Archaeo-Geophysics Surveys in Pompeii

Malfitana, Daniele; Leucci, Giovanni; Mazzaglia, A.; Cacciaguerra, Giuseppe; Giorgi, Lara De; Barone, Stanley; Fragalá, Giovanni; Pavone, P. D.; Russo, Salvatore F.

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“…However, it is noticeable that the wall exhibits high nonhomogeneity. Furthermore, using the P-wave velocity distribution, it is possible to estimate the compressive strength by using the relationship implemented in [3,4,5,6,7]. The distribution of compressive strength, shown in Fig.…”

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Integrated Geophysical survey to evaluate the conservation state of a tomb in a Porta Nocera Necropolis

Malfitana¹,

Mazzaglia²,

Giorgi³

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the 2022 IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

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The use of geophysical methods, have produced high-definition 3D models of one funerary monument in order to help the restoration work. Physical parameters such as seismic wave velocity propagation and electrical resistivity were optimal tools to store and manage scientific information about the degree of conservation of the studied monument. Conserve and preserve, also through the study and application of avant-garde technologies and methods in the field of restoration, means working not only for present generations, but also, and primarily, for future generations. New technologies and a multidisciplinary approach constitute a capital in which to invest in order to create a more responsible and aware society, capable of understanding how much of its future comes from growing up with respect for one's historical roots and own distinctive past.

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Integrated Geophysical survey to evaluate the conservation state of a tomb in a Porta Nocera Necropolis

Malfitana¹,

Mazzaglia²,

Giorgi³

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the 2022 IMEKO TC4 International Conference on Metrology for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

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“…The SP methods are cost-efficient, and its data collection is easy, although the nature of SP method and its data interpretation remain complex (Linford, 2006;Malfitana et al, 2018). GPR is a special highfrequency (10-1000 MHz) electromagnetic (EM) method, which mainly considers the displacement current as opposed to other lowfrequency EM methods such as transient EM (TEM) method.…”

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Integrated geophysical study in the cemetery of Marquis of Haihun

Zhi-yong

Yang³

et al. 2021

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“…Elsewhere in Iraq, integrated ERT and GPR methods have been used to image the historical buried structures in Uruk, in southern Iraq, where houses and other walls were visible (Al-Khersan et al, 2016). Similar analyses have also been performed in many locations around the world (Abdulrazzaq et al, 2021;Angelis et al, 2018;Balkaya et al, 2021;Balkaya et al, 2018;Casas et al, 2018;Deiana et al, 2018;Fernández-Alvarez et al, 2017;Hegyi et al, 2018;Malfitana et al, 2018;Negri et al, 2008;Ortega-Ramírez et al, 2020;Pasierb & Nawrocki, 2020;Thabit et al, 2019).…”

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Integrating electrical resistivity tomography and ground‐penetrating radar methods to map archaeological walls near northern Ishtar gate, ancient Babylon city, Iraq

AL-Hameedawi

Thabit

AL‐Menshed

et al. 2021

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Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) were collected on the eastern side of the northern Ishtar gate in ancient Babylon, Iraq, to locate the palace wall and other surrounding walls. Due to the presence of a low resistivity (highly conductive) top layer associated with brick rubble and other debris, the GPR reflection profiles show a high‐energy attenuation, but a series of processing and filtering steps produced coherent reflections of about 2 m depth. Profile analysis shows the geometry and layering of the walls and the surrounding matrix. With the ERT, the surface conductive zone produces various distortions in ERT inverse models, making identifying the features' lower boundaries difficult. Here, we suggest that instead of analysing these two data sets independently, the integration of both reveals not just the walls but their composition and defines material in the surrounding units. This integration shows how the interpretation of the shallow features on the 3D ERT maps is improved by comparison and interpretation in conjunction with the reflections visible on both reflection profiles and the 3D GPR amplitude slices. The orientation of these features and reflections emphasizes the existence of one series of buried walls at a depth of 90–150 cm. The thickness of these walls varies between 0.25 and 1 m. Another wall‐like feature is visible only on 3D ERT maps and not with the 3D GPR slices at 2 m depth, which indicates a thickness of 11 m. It is interpreted as the palace wall, which is consistent with earlier archaeological excavations. An analysis of the geometry and composition of both wall components, perhaps of different ages, and constructed for different reasons, indicates that some shallower walls may be the remains of rooms built as residences for soldiers, or they may belong to the other ruins of northern Ishtar gate.

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Archaeo-Geophysics Surveys in Pompeii

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Integrated Geophysical survey to evaluate the conservation state of a tomb in a Porta Nocera Necropolis

Integrated Geophysical survey to evaluate the conservation state of a tomb in a Porta Nocera Necropolis

Integrated geophysical study in the cemetery of Marquis of Haihun

Integrating electrical resistivity tomography and ground‐penetrating radar methods to map archaeological walls near northern Ishtar gate, ancient Babylon city, Iraq

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