TED: Hunting for Peru's lost civilizations -- with satellites | Sarah Parcak

The video discusses the legacy of Hiram Bingham's discovery of Machu Picchu and the expansion of archaeological exploration using modern technology. The speaker, a Yale professor, introduces a project to map Peru using satellite imagery and partnerships with organizations like DigitalGlobe and National Geographic. The project aims to discover new sites and protect them from looting, while empowering local communities through economic initiatives. The platform will be expanded globally, inviting participation from educators, students, and archaeologists worldwide.

Who was the Yale graduate and professor that discovered Machu Picchu?

• Hiram Bingham

• Luis Jaime Castillo

• Chase Childs

• Larry Coben

What is the main goal of the 2016 TED Prize platform in Peru?

• To find Atlantis

• To create a new magazine

• To map an entire country using technology

• To build new structures

Which organization is providing high-resolution satellite imagery for the project?

• Sustainable Preservation Initiative

• National Geographic

• UNESCO

• DigitalGlobe

What type of data is being used to identify new archaeological sites in Peru?

• Underwater sonar

• Drone footage

• Archival photographs

• 0.3-meter satellite data

What is a major threat to archaeological sites in Peru?

• Urban development

• Large-scale looting

• Tourism

• Natural disasters

Who is the main project coprincipal investigator from Peru?

• Hiram Bingham

• Luis Jaime Castillo

• Larry Coben

• Chase Childs

What is the role of the Sustainable Preservation Initiative in the project?

• Mapping archaeological sites

• Documenting historical artifacts

• Providing satellite imagery

• Empowering local communities