Research scientist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Albert Lin gallops across the steppes of northern Mongolia as he searches for Genghis Khan’s tomb and other archaeological sites. (Photo by Mike Hennig)
Albert Lin is a major badass. He’s an archaeologist who uses groundbreaking technology to figure out what’s below the surface without ever actually breaking the soil.
On top of being incredibly cool, this new, noninvasive approach to archaeology is more culturally respectful and much less destructive.
Also, he’s a pretty good looking guy. Move over, Indiana Jones.
THIS IS AMAZING. I’m not an archaeologist but I work with them (I do basically the same stuff, kinda, but with buildings) and this is just wild. Also, I keep saying that my job would be 100% easier with a pony, so I’ll probably use this as evidence.
ALBERT LIN. THE COOLEST.
Of course I’m going to reblog anything that reminds me of WARRIOR. Mongolia FTW!
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