About Us
Archaeological consultant in Darwin, Northern Territory |
Dr Silvano Jung possesses extensive experience as an archaeologist in the Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia, specialising in cultural heritage assessments for diverse infrastructure projects. As the principal archaeologist for Ellengowan Enterprise (est. 2001 in Darwin), his work has involved navigating the complexities of the NT's unique cultural landscape, collaborating closely with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to identify, document and manage significant archaeological sites and cultural heritage values.
Jung's expertise encompasses a deep understanding of relevant legislation and best practices, enabling him to provide robust assessments that inform project planning and mitigation strategies, ensuring the protection of the Territory's rich cultural heritage while facilitating responsible infrastructure development. His experience includes fieldwork in remote and challenging environments, requiring strong logistical and interpersonal skills to effectively conduct surveys, excavations and consultations. He has worked as a team leader in archaeological projects in Queensland, Western Australia and as principal archaeologist for heritage projects in the Northern Territory. His specialisation is in stone artefact technologies, maritime and aviation archaeology. Jung worked with Douglas Hobbs, who had been his field assistant for 13 years and teacher and mentor since 1984. Alex Moss (Principal Consultant at Maritime Heritage Surveys) recently joined the team in 2022 following Doug's retirement in 2020. Silvano is passionate about the maritime and aviation archaeology of the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Ellengowan Enterprises was named in honour of the first archaeological shipwreck study in the Northern Territory, a survey of the SS Ellengowan (1866-1888) wrecked in Darwin Harbour. The survey of the shipwreck was conducted as part of his role as an archaeologist at the Maritime and History Section, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. It is the oldest located wreck in Darwin Harbour. Research on this wreck was the catalyst for Silvano to broaden his interests in archaeology from prehistory to the archaeology of the recent past. His Master of Arts on the WWII Catalina wreck sites in Darwin Harbour was the first study of its kind to examine heritage aviation sites as an archaeological resource in the Northern Territory. This cumulated with his study in Broome, WA for his Ph.D. on an assemblage of sunken flying boats, which became the first aircraft wrecks to be protected by heritage legislation in Australasia in 2003 under Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990 (now superseded by the 2018 Act). See CVs below for additional information. 
Silvano and Alex in the field.
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