Dr. Sarah Parcak, archaeologist, satellite imagery specialist, space archaeologist and Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alabama, has used a combination of satellite imaging analysis and surface surveys in the detection of thousands of new archaeological sites in Egypt, including some dating back to 3,000 B.C. reports the BBC, South Wales and Talking Pyramids.Seventeen lost pyramids are among the buildings identified in a new satellite survey of Egypt. More than 1,000 tombs and 3,000 ancient settlements were also revealed by looking at infra-red images which show up underground buildings. Initial excavations have already confirmed some of the findings including two suspected pyramids, notes BBC reporter Frances Cronin.
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