# Drones help archaeologists find Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in Australia's rugged Blue Mountains

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:00:11+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-drones-archaeologists-aboriginal-art-sites.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/drones-help-archaeologists-find-aboriginal-rock-art-sites-hidden-in-au-148792/

Drone-mounted laser technology is helping archaeologists locate Aboriginal rock art sites hidden in the rugged, densely vegetated landscapes of Australia's Blue Mountains, demonstrating a new approach to surveying archaeological sites that can be difficult and expensive to reach on foot.

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