Buried city revealed by satellite

Gerald · 05-25-11, 09:15 AM

An infra-red satellite image reveals the pattern of streets and houses in the buried ancient city of Tanis in Egypt. The new technique has also shown up the sites of 17 lost pyramids as well as thousands of tombs and settlements.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-13518143

Note: 25 May 2011 Last updated at 09:26 GMT

Betonov · 05-25-11, 09:21 AM

Who else thought of Indiana Jones and the Ark when read this

Nice find, sometimes I regret I didn't go study archeology.

Penguin · 05-25-11, 10:33 AM

Interesting find! One would think that the great age of archaeology is over, but 17 pyramids and 1000s of tombs and settlements?! Wow!

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Who else thought of Indiana Jones and the Ark when read this

Guilty as charged!

razark · 05-25-11, 10:45 AM

I've heard of features being discovered from overhead imagery before. As the technology improves, I'm sure even more will be found.

Tanis? Have they found the Well of Souls yet?

AVGWarhawk · 05-25-11, 10:48 AM

Utterly amazing.

Matador.es · 05-26-11, 06:54 AM

how cool, just send it to a friend in Cairo, wounder who found out first :P

Gerald · 05-26-11, 09:10 AM

The infrared image on the right reveals the ancient city streets of Tanis near modern-day San El Hagar.

Rockstar · 05-25-11, 10:47 AM

I was under the impression from watching a show about this several months ago. That much of the new information they are discovering unfortunately is buried under modern streets and businesses making it almost impossible to excavate a lot of it without destroying current infrastructure and commerce.

Some interesting finds are I bet, still on the way with this new technology.

Diopos · 05-25-11, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Who else thought of Indiana Jones and the Ark when read this

Nice find, sometimes I regret I didn't go study archeology.

More like Star Treck, me thinks!

Excellent thread!!!

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Oberon · 05-25-11, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Diopos

More like Star Treck, me thinks!

Excellent thread!!!

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This sounds like a job for the Federations best action-archeologist!

FIREWALL · 05-25-11, 04:44 PM

A new looting tool.

vienna · 05-25-11, 05:08 PM

Can this technique help find your car keys?

GoldenRivet · 05-26-11, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betonov

Who else thought of Indiana Jones and the Ark when read this

August · 05-25-11, 09:21 AM

This technique will revolutionize archeology. I look forward to seeing what they can do with the information.

kranz · 05-25-11, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by August

This technique will revolutionize archeology.

Sure it will. A Greek polis in Massachusetts or a Roman coliseum in California? Why not.

05-25-11, 09:15 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Buried city revealed by satellite An infra-red satellite image reveals the pattern of streets and houses in the buried ancient city of Tanis in Egypt. The new technique has also shown up the sites of 17 lost pyramids as well as thousands of tombs and settlements. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-13518143 Note: 25 May 2011 Last updated at 09:26 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,731 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	I've heard of features being discovered from overhead imagery before. As the technology improves, I'm sure even more will be found. Tanis? Have they found the Well of Souls yet? __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,255 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Utterly amazing. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	The infrared image on the right reveals the ancient city streets of Tanis near modern-day San El Hagar. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	A new looting tool. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Who else thought of Indiana Jones and the Ark when read this Nice find, sometimes I regret I didn't go study archeology.

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Matador.es Chief Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	how cool, just send it to a friend in Cairo, wounder who found out first :P

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I was under the impression from watching a show about this several months ago. That much of the new information they are discovering unfortunately is buried under modern streets and businesses making it almost impossible to excavate a lot of it without destroying current infrastructure and commerce. Some interesting finds are I bet, still on the way with this new technology.

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Can this technique help find your car keys?

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This technique will revolutionize archeology. I look forward to seeing what they can do with the information. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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