Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality And 21st Century Archaeology

Have you ever wondered how an archaeologist knows where to dig? Traditional methods include surveying, which involves combing entire landscapes for indications of past habitation and a good deal of difficult work. Some archaeologists, like tonight’s special guest Dr. Jason Ur, are making life a little easier by consulting satellite imagery and aerial photographs for clues of ancient civilizations. Find out what role these recently developed techniques may have in cultural heritage management, and learn how scholars are using these tools not only to pinpoint site locations, but to answer big questions about the relationship between ancient humans and their environment.