> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.arkhub.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Map

> Every site on one globe, repository maps, filters, a timeline and measuring tools

## Overview

Arkhub has one map in two places. The **home map** shows every site in Arkhub. A **repository map** shows the records of one repository. Both share the same controls, settings and timeline.

![The Arkhub map with the timeline below it](https://mintcdn.com/arkhub/KUXtercULcZ7I_BE/images/map.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=KUXtercULcZ7I_BE\&q=85\&s=1d51c5961f68cf5047f0aaec5bbc82f9)

## The home map

Open [app.arkhub.co](https://app.arkhub.co). The globe draws every site in Arkhub and groups sites that sit close together.

* **Click a site** to fly in close, onto the satellite imagery, and open its panel. Choose what appears from the map settings: the info panel, a mini map, an animation, the experts and the tours connected to the site. Four presets (Minimal, Detailed, Immersive, Custom) set them at once.
* **Timeline**: below the map, a timeline shows how many sites date to each period. Drag across it to see only the sites from those years. Each record spans the years its datings cover.
* **Popular repositories**: open Ancient Apocalypse, Megalithic Stones and others straight from the cards in the corner.

## Repository maps

Open a repository's map from the small map in its corner, or from **Explore map** in its menu in the sidebar. The map flies from the globe to where the records are.

* **Filter chips**: a bar over the map lists each kind, shape or other choice the repository has, with how many records match. Pick what to show, or switch a chip to hide, say, every line but keep the figures. The map and the table filter the same way.
* **Record list**: a panel beside the map lists the records. It follows the map's filters and timeline, groups by any column and highlights the record you have open.
* **Outlines**: places with an outline draw their shape once you zoom in. Click an outline to open the place.

## Controls

**Moving around**

* **Pan**: drag.
* **Zoom**: scroll, or use the + and - buttons.
* Coordinates show in the corner as you move.

**Right-click**

Right-click anywhere on the map to:

* **Copy the coordinates** of that point.
* **Measure a distance**: click points along a path.
* **Measure an area**: click the corners of a shape.

**Search**

Press **⌘K** to search records, repositories, people and posts. Open a record and the map shows its location.

## Map settings

Open the settings from the map. They are kept between visits.

| Setting | Options |
| - | - |
| **Projection** | Globe or flat |
| **Map style** | Streets, Satellite, Dark, Light, Terrain |
| **Markers** | Dot, Pillar, Text, Pin or Hidden, in Blue, Mars, Sand, Moss, Ink or Paper |
| **Cluster markers** | Group sites that sit close together |
| **Show** | Timeline, coordinates, mini map, controls, filter bar, record list |
| **On click** | Minimal, Detailed, Immersive or Custom |

The map's look follows light and dark mode.

## Coming soon

LIDAR terrain and 3D scans on a record's page are coming soon. Click **Coming soon** in the app to leave your email for when they ship.

## Troubleshooting

> [!WARNING]
>
> **The map does not load.** The map needs WebGL. Check that your browser has it enabled, then reload.

## Related pages

* [Repositories](/essentials/repositories.md): add records by picking areas on a map
* [Records](/essentials/records/records.md): the location and the plan of a place
* [ArkGrid IDs](/research/arkgrid.md): the 1 km cells behind every place


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