GEOMAGNETIC SURVEY OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE IN THE TERRITORY OF HADZHIDIMITROVO VILLAGE, TUNDZHA MUNICIPALITY (original) (raw)
Promachon-Topolnica, Sector Topolnica (Geophysical investigations - Vertical Elektro Sounding) - Annual Archaeological Reports for 2011, Sofia 2012 (original title: Promachon-Topolnica, sector Topolnica (geofizicni izsledvania - vertikalno elektrosondirane), 2012
In 2010 the method of geomagnetic survey was investigated area about 10,000 m2. Was made and airline photographer on site. Study area was divided into squares oriented geographic north bound square grid sector Promachon. As a result, was prepared geomagnetic map of the area showing the concentration of magnetized iron parts, which could be established borders and layout of archaeological probably burned structures. They are concentrated mainly near to the study squares. Visible is the concentration that outlines a number of external pins of the fortification system of the third phase of the complex (the classical phase of culture Toponica-Akropotamoc), detected during archaeological excavations in the eastern square M16, L16 and K16 (Sector Topolnica). Tagging and mapping of large areas without, concentration of magnetized particles that surround the village from the south and north. In correlation with results of geophysical surveys in the sector is evident Promachon their relationship with the areas where the absence of anthropogenic layers suggests accumulation at the periphery of the complex structure formed by the excavated during the construction of the settlement sterile soil, which can be interpreted as a sign of fuzzy, massive clay "defensive" wall encircling the earlier settlement - this second phase. Color Aerial Photography of the Neolithic village Promachon-Topolnica (2010) see in Teaching Documents. In 2011, the same method (three-electrode vertical electrical sounding (VES) is investigated in uncharted territory Topolnica sector (Bulgaria). 230 points were measured in 8 profiles located radially existing georeferenced square grid plan. Results of 2011 be interpreted as follows: Eight profile Topolnica sector (Bulgaria) clearly fix the location of the protective shaft and the stages of construction. These results correlated with the results of archaeological research gave reliable data for the phases of construction activities which are: PHASE I (Late Neolithic culture - Topolnica-Akropotamos - Phase I): This is the first phase of settlement. Then began the construction of large buried objects and the construction of the protective shaft. This is used by dugout excavated soil. PHASE II (Late Neolithic culture - Topolnica-Akropotamos - Phase II): He graduated from the construction of environmental infrastructure projects dug the temple complex, the square in IET - Promachon sector, housing sector Topolnica 2 and others. Phase ends with the burning of the whole complex. Protective shaft ceases to function. PHASE III (Late Neolithic culture - Topolnica-Akropotamos - Phase III): After a brief hiatus time ground was leveled, including protruding above ground remains of the protective shaft. It was built an entirely new settlement consisting of earth homes built of stakes driven into the ground. This phase has two sub phases (Strumsko and Akropotamos and stage), which in places overlap. Then the eastern part of the village is surrounded by a double-breasted palisade. Built a new temple ground (home № 1 Topolnica sector) which is placed a large clay composition of three monumental anthropomorphic sculptures. To 4700 BC. village was destroyed and abandoned as was previously marked by placing objectives in special tanks vessels. PHASE IV Early Eneolithic culture - Dikilitash-Slatino - Phase I): The place is inhabited by a small group associated with mining and processing of the earliest copper. Evidence of this is found metallurgical furnaces, and one completely preserved sweat (Koukouli-Chryssanthaki, Bassiakos 2002). Then used to live in small pit. Perhaps the site was inhabited briefly, then was finally abandoned. Results of electric profiling of the Neolithic village Promachon-Topolnica (2011) see in Teaching Documents.