via Tribun Papua Barat, 18 November 2023: Hari Suroto, a researcher at BRIN Environmental Archeology Research Center, has urged the Fakfak Regency Government to protect various archaeological sites in Arguni District, West Papua, in light of a new fertilizer factory construction. Emphasizing the need for a review process, Suroto highlights the importance of mapping and zoning prehistoric sites, particularly in Berau Bay known for its prehistoric cliff paintings, to ensure their preservation amidst industrial development. Article is in Bahasa Indonesia.
Peneliti Pusat Riset Arkeologi Lingkungan BRIN, Hari Suroto, meminta Pemerintah Kabupaten (Pemkab) Fakfak dapat serius memperhatikan berbagai situs arkeologi di Distrik Arguni pasca-beroperasinya pabrik pupuk.
Itu disampaikan Hari Suroto kepada TribunPapuaBarat.com di Fakfak Papua Barat, Sabtu (18/11/2023).
“Pembangunan pabrik pupuk di Distrik Arguni harus memperhatikan situs-situs arkeologi di Kawasan Teluk Berau,” katanya.
