Publication details
30th EAA Annual Meeting in Rome, Italy, 2024 : Session #426 : When geophysics meets archaeology : examples from cultural heritage to rescue archaeology
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
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| Description | The session wishes to discuss the precision of knowledge achievable through geophysical investigation, with a specific focus on GPR and Magnetometry. Two different sub-topics are addressed. The first sub-topic delves into what degree geophysics can be adopted within development-led investigations (rescue archaeology), which varies considerably between countries. There is no universal agreement on the usefulness of the method within our time and cost-driven sector where reliable results are crucial. We (want) to host a methodological discussion about geophysical archaeology and large-scale development-led excavations. Our goal is to attract both proponents and sceptics, encouraging everyone to exchange experiences and initiate a productive dialogue. Both critical and positive opinions are most welcome in dialogue within this sub-session. What expectations should we have? Could geophysics be complementary to other traditional methods to increase our knowledge and have a more comprehensive picture and better understanding in advance of our time-driven decision-making? Or has it proven to be too unreliable for being used within time-cost-driven rescue archaeology? The second sub-topic delves into the significance of advanced studies in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) specifically, exploring its current applications, potential future outcomes, and inviting a diverse array of presenters to contribute their expertise to archaeology and cultural heritage preservation. To enrich the discourse on advanced GPR studies, this sub-session calls upon a diverse array of presenters, including archaeologists, geophysicists, engineers, and technology developers. Contributions may span from successful case studies applying GPR in different cultural contexts to presentations on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of current capabilities. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this session seeks to create a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, encouraging a holistic approach to the challenges and opportunities presented by GPR in archaeology and cultural heritage. |