| ARCHEOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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| The Nevis Heritage Project Aims of the Project * to investigate the prehistoric and historic physical and social landscapes of Nevis as a sample of human history in the Lesser Antilles of the Eastern Caribbean prior to the destruction of that history by natural and human agencies * to disseminate information about the heritage of Nevis (and St. Kitts) through a variety of publications and other media such as radio, television, exhibitions, internet * to train undergraduate and postgraduate students of history and archaeology in the methods needed to research the heritage of this island, * to involve Nevisian school children, teachers, citizens and visitors in exploring the heritage of Nevis. Goals of the Project The goals of the Nevis Heritage Project are: * to raise awareness of the remarkable prehistory and history of this tiny island amongst not only the citizens of the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis but also archaeologists and historians around the world * to provide an impetus to make Nevis heritage a significant factor in tourism revenue * to encourage government to improve heritage legislation and respect for the past as part of the future prosperity of the islands * to help train the next generation of Caribbean archaeologists and heritage managers, and * to begin the process of establishing a community heritage officer for Nevis |
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| West wall of Mountravers historic building |
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| Possibly a 18 century cannon. |