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YSAR IMAGES - Tel Safi Site
The BYU Synthetic Aperature Radar Systems
Tel Safi is believed to be the site of the ancient city of Gath, home
of Goliath according to the Bible. The site is at the top of a small
hill (tel). A more recent Arab settlement is also known to have been
at this site.
From the ground, the site has little structure, as can be seen in
the photograph provided. However, the SAR images and air photographs
show geometric shapes, indicating rock walls which are not evident
at close range.
A large power plant is near the site. This area is seen as a region
of very bright returns near the bottom of pass 1200. Transmission
line towers can also be seen in images which cover the nearby area.
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