Topic ID #13005 - posted 7/22/2011 2:49 AM
Jennifer Palmer
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Iraq develops geodatabase of ancient sites and monuments using Google maps
Jennifer Palmer
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Iraq harnesses technology to protect ancient treasures
By Laura Allsop for CNN
July 21, 2011 11:17 a.m. EDT
A new geo-database will protect Iraq's archaeological treasures like the Ishtar Gate in the ancient city of Babylon
(CNN) -- Known to many as the "cradle of civilization," Iraq is a treasure trove of important archaeological sites including Babylon, Ur and Nimrud.
Yet hostile circumstances on the ground have left the country's antique heritage vulnerable to looting and damage.
International calls for the safeguarding of Iraq's ancient sites have resulted in the development of a sophisticated geodatabase record of ancient sites and monuments, which it is hoped will allow them to be better monitored and protected.
Read more here.
By Laura Allsop for CNN
July 21, 2011 11:17 a.m. EDT
A new geo-database will protect Iraq's archaeological treasures like the Ishtar Gate in the ancient city of Babylon
(CNN) -- Known to many as the "cradle of civilization," Iraq is a treasure trove of important archaeological sites including Babylon, Ur and Nimrud.
Yet hostile circumstances on the ground have left the country's antique heritage vulnerable to looting and damage.
International calls for the safeguarding of Iraq's ancient sites have resulted in the development of a sophisticated geodatabase record of ancient sites and monuments, which it is hoped will allow them to be better monitored and protected.
Read more here.
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