Finding Hidden Temples and Lost Nazca Lines with Satellites

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Who really built the pyramids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about space archaeology, LIDAR, and discovering tombs, pyramids, and new Nazca lines with space archaeologist Sarah Parcak.

Discover how archaeologists use space technology to find archaeological sites. Why are we using satellites to see stuff we can go to? We explore LIDAR and using the near-infrared to uncover tombs, pyramids, and more hidden under the rainforest.

Find out how anyone can use NASA satellite data to discover archaeological sites. We discuss false positives and the time Sarah almost ignored a strong signature and nearly missed finding a massive Viking hall. Plus, learn about layered cities and how many Egyptian archaeological sites are left to be found.

Learn how citizen space archaeologists helped discover new Nazca lines in Peru. Sarah shares her response to people who think the aliens built the pyramids and why you shouldn’t substitute imagination for science. We talk about the possibility of finding fossils on the moon from ejected Earth rock, The Drake Equation, and studying the Space Station. Plus, what is the most common thing archaeologists dig up across all cultures?

Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Sarah Parcak discusses the Cross-Pollination of Archaeology and Space
03:30 - The Role of Statistical, Mechanical, and Electronic Tools
06:00 - Curiosity as the Driving Force Behind Science
09:45 - Exploring the Frontiers from Under the Rock to Outer Space
12:30 - Applying Archaeological Methods to Space Exploration
15:00 - Bridging the Gap Between Different Scientific Disciplines
18:15 - The Cosmic Perspective on Science and Exploration
20:00 - Comparing Techniques in Archaeology and Astronomy
23:00 - Discoveries in Space Inspired by Archaeological Methods
26:00 - Technological Innovations in Both Fields
29:00 - Impact of Cross-Disciplinary Studies on Scientific Progress
32:00 - Personal Anecdotes and Experiences of Sarah Parcak
35:00 - Challenges in Both Archaeology and Space Exploration
38:00 - Future Prospects and Potential Collaborations
41:00 - Preserving Knowledge and Artifacts
44:00 - Audience Questions
47:00 - Final Thoughts on the Intersection of Archaeology and Astronomy
50:00 - Conclusion from Neil deGrasse Tyson and Sarah Parcak
52:55 - Outro and Credits


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