Characterization of threats arising from climate change and identification of impacts on archaeological sites
Abstract
In initial stages, the conservation of archaeological sites had a reactive nature, in which interventions were aimed at alleviating damage caused by different causes and returning them to their state closest to the original. Later, thanks to the incorporation of the discipline in preventive conservation, the interventions are preceded by an identification of the impacts produced and consist of measures that, proactively, aim to alleviate future deterioration. The threats derived from climate change represent a challenge in which, first of all, we have to anticipate the identification of the impacts with the help of projections; Secondly, it is necessary to study unknown vulnerabilities and finally, implement adaptive measures to face this new situation.
This article contemplates the first phase, with a review of the studies carried out that relate to the threats derived from climate change and the impacts identified on archaeological sites.
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