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A high tech project is underway to shed light on thousands of Māori stone artefacts, so they can be preserved for future generations. Funded by MBIE, it involves archaeologists, bioengineers and computer scientists analysing large collections of stone items and fragments. The aim is to create digital repositories of New Zealand's cultural heritage that can be accessed by iwi and archaeologists around the world. Archaeologist Rebecca Phillipps is co-leading the project.
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