Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage

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https://phys.org/news/2018-07-archaeologists-urge-albania-underwater-heritage.html

James Goold, chairman of the Florida-based RPM Nautical Foundation, said the objects—dating from the 8th century B.C. to the two World Wars—would be a great tourist attraction if properly displayed.

Albania is trying to protect and capitalize on its rich underwater heritage, long neglected by a former communist regime offering little financial and other support. Its preservation still receives scarce funding from the government.

                                                            
                                    
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