Application of potential geophysical fields at archaeological sites in israel: An introduction

Lev V. Eppelbaum*

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Abstract

In Israel occur a giant number of archaeological objects of various age, origin and size. Geodynamical active, multi-layered, and geologically variable surrounding media in many cases damages ancient objects and disturbs their physical properties. This calls to application different geophysical methods armed by the modern interpretation technology. Potential geophysical fields (magnetic, gravity, resistivity, self-potential and thermal) are non-expensive, rapid and effective tools for investigation of the most part of archaeological remains. One of the main advantages is that quantitative analysis of these fields may be realized by the use of similar interpretation methodology. Several examples illustrate effective application of potential geophysical methods over some typical archaeological remains in Israel.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication23rd Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2010, SAGEEP 2010
PublisherJ and N Group, Ltd.
Pages989-1006
Number of pages18
ISBN (Print)9781617384172
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event23rd Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2010, SAGEEP 2010 - Keystone, CO, United States
Duration: 11 Apr 201015 Apr 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Symposium on the Application of Geophyics to Engineering and Environmental Problems, SAGEEP
Volume2
ISSN (Print)1554-8015

Conference

Conference23rd Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2010, SAGEEP 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKeystone, CO
Period11/04/1015/04/10

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