Climate change reveals archaeological treasures in melting ice | HeritageDaily

Melting ice patches across Norway are revealing archaeological treasures from thousands of years ago that are under threat from climate change.

In recent years, hundreds of discoveries have been made that shows traces of ancient hunting, trapping, animals and plant life.

The soil composition of Norway has a high level of acidity, meaning that organic materials are normally only discovered in a poor state of preservation. The movement of glaciers grinds and crushes any materials below the surface; however, ice patches are relatively stable and create exceptional conditions for preserving…