Sentences with phrase «known archaeological sites»

As one of the best - known archaeological sites South America, Machu Picchu is a must for all visitors to Peru....

«There isn't anywhere in the world with more to look at in a smaller space,» Bryson asserts, noting that Britain has 26 World Heritage Sites and 600,000 known archaeological sites.

In the UK, the conservation agency English Heritage was protesting against motorway building, pointing out that the government's plans would «destroy or disturb more than 800 known archaeological sites» (25 October 1990).

Green indicates previously known archaeological sites; red indicates new features.

Efforts to map ancient sites from satellite imagery are revealing never - before known archaeological sites, which may lead to a «no - strike list» for combatants

The survey's aim is to catalog every known archaeological site in the area and to discover new ones in the process.

We emphasize stunning scenery, small traditional communities, little know archaeological sites and tend to stay away from more popular and overcrowded routes This is exploration of Inca trails on Horseback and educational journey's through Inca ruins on ancient trails on quality horses.

Machu Picchu, a 15th - century incancitadel, is the best - known archaeological site in South America.

She is not ready to divulge the results of her analysis, but based on her published evidence, she describes Bluefish Caves as «the oldest - known archaeological site in North America.»

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They discovered at an archaeological site in Armenia that these types of tools already existed there between 325,000 and 335,000 years ago, suggesting that local populations developed them out of a more basic type of technology, known as biface, which was also found at the site.

In addition, because dental calculus is the richest known source of DNA in the archaeological record, it presents unique opportunities for investigating archaeological sites with preservation challenges.

With each looted archaeological site, robbed museum, exploded monument or burned archive, we lose data on the world's earliest - known agriculture, settled communities, organized religions, state - level polities, writing systems and great empires.

Hlubik was inspired to investigate her site, part of a larger archaeological area known as Koobi Fora, because of reddened, bowl - shaped patches, about a meter below the surface, that were first identified in the 1970s and 1980s in a nearby part of Koobi Fora.

The study, published online March 31 in Journal of Archaeological Science, produces scientific estimates of the age of horse bones found from archaeological sites belonging to a culture known as the Deer Stone - Khirigsuur Complex.

«Because Europe has such a long history of large scale archaeological excavation of ice age sites, they have found the bulk of the world's known ice age jewellery.»

So they compared the distribution of domesticated species to more than 3,000 known pre-Columbian archaeological sites and likely settlement areas, including near the banks of rivers.

In June archaeologist Ian Kuijt at the University of Notre Dame and colleagues reported that they had uncovered the world's earliest known granaries, located at the Dhra archaeological site on the shore of the Dead Sea in Jordan.

However, until very recently, little information has been forthcoming about the age of the archaeological sites in arid zones, and hardly anything is known about the specific ecological settings that hominins occupied.

Discovery of the 3,600 year old tomb of Woseribre - Senebkay, a previously unknown pharaoh, in an archaeological dig site in Egypt, has stumped archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania, because this pharaoh appears to be one of the first rulers from the little - known Abydos dynasty.

The discovery of the site, named Lomekwi 3, instantly pushed back the beginning of the archaeological record by 700,000 years, or by over a quarter of humanity's previously - known material cultural history.

Here, we report the low - coverage genome sequence of an ancient individual known as «Shuká Káa» («Man Ahead of Us») recovered from the On Your Knees Cave (OYKC) in southeastern Alaska (archaeological site 49 - PET - 408).

The Arar region is best known for its historical and archaeological sites that date back to the pre-Islamic era.

There are scores of spectacular Mayan sites in the area, from the little known El Meco archaeological site in Puerto Juarez, to the magnificent remains of Chichen Itza, once one of the largest and most powerful Mayan cities in the region.

Tikal in the north is probably the best known Mayan archaeological site, rescued from the surrounding jungle and now beautifully preserved but still retaining its mystique.

During the hike up to the Intipunku archaeological site (also known as the Gateway of the Sun — Inti means «sun» in Quechua, the original Inca language) we were able to take a break and watch the sun rise over the mountains.

Other known shipwreck sites located within the sanctuary and park are presently being studied and mapped through the assistance of the Coastal Maritime Archaeology Resources (CMAR) organization.The history of shipwrecks and archaeological work being performed in the Channels Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park is exhibited at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

❧ Barton Creek Cave is a natural cave in Belize, known as both an archaeological site and as a tourist destination.

This UNESCO World Heritage site is best known as home to 23 archaeological sites, 336 unique species of birdlife including a large number of migratory birds, and some of the most pristine and untouched beaches on the Mexican Caribbean coast.

Also known as Tzippori or Zippori, this archaeological site in the Western Galilee has been excavated over the... Read more

Paphos is home to a staggering range of ancient archaeological sites, Blue Flag - accredited beaches, hotels, apartment complexes, shops, restaurants and local bars commonly known as «tavernas», providing a huge range of things to see and do for all kinds of tourists.

Originally known as Zama (city of dawn), the archaeological site of Tulum (Mayan word for fence, wall, or trench) with its surrounding walls, may have been built to defend against both invasion and to separate classes.

Best known as home to 23 archaeological sites, 336 unique species of birdlife including a large number of migratory birds, and some of the most pristine and untouched beaches on the Mexican Caribbean coast.

Make a stop at the archaeological site of Raqchi, also known as Temple of Viracocha where Inca storehouses and parts of the main building can be seen.

The archaeological site is surrounded by dense rainforest overlooking the new river lagoon and its temples are known for its elegant architecture.

Less is known about the Choquequira trek this expedition will take you to two of the major archaeological sites in the Cusco.

Cancun is regarded as Mexico's number 1 travel destination due to it's safety, white sandy beaches, turquoise waters which is a haven for water activities, diving and is surrounded by historical archaeological sites and not to forget well known party atmosphere.

If current trends in global warming continue unmitigated, some of the world's most well - known and historically significant cultural landmarks — including the Statue of Liberty in New York City, the Tower of London in the United Kingdom, and the archaeological sites of Pompeii in Italy — could be destroyed by rising global sea levels over the next 2,000 years, according to new research.

BOEM is seeking public input on identifying the environmental issues and alternatives to be considered in the EA, including geological, geophysical, and biological conditions in the call areas; known archaeological and / or cultural resource sites on the seabed within the call areas; historic properties potentially affected; other uses of the call areas; and other relevant socioeconomic, biological, and environmental information.

While the threats that climate change poses to material history are well - known and frequently studied, researchers have tended to focus on immovable assets, including archaeological monuments, buildings, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The site is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its archaeological sites and amazing biodiversity.