in the statement.
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