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Machu Picchu captured in highest ever resolution: Zoomable picture of Inca citadel allows viewers to see it in impressive detail

Machu Picchu captured in highest ever resolution: Zoomable picture of Inca citadel allows viewers to see it in impressive detail | Archaeology News | Scoop.it
The historic site, high in the Peruvian Andes, can be seen in unprecedented detail in a zoomable image shot in 15.9 gigapixels.
Via Kyle Kunkel O'Connor
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This is an excellent way to record and describe a site in a way that allows the overall picture and the tiny detail 

Seti Gershberg's comment, November 30, 2012 10:51 AM
Thanks for the suggestion. I had already posted this article on my blog Celluloid 2020. Many thanks....
David Connolly's comment, December 11, 2012 3:52 PM
I like this..>! Working on Gigapixel stuff myself. this is stunning!
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Historical mapping project nears completion

Historical mapping project nears completion | Archaeology News | Scoop.it

A 40-YEAR research project to map York’s historic past is finally nearing completion.

A series of maps showing how the city developed from Roman times to the present day is set to be published, along with essays by leading academics.

Dr Peter Addyman, chairman of York Civic Trust, had the idea of creating the cartographic study of the city’s development when he founded York Archaeological Trust in 1972.

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Archeologist revises read of ancient seal inscription

Archeologist revises read of ancient seal inscription | Archaeology News | Scoop.it
Scholars point out name on 6th century BCE find should be reversed.
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The power of myths

The power of myths | Archaeology News | Scoop.it
Few things are as effective as a good myth when it comes to uniting a people or building a nation.
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