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.
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