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2012 - AMBATOVY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Cultural Preservation
Ambatovy is committed to preserving Madagascar’s cultural heritage, whether that is various heritage sites or
archaeological artifacts or remains, in a way that is in accordance with local customs, scientific protocols and inter-
national standards. In 2012, Ambatovy continued to work with the University of Toamasina’s Centre for Ethnological
and Linguistic Study and Research to create a digital catalogue of artifacts. Ambatovy shared its findings with the Mi-
nistry of Culture and Heritage during a four-day tour in 2012. This allowed the Ministry to have a better sense of what
sites have been preserved and what artifacts have been discovered so that it can ensure the people of Madagascar
and its visitors will have the opportunity to learn about Madagascar’s rich history for years to come.
Since 2005, when the archaeological survey began, Ambatovy has identified over 4,000 objects (including pottery and
stones) and 200 heritage sites, including 126 archaeological sites. In the near future, Ambatovy plans to construct a
museum to house the collection and make it available to the public.
