LiDAR Survey Collaboration in the Ancient Caves Area of the Maros-Pangkep Geopark with Professor Josaphat and the Academic Community of Hasanuddin University

Maros–Pangkep, 9 July 2025 – The Department of Geophysics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Hasanuddin University, together with Professor Josaphat from Chiba University, the Department of Geology at Hasanuddin University, and the Department of Archaeology at Hasanuddin University, have carried out a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey in the ancient cave area of the Maros–Pangkep Geopark.

This activity represents a form of academic and interdisciplinary research collaboration aimed at supporting the mapping of prehistoric sites in greater detail and with higher accuracy. LiDAR technology was used to obtain high-resolution topographic and surface morphology data of the ancient cave area, thereby aiding in the identification of geological structures, environmental conditions, and the potential archaeological value of the region.

The involvement of Professor Josaphat from Chiba University provided significant contributions in the application of remote sensing technology and modern surveying methods, whilst the collaboration between the Departments of Geology, Archaeology, and Geophysics at Hasanuddin University strengthened a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the geopark area.

Through this initiative, it is hoped that the survey data will serve as a foundation for further research, scientific advancement, and conservation efforts for the ancient cave area of the Maros–Pangkep Geopark as a site of significant geological and cultural heritage.