Abstract

Global warming is causing the retreat of mountain glaciers worldwide, and has opened up a new field - glacial archaeology. Remarkably well-preserved artefacts and ecofacts are melting out of the ice in North America, the Alps and Norway. A presentation of site types and artefacts is given, based on on-going fieldwork in Oppland, Norway, the area with most ice finds globally. What is the research potential of the finds?

This lecture will be part of a double-lecture event. The first lecture will be given by Professor James Barrett, University of Cambridge: http://urbnet.au.dk/events/show/artikel/northern-journeys-investigating-long-range-trade-ad-900-1400/ 

Please note the lecture will take place at Moesgård Museum. The easiest way is to enter through the back entrance (see photo 1, photo 2 and photo 3 for directions).