Satellites reveal lost cities in Libya

[tabatha]

With the fall of Gaddafi opening the way for archaeologists to explore the country’s pre-Islamic heritage, a British team has discovered more than 100 fortified farms and villages with castle-like structures and several towns, most dating from between AD 1 and 500.

The cities were built by a little-known ancient civilisation called the Garamantes, who turn out to be far more advanced and historically significant than ancient sources suggested.
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"These represent the first towns in Libya that weren’t the colonial imposition of Mediterranean people such as the Greeks and Romans. The Garamantes should be central to what Libyan school children learn about their history and heritage."

http://www.tgdaily.com/general-sciences-features/59489-satellites-reveal-lost-cities-in-libya

[jberryhill]

1. Suddenly, hi res satellite photos of Libya available... /nt

[tabatha]

2. Did you read the article? If not, here is the relevant passage

The research was halted in February when the anti-Gaddafi revolt started, but should resume soon. The Libyan antiquities department, badly under-resourced under Gaddafi, is closely involved in the project.

[bluedigger]

3. Pretty bad political spin on some fascinating research.

Governments get what governments pay for.:shrug: