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- Title
Archaeology: Maya, Khmer and Inca.
- Authors
Diamond, Jared
- Abstract
The article presents several studies that investigate on the impact of climate changes on the condition of archaeological sites worldwide. The author states that lowland Maya cities in Central America, Khmer empire in Angkor and Incas ancient civilization in South America are facing degradation in its cultural value because of the quick shift in environmental condition which leads to its abandonment. The author notes that the studies reveal that increasing forest degradation, overflights and intensive human activities has affected the condition of the heritage site. It also offers information on the three different studies, along with the research method used and outcomes.
- Subjects
CULTURAL property; CLIMATE change; ARCHAEOLOGICAL site location; HISTORIC structures; ENVIRONMENTAL degradation; HISTORIC sites; GLOBAL warming; ABANDONMENT of property; ARCHAEOLOGICAL research
- Publication
Nature, 2009, Vol 461, Issue 7263, p479
- ISSN
0028-0836
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/461479a