The Imago Mundi, the oldest known world map, offers a rare glimpse into the ... an ancient city north of Babylon along the Euphrates River. Despite its age, this artifact preserves a sophisticated ...

The system, with over 200 major canals and 4,000 smaller ones, was used to divert Euphrates River water to farms. Researchers traced the canals using satellite imagery and geological mapping.

The team used everything from satellite imagery, drones, geomorphological analysis, historical records, and remote sensing technology to map the ... noted that the Euphrates River’s highly ...