Archaeologists are racing to salvage artifacts from a storm-damaged dig site before the next typhoon threatens to cause further destruction. Heavy rains and flooding from last year’s storm already left homes and infrastructure in disarray, and researchers fear additional delays could worsen the risk of losing irreplaceable historical objects. With time running out, the team is prioritizing the recovery of fragile items before the next downpour hits. The urgency underscores the fragility of preserving cultural heritage in the face of increasingly severe weather events.
Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm.
