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How Caribou Gave Us a Peek at Life 9,000 Years Ago

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Utilizing AI for Land Bridge Exploration and Prehistoric Site Discovery

Researchers collaborate with computer scientists to build a computer model simulating a land bridge's topography and use artificial intelligent caribou to uncover potential archaeological sites for exploration. Through simulations, they identify a complex prehistoric hunting structure submerged under water for 9,000 years. New discoveries challenge existing archaeological models, hinting at a previously unknown prehistoric world with different trade routes and tools, while a virtual reality simulation allows people to experience the prehistoric landscape in an immersive way.

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