UAV-Based Mapping Unlocks Secrets of Ancient Mega-Fortress in Southern Georgia

UAV-Based Mapping Unlocks Secrets of Ancient Mega-Fortress in Southern Georgia

High-resolution UAV-based aerial survey of Dmanisis Gora, a Bronze-Age mega-fortress in Georgia, the South Caucasus, has revealed the extent of the large outer fortification system and settlement, which has few documented parallels in the region. The exceptional size of Dmanisis Gora helps add new dimensions to population aggregation models in Eurasia and beyond.

Aerial photo of the Dmanisis Gora site, showing the location at the convergence of two gorges; the 2023 excavations of the inner fortress are visible in foreground. Image credit: Nathaniel Erb-Satullo.

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