Archaeologists identify centuries-old battle site in Iraq using declassified spy satellite images
Archaeologists say they have found the site of an ancient battle in what is now Iraq by comparing historical accounts with declassified images from US spy satellites.
Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq
Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that became decisive in the spread of Islam throughout the region.
Declassified US Spy Satellite Images Reveal Ancient Battle Site
Researchers have identified a "hugely significant" ancient battle site with the help of declassified U.S. spy satellite images. A team of archaeologists from the U.K.'s Durham University and Iraq's University of al-Qadisiyah have identified what they believe to be the location of the battle,
World News Live Today November 12, 2024: Iraq: Spy satellite images lead archaeologists to historic site Battle of al-Qadisiyah, which helped Islam spread
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Archaeologists locate centuries-old battle site in Iraq using declassified spy satellite images
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British ...
Secret government photos uncover key archaeological findings in Iraq
The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah was a crucial victory for Arab Muslim forces of the Rashidun Caliphate over the Sasanian Empire.