Archaeology from Space: Advanced Satellite Imagery Through the Work of Sarah Parcak

Publication Date

5-1-2017

Authors

Rebecca Philibert, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Abstract

The ancient past and the technological future come together in “space archaeology.” Focusing on the colorful career of Sarah Parcak, this article shows how advanced satellite imagery is being used to discover new archaeological sites—as well as to monitor existing ones at a time when looting is on the rise.

Recommended Citation

Philibert, Rebecca (2017) "Archaeology from Space: Advanced Satellite Imagery Through the Work of Sarah Parcak," Spectrum: Vol. 6: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholars.unh.edu/spectrum/vol6/iss1/6