Greece implements wildfire protection at ancient archaeological sites

In Greece, authorities are implementing new measures to protect iconic archaeological sites from the increasing threat of wildfires driven by climate change. At the medieval site of Mistra in the Peloponnese, officials have installed olive-green water tanks, fire towers, and bright red hose containers across the 84-acre area.

To facilitate emergency response, the site has also seen the installation of backup generators, water pumps, and the paving of roads to allow fire engines to pass. While archaeologists like Panagiotis Perdikoulias acknowledge these interventions are necessary due to the severity of recent climate-related fires, there is concern regarding the impact these modern additions have on the aesthetic integrity of the ancient Byzantine ruins.