About Quote by Sarah Parcak
“Before doing fieldwork in Middle Egypt, I analyzed satellite imagery to determine exactly where I wanted to go. Within three weeks, I found about 70 sites. If I had approached this as a traditional foot survey, it would have taken me three and a half years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Remote Sensing in Archaeology, 2015
Using satellite data to pre‑select field sites dramatically cuts time and resources.
In simple terms: Satellites speed up archaeology.
Key Takeaway
Leverage remote sensing before fieldwork.
Themes
efficiency
technology
archaeology
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
methodological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- archaeological surveys
- resource planning
- grant proposals
Key Concepts
GIS
spatial analysis
site selection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you validate satellite findings on the ground?
- What biases exist in remote sensing?
A Different Perspective
Satellite data may miss small or buried features.
