Environmental impact in Santiago de Cao district, an implication in the archaeological deterioration sites and their natural environment

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to determine the level of involvement of 08 archaeological sites and 03 bio-diversity areas, located in the district of Santiago de Cao, archaeological material for measuring pH level and the presence of salts are selected. One Conductivity measurement and model laptop EXTECH PH 50 which allowed recording the level of 8.9 (pH) and 194 ppm (sales) in the mortar of mud and adobe archaeological sites No. 01-02-03 was used; by the presence of domestic solid waste accumulated at archaeological sites (04-05-06), a characterization of composition where a generation 571.2 kg in 06 months was recorded sampling was performed; organic material being an amount of 453 kg, the largest representative 79% of total residues; being a component of involvement of the archaeological structures due to moisture generated. In addition, an environmental impact assessment of 08 archaeological sites and 03 areas with biodiversity that surround it was made; Conesa methodology (2009) was applied; wherein a negative environmental impact of character corresponding to a rating of critical state is determined; mainly affecting archaeological and wet areas sites. The study concluded on the importance of archaeological sites and areas of bio-diversity because they are a potential resource for archaeological research and / or multidisciplinary as well as the implementation of their areas for tourism, enabling tours, areas for the practice of eco-tourism and adventure sports.