Archaeologists identify centuries-old battle site in Iraq using declassified spy satellite images

Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found by archeologists using spy satellite images

Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam throughout the region.

Iraq: Spy satellite images lead archaeologists to historic site Battle of al-Qadisiyah, which helped Islam spread

In the 630 Battle of al-Qadisiyah, the Arab army emerged victorious and continued its march into Persia, contributing to the spread of Islam beyond West Asia.

Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq

Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of

Archaeologists identify centuries-old battle site in Iraq using declassified spy satellite images

Archaeologists say they have found the site of an ancient battle in what is now Iraq by comparing historical accounts with declassified images from US spy satellites.

Archaeology breakthrough as ancient battle site discovered using declassified spy satellite images

A team of archaeologists believe that they have accurately identified the location of an ancient battle, dated nearly 1,500 years ago, through the use of declassified spy satellite images. Dr William Deadman has been the key protagonist in the discovery of the battle of Al-Qadisiyah, which took place in 637/8 AD.His team from the University of Durham and the University of Al-Qadisiyah used declassified US spy satellite imagery from the 1970s, mo…

Declassified US spy satellite images reveal ancient battle site

The exact location of the consequential battle, which took place in the seventh century, had been unclear.