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The cost of preserving our heritage

How history is being 'rescued' before the developers move in.

We visit an archaeological dig and meet the heritage consultants who β€˜rescue history’ before the developers move in.

In wealthy countries, these consultants are paid in advance, and this has led to a growing industry. In lower income countries that’s not the case – so what’s happening there?

Plus - we look at how the very definition of heritage is fundamentally shifting.

(Picture: Archaeologist excavating part of human skeleton and skull from the ground. Credit: Getty Images.)

Presented and produced by David Reid

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Thu 26 Sep 2024 07:32GMT

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