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Originally Posted by algorithms
GIS TECHNIQUES, REMOTE SENSING AND MULTIVARIATE MODELS IN ASSESSING ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
What I gather from looking at this and other materials on the subject is that you can't simply rely upon the shape of an object in order to identify it as a potential archaeological resource. There are other important variables that must be considered in order to narrow down the candidates. That's because symmetry and regular geometric shape is a common occurrence in natural geology. In fact, these materials suggest that its an entirely useless pursuit of time to simply peruse satellite images in search of archaeology. One must know something about the geology and geophysical history of a location in order to know where to look and what to look for.
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Yes, I agree. But none of this sways the woo. Alas, once they espy some sign of intelligence in a grainy, old, low resolution image, they go nuts. How they recogize it I don't know. Possibly opposites attracting.