Information About the KML Location File

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ou Can Open the KML Extension Location File You Downloaded from the Ancient World Atlas with

Google Earth You can view and share Google Earth information using KML files. KML (Keyhole Markup Language) is a file format created for storing geographic data and related content in Google Earth. Find out what KML files are.


If you have a KML or KMZ file from an old Google Earth version, you can open it in Google Earth Android.
  1. Google EarthOpen the Google Earth app on your Android phone or tablet .
  2. Tap Menu Menu and then Projects Project.
  3. Tap Open at the top .
    • Tap Import KML File to add a file directly from your device .
    • Tap Open project from Drive to select the file from Google Drive or a shared file .
  4. Tap the file you want to add.
  5. Tap Back to return to the map and view the file Back.

Information you can import and export

You can view many of the simple KML files in Google Earth Android.

Currently you can import:

Notes :
  • Use Google Earth on your computer to explore the folders of a KML file.
  • You can open and close the entire KML file from the app.
  • For a detailed list of available features , learn more about KML support in Google Earth .

Ancient World Archeology Atlas 2015