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Preserving the Past: Climate Change and Archaeology

This chapter delves into the urgent threats posed by climate change to archaeological sites, focusing on the Ngo of Swandro in Orkney and its Iron Age and Norse history. It discusses the challenges of preservation amidst coastal erosion, severe weather events, and the slow response from policymakers, while highlighting innovative technologies that aid in documenting and protecting cultural heritage.

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