27 February 2011   |   Issue: 160

A researcher at the University of Western Australia has used Google Earth imagery to identify almost 2,000 archaeological remains in Saudi Arabia that may lead to better understanding of the pre-Islamic human landscape.

Professor David Kennedy, a researcher in classics and ancient history, said while Saudi Arabia had a rich archaeological history, it was one of the least explored parts of the Middle East. Continue reading story here: http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=2011022520202221