Aerial lidar mapping can reveal hidden archaeological sites beneath forest canopies, but the technology has also enabled researchers to scan Indigenous lands and extract artifacts without consent of the #Indigenous population.

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Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

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