Archaeologists in eastern Norway have reported the discovery of ancient artefacts, including 6,000-year-old arrowheads, as ice continues to melt due to climate change. Over the past 20 years, the team has found more than 100 arrow-related items from a single ice patch, with the urgency of their work underscored by the expectation that most ice patches will vanish within the next two decades. The findings reflect both excitement and concern regarding the effects of climate change on archaeological preservation.
Key facts
- Archaeologists have recovered artefacts from the melting ice in eastern Norway for 20 years.
- This year, they found 48 prehistoric arrows, totaling over 100 arrowheads from one ice patch.
- The oldest artefacts date back 6,000 years, made from materials like slate and bone.
- Espen Finstad leads the Secrets of the Ice project and emphasizes the emotional impact of climate change.
- Most ice patches containing archaeological artefacts are expected to disappear within the next 20 years.
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