$100,000 Rolex Award for Geo-Archeological System
Chemistry professor Talal Akasheh of Hashemite University of Jordan was awarded the prize (one of five from 1,500 applicants) and will use the funds to monitor development in the 2,500-year old city of Petra, which is threatened by natural decay and the impact of increased tourism. “His geo-archaeological information system (GIS) will map the site and track minute details of Petra, monitoring its physical characteristics, the condition of the monuments and the impact of surrounding development.”
- AME Info
by Adena Schutzberg on 12/02 at 06:00 AM |
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