The region of Marghine-Planargia in Sardinia (Italy): digital terrain modelling and spatial analysis in archaeology using GIS software. Hidden landscapes from the Late Neolithic to the Early Iron Age (original) (raw)

This research examines the archaeological landscape of Marghine-Planargia in Sardinia, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze digital terrain models and spatial distribution of monuments from the Late Neolithic to the Early Iron Age. Key findings reveal significant changes in settlement patterns over time, with a notable void in the central uplands during the earliest periods contrasted by dense occupation during the Middle and Late Bronze Age, suggesting shifts in economic and social structures.