Exploration of the methods and technologies used in space archaeology to reveal buried structures underground, such as tombs and burial chambers in locations like the Sahara. The chapter discusses the use of radar, thermal infrared, and satellite data for analysis, ground truthing, aerial reconnaissance origins, and the democratization of high-resolution satellite imagery. It also delves into the challenges and opportunities in identifying archaeological sites through satellite data and the continuous occupation of ancient civilizations like Egypt over thousands of years.
Who really built the pyramids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about space archaeology, LIDAR, and discovering tombs, pyramids, and new Nazca lines with space archaeologist Sarah Parcak.
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