How Does Scientists Are Using Lasers To Uncover Lost Cities

How Does Scientists Are Using Lasers To Uncover Lost Cities


How Does Scientists Are Using Lasers To Uncover Lost Cities

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Published on 1 Oct 2014

Uncovering lost, ancient cities can take quite some time, but now scientists are speeding up the process using lasers! Join Julian as he discusses a new method to dig up the past.

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