The ongoing drought in Europe has revealed numerous historical structures in the landscape, particularly in Great Britain. The high temperatures and low humidity have been a boon for archaeology, with many historical structures being discovered through aerial photography and drone technology. Archaeologists across the country have been taking advantage of the warm and dry weather to uncover unknown structures, such as the outlines of unknown buildings and gardens at the former Tixall Hall in Staffordshire. Other significant finds include the remains of an ancient settlement, a Roman farm, and a Bronze Age burial site.
According to Helen Winton of Historic England, the warm weather has been exciting for archaeologists, as it has led to the discovery of numerous archaeological sites. However, while the drought has been beneficial for uncovering historical structures, some of these finds may not survive the dry conditions and will eventually decay, leading to their permanent loss. Despite this, experts believe that the increasing drought caused by global warming will continue to reveal smaller or larger archaeological sites around the world.
The ongoing drought in Europe has been a blessing for archaeology, with numerous historical structures being uncovered in Great Britain. The warm and dry weather has allowed archaeologists to use drone technology and aerial photography to discover unknown structures, such as the outlines of buildings and gardens at Tixall Hall in Staffordshire. Other significant finds include the remains of an ancient settlement, a Roman farm, and a Bronze Age burial site. While the drought has been beneficial for uncovering historical structures, some of these finds may not survive the dry conditions and will eventually decay, leading to their permanent loss. Despite this, experts believe that the increasing drought caused by global warming will continue to reveal smaller or larger archaeological sites around the world.
