Worsening wildfires, soaring heatwaves and rising water levels have prompted Greek officials to take a closer look at protecting priceless archaeological sites that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The monuments, scattered across the country, earn Greece millions of dollars in tourism revenue. But many of the sites are in rural areas and officials believe better planning is needed

Greece moves to protect 19 ancient sites like Olympia from wildfires and heatwaves
Agence France-Presse·SCMP Travel··1 min read
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