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Drones help archaeologists find Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains

Drone-mounted laser technology is helping archaeologists locate Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in the rugged, densely vegetated landscapes of Australia's Blue Mountains, demonstrating a new approach to surveying archaeological sites that can be difficult and expensive to reach on foot.

Drones help archaeologists find Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains
Image: Phys.org
Drone-mounted laser technology is helping archaeologists locate Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in the rugged, densely vegetated landscapes of Australia's Blue Mountains, demonstrating a new approach to surveying archaeological sites that can be difficult and expensive to reach on foot.

Originally published at Phys.org

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