Declassified satellite photographs and archaeology in the Middle East: case studies from Turkey.

From: Antiquity | Date: September 1, 1998| Author: Kennedy, David | Copyright information

New research materials in archaeology are made available with the declassification of satellite photographs taken over the Middle East and Turkey. These images of landscapes and ancient cities are valuable tools and have been made available for archaeologists. These were originally intended for the use of the Central Intelligence Agency and has been made available in film form. They are relatively easy to access and use and much cheaper than their Russian counterparts.

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