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Using drones, researchers have mapped a colossal Bronze Age fortress in the Caucasus Mountains, revealing 800-meter walls, thousands of buried artifacts and secrets dating back 3.000 years.
An archaeological treasure so hidden that only technological advancement could reveal it. That’s exactly what happened in the Caucasus Mountains, where drones discovered a 3.000-year-old fortress called Dmanisis Gora. Technology has allowed researchers to see far beyond what human eyes could see, completely transforming our understanding of ancient Bronze Age societies.
The drone technology behind the discovery
The researchers faced a challenge: mapping a gigantic fortress in rugged and difficult-to-access terrain. In this scenario, drones emerged as unexpected heroes. With your ability By flying over large areas and capturing detailed images, drones have brought a unique perspective that would be impossible to reach on foot.
Equipped with high-resolution cameras, the drones took more than 11.000 photos of the site. These images were combined with advanced software to create detailed maps and three-dimensional models of the fortress. The result? A map that revealed all the walls, structures and even hidden field systems on the site.
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The greatness of Dmanisis Gora
Dmanisis Gora is much larger than previously thought. The fortress’ outer and inner walls were built of rough stone and mortar, and were up to 800 meters long and 1,8 meters thick. This immensity is impressive for its time.
In addition to its grandeur, Dmanisis Gora challenges our ideas about how Bronze Age populations lived. The fortress probably served as a meeting point for nomadic herders, functioning as a seasonal center of protection and exchange.
What the discovery reveals
At the site, researchers have found pottery fragments, animal bones and other artifacts that promise to tell fascinating stories about the people who lived there. These items could reveal details about agriculture, livestock and cultural practices of the time.
By comparing the new drone footage with satellite photos spy shots taken during the Cold War, scientists realized that the fortress had changed little over the centuries. This analysis helped to understand how the region was occupied and preserved.
The future of research in Dmanisis Gora
With tens of thousands of artifacts still buried, the archaeological potential of Dmanisis Gora is enormous. Researchers plan to continue studying the place to discover more about the functions of the walls and population density.
This drone discovery is not only relevant to the Caucasus. It expands our understanding of how large fortifications influenced the social and economic dynamics of ancient societies.
