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.

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.

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?

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.

AVGWarhawk · 05-25-11, 10:48 AM

Utterly amazing.

August · 05-25-11, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kranz

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

Archeology, not Architecture!

the_tyrant · 05-25-11, 11:25 AM

Amazing

I wonder if this can replace certain aspects of archeology

kranz · 05-25-11, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Archeology, not Architecture!

well, that's what I meant. With "archeology" you dig out "architecture". Now you should get my joke.

danasan · 05-25-11, 11:51 AM

That is just amazing... Not only for Egypt' s cites, tombs etc.

danasan

Highbury · 05-25-11, 12:20 PM

That is fascinating. I love that kind of stuff. I will have to look up the full program... hosted by Liz Bonnin as well.. I usually find that a plus for the eyes

Oberon · 05-25-11, 12:41 PM

I look forward to seeing what other treasures this new technology brings us.

Gerald · 05-25-11, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Highbury

That is fascinating. I love that kind of stuff. I will have to look up the full program... hosted by Liz Bonnin as well.. I usually find that a plus for the eyes

Nice,

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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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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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Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	That is fascinating. I love that kind of stuff. I will have to look up the full program... hosted by Liz Bonnin as well.. I usually find that a plus for the eyes

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I look forward to seeing what other treasures this new technology brings us.