Medieval boat remains. Overhead view of archaeologists (upper right) next to the excavated remains of a large transport boat from medieval times. The

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Medieval boat remains. Overhead view of archaeologists (upper right) next to the excavated remains of a large transport boat from medieval times. The remains have been treated under a watertight tent. Over several months the boat was sprayed with a water-soluble resin, and dried by lyophilization to solidify and preserve the wood. Photographed in France.

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