First geophysical investigations to study a fragile Pomor cultural heritage site at Russekeila – Kapp Linné), Svalbard

• Published in: Journal of Cultural Heritage
• Main Authors: Tavakoli, Saman, Nicu, Ionut Cristi, Frauenfelder, Regula, Gilbert, Graham L.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Arctic; Kapp Linné; Svalbard
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10852/103667; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2023.08.005

With climate warming, the cultural heritage sites of the Arctic are in great danger. Extensive research is needed to study such sites. The archaeological site at Russekeila – Kapp Linné, Svalbard was selected for the survey as previous research had highlighted its vulnerability to cryospheric hazard...