Guides
Treasure hunting, satellite imagery and field tools
This guide is for treasure hunters and detectorists who want a careful way to think about imagery before a visit. SHAMAL-SAT presents possible indicators in satellite imagery; it is not a metal detector and does not confirm a target or a find.
Start with a question, not a promise
Satellite imagery can help a user notice broad surface patterns, terrain context, or changes worth understanding. A colored output is an interpretation cue, not proof that an object, treasure, or feature is present.
Use it to form a research question and to record why an area deserves closer attention. It cannot establish ownership, permission, safety, archaeological significance, or a right to search.
Different tools measure different things
VLF, pulse-induction (PI), and multi-frequency metal detectors are separate field instruments with their own coils, settings, ground response, and limits. SHAMAL-SAT does not operate those devices, identify their targets, or improve their depth or accuracy.
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR), magnetic surveys, and electrical-resistivity surveys are also separate geophysical methods. Their results depend on the equipment, survey design, ground conditions, and qualified interpretation; they are not SHAMAL integrations.
Use complementary evidence carefully
A field observation from a separately performed survey may be considered alongside an image interpretation, but agreement is not confirmation. Each observation should retain its method, date, conditions, uncertainty, and source.
Avoid combining screenshots, detector sounds, or field notes into a single claimed discovery. If a question matters, seek an appropriate independent check rather than treating a pattern as a conclusion.
Visit responsibly
Before any visit, obtain the relevant permission and respect the place, people, heritage, and environment. This is a general responsibility reminder, not legal advice and not a statement that access is allowed anywhere.
Record observations conservatively and leave a clear distinction between what was seen, what was reported, and what remains unverified. A careful record is more useful than a dramatic claim.