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Visit Sights @VisitSights@mastodon.world

City: Paris, France
POI: Jean-François Champollion

Which sight in this city best reflects the local culture?

Don't miss out on these interesting free sightseeing tours in Paris: https://visitsights.com/sightseeing-tours/France/Paris

#Historic #Paris #Sights #ManMade #France #Obelisk #Sightseeing #Tomb #Travel

This image appears to be a portrait of a man from the 19th century. He is dressed in formal attire, featuring a dark coat and a white cravat. The background has a soft, pastel hue with landscapes visible, indicating an outdoor setting. The subject has a confident expression and a well-groomed appearance. If you need further analysis or context about the style or period, feel free to ask!

Image Credits: Wikimedia / Léon Cogniet / Public domain

Visit Sights @VisitSights@mastodon.world

Town: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sight: Arcos da Lapa

What's the most adventurous sightseeing activity you've ever done?

See the sights like a local in Rio de Janeiro: https://visitsights.com/sights/Brazil/Rio%20de%20Janeiro

#Sightseeing #Sights #Travel #Brazil #Attraction #Bridge #RioDeJaneiro #Building #Aqueduct #Tourism #ManMade #Historic

The image features an architectural structure known for its white arches, surrounded by modern buildings in the background. This scene depicts a blend of historical and contemporary elements, likely showcasing urban architecture. The structure appears to be a prominent landmark, possibly an aqueduct or a similar feature, with a clear blue sky overhead. The area surrounding it seems to be paved, adding to the urban aesthetic.

Image Credits: Wikimedia / Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). / CC BY-SA 4.0

Greg Cocks @GregCocks@techhub.social

Mega-Fortresses In The South Caucasus - New Data From Southern Georgia
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https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/press/news-2025/mega-fortress-in-the-southern-caucasus <-- technical article
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https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2024.197 <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #fortress #fortresses #Caucasus #Mountains #Georgia #spatialanalysis #drone #remotesensing #prehistory #DmanisisGora #orthophotos #orthoimagery #archaeology #steppe #structures #DEM #LiDAR #topography #manmade #stone #buildings #graves #settlement #ColdWar #spysatellite #agriculture #BronzeAge #IronAge #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal

photo - Dmanisis Gora site at dusk, showing the location at the convergence of two gorges

maps - Hillshade (top left) and orthophoto (top right) of fortress core, with plan of trench 2 excavations. For full details of excavations, see Erb-Satullo and Jachvliani (Reference Erb-Satullo and Jachvliani2022)

maps - Hillshade (top left) and orthophoto (top right) of fortress core, with plan of trench 2 excavations. For full details of excavations, see Erb-Satullo and Jachvliani (Reference Erb-Satullo and Jachvliani2022)

map - Map of Dmanisis Gora highlighting archaeological features. Red dotted line indicates extent of UAV photogrammetry. Background image is a Hexagon satellite image (mission: 1210-3, frame: 58, date: 31 August 1975)

Greg Cocks @GregCocks@techhub.social

Now It Has Been Confirmed: – The Largest Burial Mound In Western Norway

https://riksantikvaren.no/na-er-det-bekreftet-den-storste-gravhaugen-pa-vestlandet/ <-- shared technical article
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #survey #remotesensing #groundpenetratingradar #GPR #tingmound #Karnilshaugen #TinghaugenpåHauge #Norway #astronomical #solstice #cairn #pagan #religious #solar #IronAge #burialmound #archaeology #Viking #protected #Gloppefjord #fjord #georadar #soil #manmade #WorldHeritage #nomination

photo - GPR survey being undertaken

map - Georadar images from Karnilshaugen shows, among other things, hints of a moat - in blue markings

photo - Karnilshaugen with a view of the Gloppefjord

photo - Karnilshaugen is around seven meters high, but was probably up to ten meters when it was built

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