Barbuda Archaeology

Barbuda Archaeology

we recognized the need for increased collaboration between local communities and researches

  • Current Research


    A Systematic Survey and Mapping Project
    All heritage sites will be mapped, valuated, ranked and recommendations made for the end-use of these sites. It is anticipated that this will reduce the accidental loss of archaeological sites by development and act as a baseline for heritage tourism development and research. Prominent natural heritage sites and known underwater sites will also be included. As this is a volunteer based project that has no funding, it is anticipated to take several years to complete.

    Betty's Hope Revisited
    Archaeological research continues at Betty’s Hope. The foundations of the Great House are currently being excavated by Dr. Georgia Fox of Chico Campus, California State University. Survey of the site continues to find and map additional structures and archaeological deposits. Archaeology on site is concentrated in the areas of rum distillation and the slave village.

  • The Barbuda Archaeological Research Center

    The Barbuda Archaeological Research Center (BARC) recognizes that the study of human-ecodynamics is inherently interdisciplinary. No one discipline can explain human-environmental interactions or offer holistic solutions to build community resilience or long-term sustainability.

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  • Archaeology Antigua

    With the subsequent discovery and settlement by European Nations, the islands and the native peoples were changed forever. In the quest to colonise and extract maximum profits, many new species of plants and animals were introduced, as were millions of enslaved Africans who were forced to work on the newly established plantations, mines, and estates

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  • The Barbuda Research Complex

    The Barbuda Research Complex was inaugurated on January 18th 2013 and received its official not-for-profit NGO status on the 14th of June 2013. As Barbuda's first and only research facility with registered 'not for profit' status under Antigua and Barbuda's companies legislation.

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