Finland's wetlands are an internationally significant archaeological repository

(University of Helsinki) Finnish wetlands conceal a rich and diverse body of archaeological materials that provide evidence of the population dynamics, livelihood, and living environment of past generations. Many sites, however, still remain undiscovered. Searching for these as yet hidden archaeological treasures is of the utmost urgency because numerous significant sites are threatened by both climate change and modern land use.

from EurekAlert! - Archaeology http://ift.tt/2k0eqDJ