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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 34 MIN

Selective Salvage: Archaeology and Hydropolitics

from Peopling the Past · host Chelsea Gardner and Melissa Funke

What happens to people and antiquities when giant dams are built and lands are flooded? In this week's episode, Dr. William Carruthers joins Chelsea and Melissa to talk about the construction of dams on the Nile and their impact on Nubian communities as well as ancient sites along the river. Listen in as Dr. Carruthers explores what it means to move entire temple complexes and whole towns while preserving the tourist's view from the Nile.

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