rescue excavation

Translations
спасательные раскопки
Rescue excavation was necessary to preserve the site before construction.
Спасательные раскопки были необходимы для сохранения участка перед строительством.
Definitions
Rescue excavation refers to the urgent archaeological excavation conducted to recover artifacts, structures, or other significant materials from a site that is threatened by construction, natural disasters, or other forms of destruction. This type of excavation aims to preserve cultural heritage that would otherwise be lost.