Aerial Photos at Tell es-Safi/Gath

A central aspect of the documentation of any archaeological excavation is the photographic record. Both during the excavation itself, as well as at the end of every season, a constant photographic record is kept. Recent improvements in digital photography have made this process so much easier, facilitating quick development and control of photographic quality, and assurance that objects, features and other finds are properly documented.

One of the most important type of photos, particular at the end of the season, are the aerial photos. These shots give us a global, “bird’s-eye” view of the excavations, often providing views and angles unavailable from other media.