Response to rebuttal by Grima et al. elaborating on misleading conclusion in paper on “Pollution Monitoring for Sea Salt Aerosols at Hagar Qim-A Pilot Study” concerning salt decay after sheltering an archaeological site in Malta

A decade after installing shelters over three of Malta's Megalithic Temples, researchers assess the effectiveness and implications of these structures. The study provides a balanced review of existing research on shelter performance, highlighting preliminary findings while scrutinizing their validity. It identifies gaps in current knowledge regarding the impact of shelters on salt decay—a significant threat to archaeological sites exposed to sea salt aerosols. The research combines literature analysis with critical evaluation, offering insights that could guide conservation efforts for similar heritage sites worldwide.

Cassar, J., Cefai, S., Grima, R., & Stroud, K. (2018). Response to rebuttal by Grima et al. elaborating on misleading conclusion in paper on “Pollution Monitoring for Sea Salt Aerosols at Hagar Qim-A Pilot Study” concerning salt decay after sheltering an archaeological site in Malta. Heritage Science, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-018-0237-7