Welcome, WOGErs, to my lonely, neglected history blog. Thanks to Andrea, the winner of WOGE 26, for presenting me with low-hanging fruit . Below: Something a bit more obscure. First, though, the boilerplate: Q: What is When on Google Earth? A: It’s a game for archaeologists, or anybody else willing to have a go! Q: How do you play it? A: Simple, you try to identify the site in the picture. Q: Who wins? A: The first person to correctly identify the site, including its major period of occupation, wins the game. Q: What does the winner get? A: The winner gets bragging rights and the chance to host the next When on Google Earth on his/her own blog! Two very general hints, for starters: 1. This site is pre-modern. 2. This site is open and easily accessible to the public.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/arts/design/13anci.html?_r=2&scp=2&sq=rome&st=cse&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Once I got over the euphoria of the textures and shapes finally loading and began to click my way down the Via Flaminia, I was surprised to discover that I felt a bit melancholy! Not quite the same as quietly contemplating the ruins of Palmyra, I suppose.