Integrated usage of geophysical prospection techniques in Höyük (tepe, tell)-type archaeological settlements (original) (raw)

The integrated application of geophysical prospection techniques has emerged rapidly in archaeology, offering enhanced insights into buried contexts, specifically in höyük-type settlements. This study exemplifies the effectiveness of combining six different geophysical methods—electric resistivity tomography (ERT), magnetic, ground penetrating radar (GPR), seismic refraction tomography, electromagnetic VLF, and self-potential (SP)—applied to a 30 x 30 m test site in Bayraklı Höyük, Turkey. Results indicate a significant correlation among these methods, leading to improved identification of archaeological features and facilitating faster, more economical excavation strategies.