Scientists Use Lasers To Map An Ancient City In Jordan

Jerash is famous for its well-preserved Greco-Roman columns, seen here on the ancient Jordanian city

The researchers used a technology known as LiDAR to map the city of Jerash. It's helping them understand its past, as a growing modern city encroaches on the well-preserved ancient site.

(Image credit: Nasser Nasser/AP)



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