I caught this fascinating show called “The Missing Tomb” on National Geographics TV that needs to be watched. It’s a crowdsource-assisted expedition led by Dr. Albert Yu-Min Lin which is looking to find the true burial place of the legendary Genghis Khan in an area of Mongolia known as the Ikh Khorig or the Forbidden Zone. The fascinating part of this particular expedition is the use of satellite technology to spot potential areas of interest with the help of viewers who scour over the satellite footage to pinpoint spots they deem viable for further investigation. Anyone interested can log into the Field Expedition site to join the search.
This expedition shows the possibility of collaborative work using modern technology to practice non-invasive archaeology, while still respecting the sanctity of the holy grounds that a people revere. It’s clear that work as we know it really is changing before our very eyes, and anyone with a passion can find a way to reach their dreams. It’ll be a dream for us all when everyone takes up this new style of work and helps us go into a brighter future…together.
Now, we might even find a legend with the help of a crowd… Follow this groundbreaking expedition through their blog at National Geographic.
