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Drone Mapping Reveals Ancient Fortress 40 Times Larger

1/9/2025

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Drone mapping has unveiled a stunning revelation: the ancient Dmanisis Gora fortress, nestled in the Caucasus Mountains, is a staggering 40 times larger than once believed. With 11,000 aerial images, researchers discovered an expansive outer settlement and a formidable 1-kilometer-long fortification wall, transforming our understanding of ancient urban life in this historic region.

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Drone mapping has unveiled a stunning revelation: the ancient Dmanisis Gora fortress, nestled in the Caucasus Mountains, is a staggering 40 times larger than once believed. With 11,000 aerial images, researchers discovered an expansive outer settlement and a formidable 1-kilometer-long fortification wall, transforming our understanding of ancient urban life in this historic region.