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Diary extra – open day from above

Sunday, July 14, 2024 (9:22 PM)

A selection of drone photographs from Professor Scott Pike.

Tour group at Trench T with Sigurd.  (📷 Scott Pike)
Outside Trench P.  (📷 Scott Pike)
Trench P and J.  (📷 Scott Pike)
Trench P and J.  (📷 Scott Pike)
Outside Structure Twelve.  (📷 Scott Pike)
Trench J.  (📷 Scott Pike)
Trench P.  (📷 Scott Pike)

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