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Every claim in the atlas points somewhere. This is where those trails lead: excavation reports and journal papers, the books that defined a site, plus news, films and podcasts sent in by members and checked before they appear.

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Safavid Bridges of Khuzestan — Band-e Ahmadi and Gotvand

K. Kleiss · 1993 · AMI

Shushtar Band-e Ahmadi Weir (Shushtar Ahmadi Bridge-Dam)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1993Open source

Websitewhc.unesco.org

Shibam Hadramawt — UNESCO World Heritage (Hadramawt wadi context)

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UNESCO · 1982 · UNESCO

Sadd Al-Rahwah Dam (Hadramawt Highland Dam)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1982Open source

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Tang-e Boraq Gorge — Zagros Sasanian Aqueduct

W. Kleiss · 1978 · AMI

Tang-e Boraq Aqueduct (Boraq Gorge Cliff Aqueduct)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1978Open source

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Nahr al-Kabir al-Janoubi — Levantine Coastal Hydrology

Y. Courtois · 1975 · BAAL

Nahr Al-Kabir Canal (Orontes Coastal Canal, Nahr al-Kabir al-Janoubi)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1975Open source

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Shushtar Hydraulic System — Smith Study

N. Smith · 1971 · London

Band-e Gargar Secondary Canal (Shushtar Gargar Diversion Canal)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1971Open source

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Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi — Umayyad Palace and Its Canal (727 CE)

D. Schlumberger · 1895 · Paris

Qasr Al-Hayr Al-Gharbi Canal (Hir Azraq Canal to Palmyra Steppe Palace)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1895Open source

Websitevisitchile.com

Humberstone and the Pintados Geoglyphs: What They Are and Why You Should Visit Them

Visit Chile · 2024 · Visit Chile

Pintados 45 km NE Iquique, 900–1450 CE

Pampa del Tamarugal Central Geoglyphs (Tamarugal Core Field)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2024Open source

Websitetripomatic.com

Azapa Valley — Tripmatic

Tripmatic · 2023 · Tripmatic

Azapa -18.516,-70.191 base

Azapa Alto de Azapa Geoglyphs (Upper Azapa Precordillera)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2023Open source

Websitetripomatic.com

Azapa Valley — Tripmatic coordinates

Tripmatic · 2023 · Tripmatic

Azapa Cerro Grande Geoglyphs (Mid-Azapa Terrace)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2023Open source

Websitelatitude.to

GPS coordinates of Chaviña District, Peru

Latitude.to · 2023 · Latitude.to

Chaviña Pampa North Ridge Geoglyphs (Cerro Chaviña Norte)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2023Open source

Websitelatitude.to

GPS coordinates of Chaviña District, Peru

Latitude.to · 2023 · Latitude.to

Chaviña -14.6897,-74.1212 district

Chaviña Pampa South Sector Geoglyphs (Quebrada Chaviña Sur)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2023Open source

Websitemapcarta.com

Salar del Sur — Mapcarta/Atacama geoglyph context

Mapcarta · 2023 · Mapcarta

Salar del Sur Este Avenues Geoglyphs (Eastern Approach Corridor)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2023Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Maitland North Mesa Kites (Northern Qasr Usaykhim Plain)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Wadi Al-Ghadf Kites (Azraq South Ghadf Depression)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Wadi Al-Qattafi North Playa Kites (Qa' Al-Qattafi North Shore)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Harrat Al-Sham Kite Cluster (Syrian–Jordanian Harra Ridge)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Wadi Rashid Kite Field (Wadi Rashid Basalt Hamada)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Jabal Ithnayn Kites (Twin Peaks Kite Pass)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Jebel Abu Khashaba Kites (Jibal Al-Khashabiyeh SE Extension)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

Paperacademia.edu

KITES IN CONTEXT — Eastern Badia

A. Betts · 2022 · Academia.edu

Eastern Badia kites context

Jabal Wisad South Chain Desert Kites (Southern Basalt Plateau)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2022Open source

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