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An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left

  • Posted on September 19, 2026
  • By NPR
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  • 1 min read
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Severe typhoon damage in Alaska has threatened an important archaeological site, prompting researchers to launch emergency recovery operations. Archaeologists are working against time to excavate and preserve invaluable historical artifacts before additional storms potentially destroy remaining discoveries. This urgent initiative highlights the critical intersection of climate change, natural disasters, and cultural heritage preservation, as teams implement strategic recovery methods to salvage irreplaceable objects from the vulnerable dig location.

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An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left
An Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left

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.
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