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Evaluation of Corona and Ikonos high resolution satellite imagery for archaeological prospection in western Syria

Beck, A.; Philip, G.; Abdulkarim, M.; Donoghue, D.

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Authors

A. Beck

G. Philip

M. Abdulkarim

D. Donoghue



Abstract

Satellite surveys in Syria have made use of imagery recorded some 30 years apart. By comparing the earlier pictures (Corona) with the later (Ikonos), sites captured on the former can be accurately located by the latter. The comparison also reveals the stark implications for archaeology as large parts of west Asian landscape change from a state of ‘benign neglect’ to active redevelopment. Based on their experience in the Homs survey, the authors have important advice to offer in the design and costing of surveys using satellite imagery.

Citation

Beck, A., Philip, G., Abdulkarim, M., & Donoghue, D. (2007). Evaluation of Corona and Ikonos high resolution satellite imagery for archaeological prospection in western Syria. Antiquity, 81(311), 161-175. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003598x00094916

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Mar 1, 2007
Deposit Date Oct 14, 2008
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Antiquity
Print ISSN 0003-598X
Electronic ISSN 1745-1744
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 81
Issue 311
Pages 161-175
DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003598x00094916
Keywords Satellite survey, Western Asia, Near East, Corona, Ikonos, Tell settlements, Field systems, Archaeological resource management.

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