The construction of the Yamal-Europe transit gas pipeline in Poland by EuRoPol GAZ is by all means a unique endeavour. Take archaeology. 

The Client was expected to conduct rescue excavations along the whole length of the pipeline before commencing any construction or installation work. While acting in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Cultural Heritage of 15 February, 1962 and the guidelines laid down in the European Convention on the Protection of Archaeological Heritage, EuRoPol GAZ has not limited itself just to the requirements of the law but has gone beyond that by developing a comprehensive research programme designed to prevent irreparable loss of ancient relics of our culture. The programme has been very much welcomed by the archaeological community in Poland and the name of EuRoPol GAZ President, Kazimierz Adamczyk, has been placed on a plaque at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences among the greatest contributors to the development of Polish archaeology.

It is legitimate to say that a new model has emerged of close collaboration between an infrastructure developer and archaeologists involved in rescue excavations. Never before had archaeological excavations been so thorough and consistent. EuRoPol GAZ formed a unit within its organisation which is solely responsible for the co-ordination of archaeological research. Furthermore, it has provided funding to support essential restoration/conservation work. 
A policy has been adopted of studying each and every archaeological site situated along the length of the pipeline. Findings will be analysed and secured and the most precious will be put on display.

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