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Hidden Archaeological Remains in Heterogeneous Vegetation: A Crop Marks Study in Fortified Settlements of Northwestern Iberian Peninsula

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العنوان: Hidden Archaeological Remains in Heterogeneous Vegetation: A Crop Marks Study in Fortified Settlements of Northwestern Iberian Peninsula
المؤلفون: Simón Peña-Villasenín, Mariluz Gil-Docampo, Juan Ortiz-Sanz
المصدر: Remote Sensing, Vol 16, Iss 21, p 3923 (2024)
بيانات النشر: MDPI AG, 2024.
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: LCC:Science
مصطلحات موضوعية: multispectral sensor, archaeological prospection, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), principal component analysis (PCA), Science
الوصف: This study evaluates the effectiveness of multispectral imaging via Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), in combination with advanced digital image processing techniques, for the detection and mapping of archaeological sites within diverse landscapes. The research focuses on six case studies located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, a region marked by complex vegetation patterns and varying topography. The primary objective is to assess the potential of these non-invasive remote sensing techniques in identifying crop marks associated with buried structures from ancient, fortified settlements. By means of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and vegetation indices, the study aims to pinpoint areas of interest that may indicate the presence of archaeological features, while effectively distinguishing them from modern disturbances or natural terrain variations. The research encountered several challenges, including seasonal variations in crop conditions and recent land-use changes. The methodology successfully identified distinct archaeological features. In some instances, natural vegetation variability, typically seen as an obstacle, enhanced the visibility of crop marks, aiding in the detection of underlying structures. These results offer a cost-effective and scalable option for preliminary archaeological surveys, particularly in refining survey methodologies and guiding future excavation efforts aimed at uncovering and preserving ancient, fortified settlements in the region.
نوع الوثيقة: article
وصف الملف: electronic resource
اللغة: English
تدمد: 2072-4292
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/16/21/3923; https://doaj.org/toc/2072-4292
DOI: 10.3390/rs16213923
URL الوصول: https://doaj.org/article/d5fedbb5fc6c40c5bf775be4e5949b21
رقم الانضمام: edsdoj.5fedbb5fc6c40c5bf775be4e5949b21
قاعدة البيانات: Directory of Open Access Journals
الوصف
تدمد:20724292
DOI:10.3390/rs16213923