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June 23, 2009
Using Google Earth for archaeology
This is neat - looking for crop circles with Google Earth. I knew that people were doing this, but follow the link to see pictures!
via (well, after following some links) Brian Tiemann
Posted by CrankyProfessor at June 23, 2009 8:57 AM
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My friend-the-anthropologist was surprised when I suggested using satellite imagery to aid in the identification of a effigy mound we were searching for. We were able to spot the mound and later found it in the wooded area we'd previously searched.
It's a very useful tool
- Suzanne
.....You found an effigy mound! That´s as good as finding a coin hoard with a metal detector!! Coolness!! If you sent me a google link would I be able to see it, or do you need some local knowledge? --MCT
Posted by: Suzanne at June 24, 2009 9:22 AM