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Samoan Armchair Archaeologists?Have you ever wanted to be Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, Sydney Fox or Benjamin Gates?
Due to a wonder of modern technology, LiDAR (see: CSS – Map Server - Main Map), the Centre for Samoan Studies at the National University of Samoa (CSS/NUS) has made available extraordinary images (see example below) of the Independent State of Samoa showing a vast expanse of ancient villages and archaeological features (platforms, star mounds, walls, walkways, earth ovens, drainage channels, forts, terraces, and more) that blanket this underexplored archipelago (see: CSS - Map Server – LiDAR Information). Assist the CSS/NUS team in documenting these extraordinary finds. Come to their aid, and the aid of Samoan Archaeology and Cultural Heritage in general, by adding your skills and efforts to help reveal the extent of this priceless treasure. |
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Learn how to recognize, record and submit ancient Samoan archaeological features to be entered into “Utu” – the Samoan Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Database for the Independent State of Samoa, and add to the ever expanding knowledge base of underreported intellectual treasures which is Samoa’s evolving cultural heritage. Join us (CSS/NUS) and the ever-growing community of Samoan Armchair Archaeologists and become a “Samoan Armchair Archaeologist” yourself. Before continuing on in your quest to become the next Samoan Indian Jones or Lara Croft please look over the CSS – Map Server web page to get a basic background on Samoan LiDAR. Make sure to review the Help web page to gain a basic understanding of how the site works, as well as the LiDAR Information (and Tutorials) web pages that gives you a basic understanding of Samoan archaeological features. | ||||||
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When you have reviewed the above web pages please register to become a Samoan Armchair Archaeologist by clicking on this [Register] link or on the one at the top of the page to continue your quest. If you are already a registered Samoan Armchair Archaeologist select [Login] here or above to contnue your work. |
