5,000-Year-Old Fortress Discovered in Romanian Forests Thanks to LiDAR Technology

5,000-Year-Old Fortress Discovered in Romanian Forests Thanks to LiDAR Technology

Cutting-edge laser scanning reveals an ancient stronghold hidden beneath dense woodlandDeep within the lush forests of Romania’s Neamț region, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a mysterious 5,000-year-old fortress, revealing new chapters of ancient history through the power of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. Dating back to the pivotal transition between the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, this remarkable find sheds light on…

After 3,000 Years in Oblivion, This Mega-Fortress Was Discovered… By a Drone!

A groundbreaking discovery in the rugged Caucasus Mountains has revealed the full scale of Dmanisis Gora, a 3,000-year-old fortress long forgotten beneath the forest canopy and now rediscovered using cutting-edge drone technology. Located in southern Georgia, this site challenges longstanding views about the complexity of ancient societies during the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages in a pivotal region linking Europe, the Eurasian Steppe, and the…