Des drones dévoilent « une cité de pierre oubliée » avec la découverte géante de la forteresse de Dmanisis Gora, vieille de 3 000 ans - Enviro2B

EN BREF 🏰 Découverte d’une forteresse de 3 000 ans dans le Caucase, révélant une taille 40 fois supérieure aux estimations initiales. 📷 Utilisation de drones pour capturer 11 000 photos et créer des modèles numériques en 3D du site. Comparaison des données avec des images satellites de la guerre froide pour analyser l’évolution historique

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Drone mapping unlocks secrets of 3,000-year-old ‘mega fortress’ in the South Caucasus

A recent study using drone mapping has revealed that Dmanisis Gora, a 3,000-year-old mountainside fortress in the Caucasus Mountains, is far bigger than previously thought. The discoveries also prompted a reassessment of settlement dynamics during the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages.

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/drone-mapping-unlocks-secrets-of-mega-fortress/

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Drone mapping unlocks secrets of 3,000-year-old 'mega fortress' in the South Caucasus

Drone mapping reveals Dmanisis Gora, a 3,000-year-old fortress in the Caucasus, is much larger than previously believed.

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L'UTILIZZO DI DRONI PER MAPPARE GLI INSEDIAMENTI FORTEZZA DEL CAUCASO - Daniele Mancini Archeologia

Ricercatore della Cranfield University ha utilizzato la mappatura con i droni per indagare su una "mega fortezza" di 3000 anni fa nel Caucaso

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When past meets future: Drone mapping unlocks secrets of 'mega fortress' in the Caucasus

A Cranfield University academic has used drone mapping to investigate a 3000-year-old ‘mega fortress’ in the Caucasus mountains.