Qohaito

Qohaito is an ancient city located in the southern part of Eritrea, and is considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites in the Horn of Africa. The city was a center of trade and culture during the ancient and medieval periods, and was an important link in the trade routes that connected the Horn of Africa with the rest of the world.

The discovery of Qohaito was the result of years of archaeological research and excavation in the region. In 1995, a joint Eritrean-Italian archaeological expedition began excavating the site, with the goal of uncovering its rich history and cultural heritage.

 

The excavation of Qohaito was a complex and challenging process, due to the site's location in a remote and rugged part of the country. In addition, much of the site was buried under layers of sand and soil, which made it difficult to uncover the ruins and artifacts that lay hidden beneath the surface.

 

To aid in the excavation process, the Mysteria LIDAR discovery team was brought in to provide advanced technological solutions. The team was responsible for using their cutting-edge LIDAR technology to penetrate underground layers and create detailed topographic and archaeological maps of the site.

 

Thanks to the cooperation between the Eritrean-Italian archaeological team and the Mysteria LIDAR discovery team, the excavation of Qohaito was able to proceed more efficiently and effectively. The LIDAR technology allowed the archaeologists to better understand the layout of the city and the structures that once stood there, and to uncover hidden artifacts and structures that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.

 

Over the course of the excavation, the team uncovered a wealth of artifacts and structures, including a palace, a temple, and a series of tombs. The structures were built using a combination of local and imported materials, including stone, wood, and coral, and their design and construction reflect a high level of sophistication and craftsmanship.

 

The discovery of Qohaito has provided important insights into the ancient and medieval history of Eritrea and the Horn of Africa, and has helped to deepen our understanding of the region's rich cultural heritage. The cooperation between the Eritrean-Italian archaeological team and the Mysteria LIDAR discovery team has played a critical role in this discovery, and is a testament to the power of collaboration and technological innovation in the field of archaeology.