Established in 1998, Archaetnos was formed by archaeologists to provide an opportunity to be on the forefront of their various fields of expertise, by doing what they love best, being archaeologists. The company has wide-ranging experience in the field of Cultural Heritage Resources Surveys and Management, and participated in and completed more than 1239 such projects in the last 25 years.
List of projects completed by Archaetnos 1998 – December 2019
More than 1309 projects have been completed by Archaetnos – see Reports page. A number of 109 heritage exemptions has also been compiled.
Archaetnos has also done research for and developed a number of exhibitions for the Kruger National Park. The exhibitions include:
- Steinaecker’s Horse Historical & Archaeological Research Exhibition – Mopani Restcamp & Makhadzi Picnic Area, Kruger National Park
- Masorini Iron Age Site Museum – Near Phalaborwa, Kruger National Park
- Rhino Hall Exhibition – Berg-en-Dal Restcamp
- Fort Klapperkop, Pretoria
- Paul Kruger Country House Museum, Rustenburg
Research
The Steinaeckers Horse Project has been conducted between 1997 and 2020. See the page on the Archaetnos passion.
The Crooks Corner Archaeological Project started in 2021. See the page on the Archaetnos passion.
Education and training
The East Fort Archaeological Project was started in 2013 in collaboration with Heritageworx. It focuses on high school learners, giving them the opportunity to learn first-hand about archaeology.
NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS and WEB ARTICLES
- 2014 – Skeleton found in Lower Sabie could date back to Boer War
- 2013 – Skoolkinders speel skattejag
- 2012-05-03 Platinum Weekly – Amazing Discovery @ Kedar Lodge… More answers on former President Paul Kruger
- 2010-12-21 Beeld – Put uit “Oom Paul se dae” verskyn – Riviera, Pretoria
- 2010-08-22 Rapport – Oorlog-stem uit die verlede (vervolg …)
- 2010-08-22 Rapport vervolg – Vervolging van Oorlog-stem uit die verlede
- 2010-08-06 Laevelder – Boer-war relic hunters make a thrilling find – Lower Sabie
- 2010-07-23 Laevelder – Steinaecker-projek skuif na Gaza Gray – Skukuza
- 2010-07-13 Rekord Moot – Navorsing vind in Nasionale Park plaas – Nasionale Kruger Wildtuin
- 2010-05-07 Laevelder – Unique historical site to be preserved – Komatipoort
- 2009-10-30 Laevelder – Significant discovery at Kaapsehoop – Kaapsehoop
- 2009-07-31 Rekord Moot – Argeoloë vors na in Wildtuin – Nasionale Kruger Wildtuin
- 2009 Laevelder – Steinaecker’s-eenheid se geskiedenis verrys uit stof – Skukuza
- 2008-05-22 Beeld – Padbouers kry ou grafte, staak werk – Belfast
- 2008 Beeld – Fort Daspoortrand loop deur onder vandale wyl bewaringsplan sloer – Pretoria Wes
- 2006-08-09 tot 23 Kruger Park Times – Archaeological research of Steinaecker’s Horse – Kruger National Park
- 2006-08-02 Beeld – Argeoloë krap voort in wildtuin op soek na AB-oorlogskatte – Skukuza
- 2005-05-26 Laevelder – Anglo-Boereoorlog vanuit argeologiese hoek bekyk – Skukuza
- 2004-08-13 Laevelder – Argeoloë bekyk Albasini se leefstyl – Phabeni hek, Hazyview
- 2004-07-23 Laevelder – Albasini-ruines eersdaags ondersoek – Nelspruit
- 2000-09-19 Laevelder – Dirt tells the story – Kruger National Park
- 2015-04-09 Pretoria News – Calming debate over our statues
- 2021 – various related to the history of Pretoria, e.g., Flink Desember 2021 50
- 2022 – various articles in Beeld and Die Burger, related to East Fort, e.g., https://www.netwerk24.com/netwerk24/nuus/wetenskap/kyk/argeoloe-in-hul-noppies-oor-bajonet-vonds-by-pretoria-fort-20220714
- etc.
Our list of clients include
- AGES OMEGA (Pty) Ltd
- Adienvironmental
- Delta Bec
- Andre Swart and partners
- EnviroXcellence Services
- Architects and Landscape Architects
- Bongani Lodge
- ARUP Environmental
- Voortrekker Monument
- Kareeboskloof Game Farm
- Groundwater Consulting Services
- Phumula Holiday Resort, Caravan Park and Game Reserve
- Dolf van der Walt & Associates, Town and Regional Planners
- South African National Parks
- Habula Lodge
- DPR/Montedi Projects
- Rock Environmental Consultants
- Environmental Consultants International
- BHP Billiton
- Martin’s Funerals, Zenzele Funerals, Selala Funerals and AVBOB
- Anglo Coal
- C-Plan Development Consultants
- Plan-Enviro CC
- K2M Technologies
- African Heritage Consultants
- Nemai Environmental Consultants
- CB Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd
- Umcebo Mining
- MENCO Environmental Consultants
- Honorary Rangers Lowveld Region
- Kudzala Antiquity
- Plan-2-Survey Africa
- Bhyat Motors, Zeerust
- Matakoma Heritage Consultants
- SNA Civils & TRAC
- Savannah Environmental Consultants
- Baagi Environmental Consultancy
- Bokamoso Environmental Consultants
- Centro Developers
- Maxim Planning
- Kayamandi
- Enviro-Afrik
- IProp
- XStrata Coal
- Exxarro
- Plumari Group
- WSP Environmental
- IT Trust
- GCS
- TOTAL COAL
- JW Environmental Solutions
- ESKOM
- RECREATION AFRICA
- SRK Consulting
- Central Rand Gold
- WANDIMA Environmental Services
- Rob Fowler & Associates
- Emvilo
- Prime Resources
- Vuna Coal
- WITS Heritage Contract Unit
- Kudzala Antiquities
- Strategic Environmental Focus
- Lawyers for Human Rights
- Cabanga Concepts
- WSP
- Prime Resources
- Texture Environmental
- ARMSCOR
- MSA Group
- BKS (Pty) Ltd
- EScience Associates
- Bateleur Environmental Services
- Mketsu & Associates Inc Attorneys
- DWV Environmental
- Biotherm Energy
- Hydro Science
- Geovicon
- City of Tshwane
- Shanduka Colliery
- Jones & Wagener
- UNISA Applied Behavioural Ecology & Ecosyestems Research Unit
- AECOM
- EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd
- Glencore Rhovan Mine
- Etc.