Satellite survey reveals vast network of prehistoric tombs across northeastern Africa

Satellite survey reveals vast network of prehistoric tombs across northeastern Africa

Archaeologists have identified hundreds of previously unknown monumental funerary structures across the Atbai Desert in northeastern Africa using satellite imagery, revealing evidence of a vast and sophisticated ancient pastoral culture stretching across thousands of square kilometres. The discoveries were made as part of the Atbai Survey Project, an international research initiative involving scientists from several institutions, including Dr. …