New drone digital archaeology uncovers ancient sites in Australia

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Drone archaeologist Dr. Jacob Bongers from the University of Sydney used LiDAR technology to discover three previously undocumented ancient Indigenous shelters in Australia. The project highlights how modern technology can reveal historical sites that were previously hidden.
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Dr Jacob Bongers, a drone archaeologist from the University of Sydney, has discovered three previously unknown ancient Indigenous shelters in Australia using LiDAR technology. This innovative approach to digital archaeology helps uncover hidden archaeological sites without disturbing them physically. The findings highlight the potential of modern technological tools like drones and LiDAR for revealing important cultural heritage sites that have been missed by traditional survey methods.

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New drone digital archaeology uncovers ancient sites in Australia LiDAR technology used by drone archaeologist Dr Jacob Bongers from the University of Sydney has successfully identified three unrecorded ancient Indigenous shelters.
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