Scientists Use Lasers To Map An Ancient City In Jordan
The researchers used a technology known as LiDAR to map the city of Jerash. It's helping them understand its past, as a growing modern city encroaches on the well-preserved ancient site.
by Merrit Kennedy
May 29, 2018
2 minutes
Scientists beamed down lasers on the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan, mapping the site and then comparing it with historic photos to show what remains â and what has been subsumed by the growing modern city.
Jerash is world famous, and one of the most popular tourist sites
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