Clearance at Cultural Heritage Sites

Authors

Lindsay Aldrich, Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at JMU (CISR)Follow
Suzanne Fiederlein, Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at JMU (CISR)Follow
Jessica Rosati, Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at JMU (CISR)Follow

Abstract

The most mine- and unexploded ordnance (UXO)-contaminated countries in the world have long histories of conflict, as well as histories rich with extensive archeological and cultural records. It is not uncommon for known historical sites to be littered with mines and UXO, especially in regions with hundreds and even thousands of years of rich cultural heritage, such as Central and Southeast Asia and the Caucuses. This presents an added challenge to project teams tasked with clearing and safeguarding the land while also preserving the integrity of cultural heritage sites.

Recommended Citation

Aldrich, Lindsay; Fiederlein, Suzanne; and Rosati, Jessica (2015) "Clearance at Cultural Heritage Sites," The Journal of ERW and Mine Action : Vol. 19 : Iss. 1 , Article 10.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol19/iss1/10