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    Archaeological site looting, driven by urbanization, deforestation, and organized crime, imperils global cultural heritage. Dr. Sarah Parcak, CEO of SpectralGlobe Technologies, leads an initiative employing advanced geospatial technologies to monitor and detect looting patterns worldwide. Partnering with Maxar Technologies and backed by National Geographic, the project aims to provide a cost-effective, data-driven solution for safeguarding our heritage. Through collaboration and innovation, it equips stakeholders to address the pressing challenges of archaeological site preservation in the 21st century.



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    GeographyAfrica

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    Maxar Technologies; SpectralGlobe Technologies; Virginia Commonwealth University; The University of Alabama at Birmingham; Esri



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