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Day seven of our #FestiveCountdown, and we’re celebrating the launch of Civic Heritage in September 🎄 Led by Oliver Cook and Katie Fletcher, Civic Heritage is archaeology and heritage consultancy working across the UK to support residential, commercial and mixed-use developments Understanding the heritage and environmental make-up of our natural and urban landscapes is key to sustainable development, and the team is helping to create healthy, climate resilient places, spaces and communities 🌍 #sustainability #archaeology #heritage #sustainabledevelopment

15 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About #Lesotho 🇱🇸💕 1. Lesotho is one of only three independent countries in the world entirely surrounded by another country, being an enclave within South Africa. 2. The country has the highest lowest point of any nation, with its entire territory situated above 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) above sea level. 3. Lesotho’s Maloti Mountains dominate its landscape, earning it the nickname "The Kingdom in the Sky." 4. The Basotho people have a unique traditional hat, the mokorotlo, which is also featured on the country’s flag. 5. The Basotho pony, a sturdy and resilient horse breed, plays a vital role in Lesotho’s rural transportation. 6. Lesotho experiences snowfall in winter, making it one of the few African countries with regular snow. 7. The Sani Pass, which connects Lesotho to South Africa, is one of the most spectacular and challenging mountain passes in the world. 8. Thaba Bosiu, a sandstone plateau, was the stronghold of King Moshoeshoe I, the founder of Lesotho, and is considered the birthplace of the nation. 9. The country relies heavily on hydroelectric power, with the Katse Dam being one of Africa's largest and supplying water to South Africa. 10. Lesotho is home to dinosaur footprints preserved in sandstone, some of which date back over 200 million years. 11. The country has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa, with over 85% of the population being literate. 12. Lesotho celebrates Moshoeshoe Day every year on March 11th, honoring the founder of the nation. 13. Traditional Basotho blankets are a cultural icon, worn during ceremonies and as everyday clothing to protect against the cold. 14. The Sehlabathebe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its unique biodiversity and stunning landscapes. 15. Lesotho’s culture emphasizes oral storytelling, with folktales and proverbs passed down through generations as a means of preserving history and values.

🐆❄️ Conservation of Snow Leoprds in Nepal's Dolpa Region! 🏔️ A groundbreaking camera trap survey has revealed remarkable insights into snow leopard populations outside protected areas. Here's what we've discovered: - 30 snow leopards identified in eastern Dolpa - Population density of 1.5 snow leopards per 100 km² - Survey covered nearly 2,000 km² of trans-Himalayan alpine terrain - Involved 33 citizen scientists, 7 forest department staff, and 3 students Why This Matters Around 42% of Nepal's snow leopard habitat exists outside protected areas, making these corridors crucial for species survival. The eastern Dolpa habitat uniquely connects snow leopard populations across three protected areas and two conservation landscapes. 🌿 Conservation Highlights Nepal continues to lead global efforts in snow leopard conservation, demonstrating: - Innovative research techniques - Community-based conservation approaches - Commitment to protecting these magnificent mountain predators Discover the fascinating connection between snow leopard conservation and remote highland communities in this video by WWF Nepal. Watch now and be inspired by the power of conservation, culture, and community working together! 💪🌍 Together, we can ensure these incredible cats and their mountain ecosystems can thrive! 🙏💚 #SnowLeopardConservation #Nepal #WildlifeProtection #SustainableDevelopment Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction Yogesh Regmi Mohan B. Chand Genesis Water Technologies, Inc. Nick Nicholas RiverRecycle Anssi Mikola Marko Kärkkäinen, FRSA National Trust for Nature Conservation Pokheral Chiran Bishnu Singh Thakuri Pixxel Piyush Jha Katie Conlon, Ph.D.

Day seven of our #FestiveCountdown, and we’re celebrating the launch of Civic Heritage in September 🎄 Led by Oliver Cook and Katie Fletcher, Civic Heritage is archaeology and heritage consultancy working across the UK to support residential, commercial and mixed-use developments Understanding the heritage and environmental make-up of our natural and urban landscapes is key to sustainable development, and the team is helping to create healthy, climate resilient places, spaces and communities 🌍 #sustainability #archaeology #heritage #sustainabledevelopment

Day seven of our #FestiveCountdown, and we’re celebrating the launch of Civic Heritage in September 🎄 Led by Oliver Cook and Katie Fletcher, Civic Heritage is archaeology and heritage consultancy working across the UK to support residential, commercial and mixed-use developments Understanding the heritage and environmental make-up of our natural and urban landscapes is key to sustainable development, and the team is helping to create healthy, climate resilient places, spaces and communities 🌍 #sustainability #archaeology #heritage #sustainabledevelopment

15 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About #Lesotho 🇱🇸 1. Lesotho is one of only three independent countries in the world entirely surrounded by another country, being an enclave within South Africa. 2. The country has the highest lowest point of any nation, with its entire territory situated above 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) above sea level. 3. Lesotho’s Maloti Mountains dominate its landscape, earning it the nickname "The Kingdom in the Sky." 4. The Basotho people have a unique traditional hat, the mokorotlo, which is also featured on the country’s flag. 5. The Basotho pony, a sturdy and resilient horse breed, plays a vital role in Lesotho’s rural transportation. 6. Lesotho experiences snowfall in winter, making it one of the few African countries with regular snow. 7. The Sani Pass, which connects Lesotho to South Africa, is one of the most spectacular and challenging mountain passes in the world. 8. Thaba Bosiu, a sandstone plateau, was the stronghold of King Moshoeshoe I, the founder of Lesotho, and is considered the birthplace of the nation. 9. The country relies heavily on hydroelectric power, with the Katse Dam being one of Africa's largest and supplying water to South Africa. 10. Lesotho is home to dinosaur footprints preserved in sandstone, some of which date back over 200 million years. 11. The country has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa, with over 85% of the population being literate. 12. Lesotho celebrates Moshoeshoe Day every year on March 11th, honoring the founder of the nation. 13. Traditional Basotho blankets are a cultural icon, worn during ceremonies and as everyday clothing to protect against the cold. 14. The Sehlabathebe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its unique biodiversity and stunning landscapes. 15. Lesotho’s culture emphasizes oral storytelling, with folktales and proverbs passed down through generations as a means of preserving history and values.

Day seven of our #FestiveCountdown, and we’re celebrating the launch of Civic Heritage in September 🎄 Led by Oliver Cook and Katie Fletcher, Civic Heritage is archaeology and heritage consultancy working across the UK to support residential, commercial and mixed-use developments Understanding the heritage and environmental make-up of our natural and urban landscapes is key to sustainable development, and the team is helping to create healthy, climate resilient places, spaces and communities 🌍 #sustainability #archaeology #heritage #sustainabledevelopment

#SaudiArabia's The Royal Commission for AlUla has announced a significant #archaeological #discovery at #AlNatah, providing a fascinating glimpse into the urban planning of a #Bronze #Age #settlement. Dating back to 2400-1300 BCE, the site reveals a clear division within the fortified city, with separate areas designated for residential and funerary purposes. This #deliberate #segregation of #space #suggests a conscious effort to organize the community and manage the deceased, reflecting the #cultural #beliefs and #practices of the time. The presence of fortifications also indicates potential conflicts and the need for defense, highlighting the challenges faced by these early inhabitants.   ▪️According to the #RCU, #AlNatah covered an area of 2.6 hectares and housed a population of around 500 people. This provides #valuable #data for #understanding the demographics and spatial organization of #Bronze #Age settlements in the region. The findings contribute significantly to our #knowledge of how these societies structured their communities, managed their #living #spaces, and conducted their burial rituals. Further exploration of #AlNatah promises to reveal more about #daily #life, social interactions, and the relationships between different settlements during this era.   ▪️This #discovery emphasizes the importance of archaeological research in #SaudiArabia and its potential to #illuminate the #history of the #Arabian #Peninsula. As the #RCU continues its investigations at Al-Natah, we can expect to gain a #deeper #understanding of the #cultural, #social, and #economic factors that shaped the lives of the people who once called this #ancient #city #home. #Saudi #Vision2030 #Tourism #Hospitality

One aspect I love about #earthobservation (and a core element of my research at #KAUST) is the capacity to look back in time and see how environments have changed and/or stayed the same. One of my students, Jorge L. Rodriguez Galvis, has been discovering this image-based "time-travel" for himself, exploring declassified data from the US Governments Keyhole program (Hexagon KH-9). The example below is taken from #Hegra in Al Ula, an area of incredible natural beauty and of important cultural and historical significance to #SaudiArabia (and where we are currently doing some work with The Royal Commission for AlUla). The sequence shows KH-9 imagery from 1977, transposed against more recent #MAXAR image (from 2023). It reveals not only persistent geological features, but also the rapid terrestrial transformations that have occurred in this time - with Al Ula now one of the Kingdoms pre-eminent tourist destinations. Such historical #EO data provide an incredible tool for looking back into the recent past. They help us understand landscape development and change, capture the impact of humanity's footprint on the Earth, and aid in efforts to preserve, protect and restore these important landscapes. #SaudiArabia #Conservation #RemoteSensing #EarthObservation

marine archeology on land and ocean in Pakistan