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Walking and marking the desert

K. Lambers, J. Jennings · 2020 · Journal of Archaeological Science

Lluta Mid-Valley Geoglyphs (Molinos – Rosario Sector)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Walking and marking the desert

K. Lambers, J. Jennings · 2020 · Journal of Archaeological Science

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south-Peru pampa technique

Vitor Valley Pampa Geoglyphs (Corire–La Cano Sector)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Walking and marking the desert

K. Lambers, J. Jennings · 2020 · Journal of Archaeological Science

Pampa Dos Palmas Geoglyphs (Pica – Matilla Corridor)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Walking and marking the desert: Geoglyphs in arid South America

K. Lambers, J. Jennings · 2020 · Journal of Archaeological Science

South American geoglyph chronology

Salar del Sur Geoglyphs (Antofagasta – Sierra Gorda)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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Ancient pathways and geoglyphs in the Sihuas Valley

J. Jennings, W. Yépez · 2019 · Antiquity

Vitor Valley Pampa Geoglyphs (Corire–La Cano Sector)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2019Open source

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Arte Rupestre de Conanoxa, Valle de Camarones

C. Santoro, V. Standen · 2018 · Chungará

Conanoxa–Camarones geoglyph correlation

Camarones Ravine Geoglyphs (Quebrada de Camarones)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2018Open source

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Desert kites beyond Harrat al-Sham

F. Geyer · 2018 · Antiquity

Al-Thula Desert Kite Field (Jubbah Basin – Ha'il)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2018Open source

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Desert kites beyond Harrat al-Sham

F. Geyer, M. Abujaber · 2018 · Antiquity

Qasr Azraq North Kite Field (Azraq Oasis Northern Fringe)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2018Open source

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Timna copper and desert kites

E. Ben-Yosef · 2018 · Journal of Archaeological Science

Wadi Arabah Desert Kite Cluster (Arava Rift Valley)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2018Open source

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Aerial archaeology of Harrat al-Sham

R. Kennedy · 2017 · Journal of Archaeological Science

Harrat Uthaib Mustatil–Kite Hybrid Field (Tabuk South)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2017Open source

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Aerial archaeology of Harrat al-Sham

R. Kennedy · 2017 · Journal of Archaeological Science

Khaybar North Mustatil Corridor (Harrat Khaybar Northern Margin)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2017Open source

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Geoglyphs and puquios: water and geoglyphs in Tarapacá

J. Berenguer · 2017 · Andean Past

Dos Palmas–puquio pairing

Pampa Dos Palmas Geoglyphs (Pica – Matilla Corridor)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2017Open source

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Dating desert kites in Harrat al-Sham

G. Rollefson · 2016 · Journal of Arid Environments

Qasr Azraq North Kite Field (Azraq Oasis Northern Fringe)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2016Open source

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The 'land of conjecture:' New late prehistoric discoveries at Maitland's Mesa and Wisad Pools

Y. Rowan, A. Hill · 2015 · Journal of Field Archaeology

Maitland corridor context

Maitland East Mesa Kite Chain (Ghabit–Maitland Corridor)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2015Open source

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The 'land of conjecture:' New late prehistoric discoveries at Maitland's Mesa and Wisad Pools

Y. Rowan, A. Hill · 2015 · Journal of Field Archaeology

Jibal al-Khashabiya Desert Kites & Shrine Complex (SE Jordan Desert)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2015Open source

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The 'land of conjecture:' New late prehistoric discoveries at Maitland's Mesa and Wisad Pools, Jordan

Y. Rowan, A. Hill · 2015 · Journal of Field Archaeology

Jabal Wisad Desert Kites (Wisad Pools Black Desert)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2015Open source

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The 'land of conjecture:' New late prehistoric discoveries at Maitland's Mesa and Wisad Pools, Jordan

Y. Rowan, A. Hill · 2015 · Journal of Field Archaeology

Maitland's Mesa Kite Enclosure (Maitland's Hillfort Mesa)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2015Open source

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Aerial Archaeology in Jordan

D. Kennedy · 2014 · Journal of Aerial Archaeology

Satellite chain discovery

Maitland East Mesa Kite Chain (Ghabit–Maitland Corridor)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2014Open source

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Walls, ramps and pits: The construction of the Samar Desert kites, southern Negev, Israel

D. Nadel, G. Avni · 2014 · Quaternary International

Wadi Arabah Desert Kite Cluster (Arava Rift Valley)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2014Open source

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The geoglyphs of the north Chilean desert

L. Briones-M. · 2006 · Antiquity

Azapa–La Portada typology

Azapa La Portada Geoglyphs (Eastern Extension)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2006Open source

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