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Abel Archaeology

Abel Archaeology specialises in Indigenous (Aboriginal) archaeology and is managed by Dr. Graham Knuckey. Graham has been involved in archaeological and cultural heritage matters since 1985, initially in museum and university research, then tutoring and lecturing at the UNE in Armidale NSW. From 1992 he has also been active in commercial consulting in Indigenous archaeology.

Abel Archaeology can provide a wide range of services across the archaeological consulting sphere, including all aspects of field survey, site mapping, site excavation and analysis, database and assemblage, curation and primary assemblage research projects. Abel Archaeology can assist with the Indigenous heritage component of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS); pre-CHMP workplace agreements, and cultural heritage management plans (CHMPs). Abel Archaeology specialises in sensitive site investigation (burials) and recording, through close and detailed liaison with Traditional Owners, and can assist with burial exhumation and re-burial planning

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Vision

Alongside the overarching ethos of Abel Ecology Pty Ltd with regard to the care and responsible management of our natural heritage, Abel Archaeology is committed to working toward the responsible identification, preservation, study and management of Australia’s Indigenous archaeological heritage. Abel Archaeology is also committed to creating a work environment that embraces respect, co-operation and equality, with a view to the careful and responsible management of Australian Indigenous cultural heritage.

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Service and Capability Statement

Abel Archaeology provides an innovative, high-quality and professional archaeological consulting service. Specifically, Abel Archaeology provides this service to government authorities (local, state and federal), to private enterprise including the mining sector and infrastructure companies, to the Aboriginal Community, and to the wider community, including historical societies, action groups and landowners.

Abel Archaeology can help you with:

• Archaeological survey and significance assessments;

• Site recording, mitigation and management;

• Archaeological excavation, including assemblage storage and curation;

• Archaeological resource analysis for the following assemblage types;

- Fauna;

- Flora (including pollen and phytoliths);

- Lithic material;

- Human skeletal remains.

• Burial exhumation and re-interment;

• Assistance/advice with pre-CHMP work place ‘terms of reference’ agreements;

• Assistance/advice in the preparation of cultural heritage management plans (CHMP);

• Peer review;

• Preparation of cultural heritage awareness and site-specific, induction programs.

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Case Study

An investigation along a section of the proposed coal seam gas pipeline in the Injune district revealed some exciting small artefacts.  Click on the title below to read more.

GLNG Cultural Heritage Survey

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Abel Ecology Pty Ltd 2011.  Trading as Abel Earthcare, Abel EarthScape and Abel Archaeology

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