guy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) These are exciting times for archaeology. Through the use of DNA analysis and stable isotope studies, for example, we are getting insights into the daily life of the ancient individual. Through the use of LiDAR and other methods of aerial study, we might rediscover ancient communities. Potentially, many ancient sites will be uncovered. Quote “The lidar-created map found evidence of archaeological sites dating from 2000 BC to AD 1900, including traces of historic, healthy woodlands dating from the mid-eighteenth century which were cleared and not replanted.” ”Light Detection and Ranging (LiDar) is a method of remote sensing using light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. The differences in the laser return times and measuring the wavelengths can be used to compile a 3-D digital map of the landscape, removing obscuring features such as woodland that could hide archaeological features.” https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/10/120-archaeological-sites-identified-through-aerial-lidar-mapping/141612?amp Quote ”Historic England has highlighted eight examples of "hidden history" unearthed by aerial mapping.“ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-58817448 Here’s a previous thread on the use of LiDar in studies of ancient Roman communities in Portugal: Edited February 2 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) New aerial archaeology mapping tool allows history buffs to 'fly' across England and explore its rich history The interactive laser map, created by Historic England, brings ancient hidden settlements back to the surface It takes all the discoveries of past 30 years and superimposes them on 500,000 high-resolution photographs Lidar technology reveals Iron Age hillforts, neolithic burial sites and Second World War anti-invasion defences The Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer, which covers over half of England so far, can be accessed here https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10072039/Stunning-aerial-archaeology-mapping-tool-lets-fly-England-explore-rich-history.html Edited February 2 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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