Human Interest
198.8K views | +0 today
Follow
Human Interest
History
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scooped by Skuuppilehdet
Scoop.it!

Petra, Jordan: Huge monument found 'hiding in plain sight'

Petra, Jordan: Huge monument found 'hiding in plain sight' | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.com - July 4, 2016 4:01 PM

"Two archaeologists, who recently published their findings in the American Schools of Oriental Research, used Google Earth satellite images and drone photography to identify the outline of an enormous monument buried beneath sand and time at the UNESCO World Heritage site in Jordan."  --Motherboard

more...
Zavier Lineberger's curator insight, March 29, 2018 3:38 PM
(Middle East) Using modern technology, archaeologists have discovered a new monument hidden underground in Petra. The find, dated around 150 B.C., is thought to be a ceremonial site with two platforms, pottery. columns, and a staircase carved out of stone. It is amazing that there are still new finds like this in the 21st century, but the history of the Middle East is so incredibly old, with so many extinct civilizations, that archaeologists will probably keep making new breakthroughs.
brielle blais's curator insight, April 1, 2018 4:40 PM
Physical geography can be really cool as understanding the current land helps to also understand the past. Researchers finding new monuments like this in Petra shows the importance of knowing the land around you, or someplace important like where the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
Laurie Ruggiero's curator insight, May 29, 2018 5:30 PM
Unit 1
Sign up to comment
Scooped by Skuuppilehdet
Scoop.it!

Explore Petra on Google Maps

From www.youtube.com - February 16, 2016 5:06 AM

"Join Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan and wander through the lost city of Petra in Street View http://goo.gl/ixZRa9 "

more...
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY DIGITAL STUDY: MIKE BUSARELLO
Scoop.it!

Jordan's Geographic Challenge

From www.youtube.com - March 3, 2016 10:28 AM

"Stratfor explains Jordan's geographic challenge: governing its diverse population and managing its limited natural resources." For more of these videos, visit http://arcg.is/1IeK3dT


Via Mike Busarello's Digital Storybooks
Skuuppilehdet's insight:

Stratfor produced a new video in their "Geographic Challenge" series.  I've updated my map which spatially indexes 70+ of their videos that are especially relevant to geography teachers.  These videos are great starting points for students that are researching a particular country.

 

Tags: video, geography education,geopolitics, political.

more...
Emma Boyle's curator insight, March 2, 2016 12:24 PM

Stratfor produced a new video in their "Geographic Challenge" series.  I've updated my map which spatially indexes 70+ of their videos that are especially relevant to geography teachers.  These videos are great starting points for students that are researching a particular country.

 

Tags: video, geography education,geopolitics, political.
Stacey Schmuhl's curator insight, March 3, 2016 10:47 AM

Stratfor produced a new video in their "Geographic Challenge" series.  I've updated my map which spatially indexes 70+ of their videos that are especially relevant to geography teachers.  These videos are great starting points for students that are researching a particular country.

 

Tags: video, geography education,geopolitics, political.
Sign up to comment
Rescooped by Skuuppilehdet from Geography in the classroom
Scoop.it!

The world's biggest refuge

The world's biggest refuge | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From au.news.yahoo.com - April 28, 2014 11:06 AM
This is the stark face of the biggest humanitarian crisis since World War II.

Via dilaycock
more...
dilaycock's curator insight, April 28, 2014 3:29 AM

Azraq will be the biggest refugee camp in history, and still unable to cater for the huge numbers of refugees flowing out of Syria. It's devastating  to look at the photos, and unimaginable what life will be like for those who will be forced to call this home.
Sign up to comment
About Follow us Resources Terms Mobile Features
Facebook
X
LinkedIn