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AERIAL ARCHAEOLOGY The ever changing landscape of aerial photography has found traction in yet another profession.

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A brief presentation about the expanding landscape of aerial photography. Archaeologists around the world are now finding use in modern technology, using aerial drones as a means of complementing their traditional tools and carrying them into the future.

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Page 1: Aerial archaeology slide share   ben sheehy

AERIAL ARCHAEOLOGY

The ever changing landscape of aerial photography has found traction in yet another profession.

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AERIAL ARCHAEOLOGY

Archaeologists around the world are now finding use in

modern technology, using aerial drones as a means of

complementing their traditional tools and carrying

them into the future. !

The application of drones and aerial photography is helping to defend against looters and land traffickers worldwide.

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The struggle to protect the extraordinary archaeological

riches of Peru exemplifies this fight.

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Peru’s vice minister of cultural heritage, Dr. Luis Castillo, is one of the many archeologists on the front lines leading an army of drones into battle. The use of drone technology

appears to have accelerated most in Peru, where Dr. Castillo’s air force is mapping, monitoring, and safeguarding his

country’s ancient treasures.

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While Peru seems to be ideal grounds to implement these new practices and technological advancements, the use of drones is not

exclusive to Peru. Researchers in the Middle East are finding drones extremely useful in their efforts to survey ancient sites as well as

aiding in the fight against looting.

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If simply taking aerial photos was not enough, experts are now

fitting drones with thermal-imaging cameras.

These technological advances now allow researchers to convert aerial footage into 3-D images and highly detailed maps. By

developing these maps, researchers can establish legal boundaries and use them in court should anyone damage or

begin development on the ruins.

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While these advances in technology are not without complications, it is inspiring to see the landscape of

archaeology, aerial photography, and drone technology evolve so quickly.

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From the aerial perspective itself, to the introduction of special imaging lenses, these technological advances are

opening new doors for older professions.

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It would appear as though drones and aerial photography have limitless potential to those

who dare to explore.