LiDAR for Landscape Archaeology Research Papers (original) (raw)

2025

This paper explores the ambiguous representations of love in early modern iconography and literary texts such as the fable "L'Amour et la folie" by Jean de La Fontaine.

2025, Na Szlaku, nr 7

Cysterskie kamienie graniczne sprzed kościoła w Ulanowicach

2025, Cuadernos de Prehistoria y Arqueología de la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

En el término municipal de San Miguel de Serrezuela (Ávila), se localizaron a mediados del siglo xx tres esculturas zoomorfas. Dos son verracos vetones, mientras que la tercera escultura ha permanecido prácticamente inédita al no corresponderse formalmente con un verraco, se trata de la «leona» de San Miguel de Serrezuela. Con el fin de solventar el conocimiento parcial de esta pieza, en este artículo se plantea un estudio formal de la misma. Se inicia con un análisis historiográfico de la escultura y se completa con datos morfométricos y fotogramétricos para caracterizar la pieza. Desde este punto, se formula una comparativa con esculturas desde época protohistórica a medieval, tratando de establecer paralelos crono-tipológicos. Todo ello lleva a concluir una posible adscripción de la «leona» a una cronología de la Segunda Edad del Hierro, poseyendo la pieza influencias ibéricas.

2025, Studies in Digital Heritage

While topographic measurement devices and methods continue to develop in earth sciences, some measurement tools have been adapted to consumer mobile devices. Mobile technological innovations introduced by Apple in 2020, including the iPad Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro, have facilitated reverse engineering studies with applications designed for different fields, including software for LIDAR sensor-oriented applications. 3D models of objects and structures are produced and documented in digital twin studies such as 3D models, point clouds, and measurement techniques. With the development of this technology in mobile devices, point clouds and solid models of archaeological studies and structures have started to be transferred to CAD environments in different formats. In this study, we aim to produce a coordinated and scaled plan of an archaeological architectural structure with centimeter precision in an indoor environment by using auxiliary measurement devices beyond modelling. The vaulted gallery (Cellar) located under the Temple of Zeus in the Ancient City of Aizanoi in Turkey was spatially transferred to the general plan of the city. In this context, our study serves as an example of how to implement 3D imaging of an interior space where GPS data cannot be obtained, which is a common scenario in underground cities, caves, etc.

2025

This article uses LiDAR to expose both military and civilian remains in the Wattamolla area.of the Royal National Park south of Sydney. From its inception in 1879 The Royal National Park was earmarked for army training in times of need. Starting with the Boer War then WW1 and in WW2 soldiers were stationed and trained in the park. Under the Deed of Grant (1887) the Trustees were obliged to provide space for the military. This was initially at Loftus where early encampments were held. In WW2 the Royal, as well as being used for training, the army posted a platoon to each of the Fortress Observation Posts at Jibbon, Waterrun, Wattamolla and Garie where they recorded coastal shipping movements.

2025

This paper explores the concept of "Kytherian love" as a model of reciprocal, ethically grounded affection rooted in Christian charity and mutual respect within marriage. Drawing on literary and artistic examples—particularly Francesco Colonna’s Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, Boccaccio’s Nastagio degli Onesti, and Botticelli’s visual adaptation— it is examined how the idea of requited love and the rejection of love renunciation are semantically developed. The island of Kythera serves as a symbolic space for a utopian vision of harmonious partnership and social order. The interrelation of natural space, anthropological models, and Christian moral discourse in shaping a semantics of love that is both idealistic and culturally specific are emphasized.

2025, The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences

This article describes the use of a combination of non-destructive techniques for the complex documentation of a fabulous historical site called Devil's Furrow, an unusual linear formation lying in the landscape of central Bohemia. In spite of many efforts towards interpretation of the formation, its original form and purpose have not yet been explained in a satisfactory manner. The study focuses on the northern part of the furrow which appears to be a dissimilar element within the scope of the whole Devil's Furrow. This article presents detailed description of relics of the formation based on historical map searches and modern investigation methods including airborne laser scanning, aerial photogrammetry (based on airplane and RPAS) and ground-penetrating radar. Airborne laser scanning data and aerial orthoimages acquired by the Czech Office for Surveying, Mapping and Cadastre were used. Other measurements were conducted by our laboratory. Data acquired by various methods provide sufficient information to determine the probable original shape of the formation and proves explicitly the anthropological origin of the northern part of the formation (around village Lipany).

2025, SISTEMA PARA EL PROCESAMIENTO DE NUBES DE PUNTOS ORIENTADO A LA REPRESENTACIÓN DEL TERRENO

El empleo de la tecnología VANT (Vehículos Aéreos no Tripulados) en labores de percepción remota ha derivado en la generación de una amplia gama de productos asociados a la Geomática, siendo las nubes de puntos de interés cardinal en el presente trabajo. Dicho conjunto de vértices constituye la base fundamental para la obtención de elementos indispensables para las Geociencias donde destacan los modelos digitales de elevaciones (MDE) y de superficie (MDS) como variantes de la distribución espacial de la variable “altura” de manera continua. La gestión de este conjunto de datos es una labor sumamente delicada que requiere tener en cuenta diversas consideraciones. El proceso de generación de las nubes de puntos no está exento de errores cuyas causas varían desde la precisión de los equipos de medición, el escenario de despliegue, el producto de software encargado del procesamiento, la exactitud aritmética del sistema de cómputo, entre otras, lo que ocasiona la existencia de datos redundantes o dispersos de la vecindad media. Otra cuestión al respecto es que las nubes de puntos pueden volverse en ocasiones sumamente “pesadas” para el equipo de cómputo destinado a su procesamiento provocando, independientemente de la estructura de datos de almacenamiento y de los algoritmos de procesamiento, altos tiempos de respuesta en la ejecución de tareas y en algunos casos la imposibilidad de dar cumplimiento a las mismas. Además, debido a que una nube de puntos solo puede representar la superficie externa de los objetos, en dependencia de la tecnología aplicada y los parámetros definidos para su generación, podrán obtenerse datos e información con propósitos limitados y bien definidos. El objetivo del presente trabajo es la implementación de un producto de software orientado al procesamiento de nubes de puntos obtenidas mediante tecnología VANT con sistemas de navegación global por satélite (GNSS) y cámaras digitales convencionales a bordo.

2025, Heritage

This study investigates the Roman land division system, centuriation, using LIDAR data and historical data to understand the landscape during the Roman period, in this case between Roman cities such as Siscia and Andautonia. LIDAR data analysis provided evidence of the preservation of the Roman centuriation system in the present day Turopoljski Lug forest. The azimuth suggests that centuriation aligned with Siscia's ager, while the precise territorial limits between the two agers remain unclear. Additionally, the orientation of Siscia's streets and the alignment of modern roads like Zagrebačka street suggest continuity of the Roman road system. The research also sheds light on the agricultural nature of the region in the Roman period, challenging traditional views of Turopolje as a marshy, forested area from prehistoric periods. The presence of Roman-era drainage systems and the re-evaluation of the historical landscape indicate that the region was actively cultivated. The study also discusses the abandonment of the centuriation system after the Roman period and its subsequent transformation into forested land. Future research should focus on the exact borders between the agers of Siscia and Andautonia and the ongoing influence of Roman land division on later historical landscapes.

2025

Diplomová práce se zaměřuje na nejpoužívanější metody dálkového archeologického průzkumu podmořského prostředí. Popisuje výhody i limitace jejich použití a přináší porovnání s využitím historických i aktuálních satelitních snímků pro detekci podvodních archeologických objektů. Využití tohoto typu dokumentace pak demonstruje v praktické části zaměřené na vytipované středomořské lokality. Práce se dále věnuje problematice Úmluvy UNESCO o ochraně podvodního kulturního dědictví a poukazuje na její konkrétní nedostatky v rámci ohrožených lokalit.
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The thesis focuses on the most commonly used methods of remote sensing in the field of maritime archaeology. It describes the advantages and limitations of their use and provides a comparison with the utilization of historical and current satellite imagery for detecting underwater archaeological objects. The practical section of the thesis demonstrates the application of this type of documentation, focusing on selected Mediterranean sites. Furthermore, the thesis addresses the issue of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and highlights its specific shortcomings concerning endangered sites.

2025, Journal of Field Archaeology

Although 80 years have passed since the end of the Second World War, the issue of people who died (or went missing) in various circumstances during it is still an important problem from a scientific, historical, cultural, social, and political point of view. An example of this is scientific research carried out at the Site of National Remembrance in Łambinowice, Poland, where prisoner of war (PoW) camps operated during the Second World War. In this article, we present the results of archaeological research carried out in 2024 that led to the discovery and subsequent exhumation of 60 Italian soldiers who died in the camp in A.D. 1943-1944. Thanks to the use of an interdisciplinary approach and methodology, it was possible to examine and restore the identity of the forgotten, missing soldiers. The case study shows the important social and cultural role of field archaeology in the context of researching events from the period of A.D. 1939-1945, where it allows for making new findings and reclaiming identities of those who died during the war.

2025, Antiquity

an archaeology of memory' is an interdisciplinary project that uses archaeological research methods and tools to locate unknown and unmarked graves of prisoners of war (PoW) and civilians related to the functioning of the German camp... more

2025, Ľudia, priestor, história 2

2025

One of the key objectives of archaeologists is to engage with both the academic community and the general public. Therefore, we believe that involving individuals interested in archaeology in various projects of the Arad Museum is highly beneficial. Bridging the gap between the scientific community, central and local authorities, and the public can create a balanced framework for understanding and promoting archaeological heritage.
To foster closer interaction between archaeologists and the public, we aim to present one of the most recent archaeological investigations carried out in Arad County. Specifically, we refer to an archaeological non-invasive survey conducted within the administrative territorial unit of Șagu. This research was undertaken in the early months of 2024. Our primary objective was to assess the archaeological potential of this micro-zone.

2025, ATAEUS Communicationes ex Instituto Archaeologico

Keywords: historical landscape, geoinformatics, archaeological topography, landscape characterisation,
algorithm-based analysis in archaeology

2025, La Loggetta di Piansano

Una imponente sostruzione stradale di epoca romana relativa all'antica via Flaminia realizzata nella valle del Treja, in prossimità di Civita Castellana

2025

In 1831 steam power came to Australia when no less than three steamships arrived on the Australian scene and started the inexorable process of replacing sail power with steam power which took over 100 years. This article examines the... more

2025

In 1929, Charles Lindbergh applied aerial reconnaissance to archaeological prospecting in the Yucatán. As most Maya remains were enshrouded bythe rainforest canopy, his campaign was not too enlightening. Recent remote sensing advances are now able to remove this obscuration. This is demonstrated across the massive city-state of Caracol which was abandoned ca. AD 950. After ~25 years of jungle surveys, ~12% of the ~200 km polity had been mapped. After several weeks, airborne LiDAR provided a synoptic view of heretofore undocumented Maya land use settlement features including: 10s of kilometers of roads, 100s of kilometers of agricultural terraces, and 1000s of structures.

2025, Space, Time, …

To understand the social, political, economic, and ecological implications of historic land use patterns of Caracol, one of the largest (~200 sq km) Maya archaeological sites, we are conducting a regional survey using satellite and airborne sensors. About one-fifth of this polity has been mapped with traditional ground-based methods. In this NASA-funded project, we acquired Landsat TM/ETM, IKONOS, and smallfootprint LiDAR data to detect archaeological features and measure rainforest properties based on canopy spectral signatures, threedimensional canopy structure, and below-canopy topography. Using pattern analysis techniques, we will delineate causeways, agricultural terraces, reservoirs, plazas, and buildings to determine the extent and spatial organization of the urban and suburban settlements around Caracol. Although the Maya typically clearcut ~75% of the land they inhabited, the vegetation rebounded to yield the most vast natural reforestation event in recent history (c. 1000 BP). From the imagery and point-cloud data, we will derive aboveground biomass and habitat structure (e.g., canopy top height, canopy openness, crown diameter of dominant trees, canopy texture) and assess forest recovery patterns. Thus, this study will link ancient land use legacies to current ecological condition and represents the most ambitious application of LiDAR for below-canopy archaeological prospecting to date.

2025, The Danes Churchyard, Ashdown Forest:

The Danes Churchyard is a prominent earthwork enclosure located within Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. Characterised by its distinctive D-shaped form, the site has long captured the attention of local historians, archaeologists, and folklorists. Traditionally referred to as “The Danes Churchyard,” local legend attributes the structure to Viking Danes, suggesting it may have served as a burial site or temporary encampment during the early medieval period. However, the absence of definitive archaeological evidence linking the site directly to Viking activity raises questions about its true origins. Recent LiDAR analysis and comparative studies suggest that the earthwork may pre-date the Viking Age, potentially aligning it with Late Bronze Age or Iron Age ceremonial or defensive functions. This paper re-evaluates the historical, topographical, and archaeological data associated with the Danes Churchyard, situating it within broader patterns of ritual landscape use in southern Britain. Through this multidisciplinary approach, the study aims to clarify the purpose and temporal context of the site, challenging traditional narratives while acknowledging the cultural importance of local oral traditions.

2025

From its inception in 1879 The Royal National Park was earmarked for army training in times of need. Starting with the Boer War then WW1 and in WW2 soldiers were stationed and trained in the park. Under the Deed of Grant (1887) the Trustees were obliged to provide space for the military. This was first at Loftus where early encampments were held.1 In WW2 the main army camp was north of Farnell Avenue into the park and despite the 80 odd years that have elapsed there is still many remains from the war years. This article looks at the Loftus area using LiDAR which gives us bare earth view of this area exposing both military and civilian remains.2 The aerial view below shows Loftus Oval, now used as a sports field, it probably originally performed some military function, such as a parade ground. The oval is between the tramway, formerly the railway line into the park and Farnell Ave the main entrance into the park.

2025, Mama Yakux Kawsan. La Vida del Agua, Unu, Yaku, Uma

Los Llanos de Moxos son la segunda sabana inundable más grande de América del Sur. Los cambios climáticos, provocan que la región esté sometida a periodos estacionales de sequías e inundaciones, estos factores contribuyeron a que las poblaciones precolombinas hayan tenido distintas estrategias de subsistencia en respuesta a este clima cambiante. Las obras de tierra relacionadas a las labores agrícolas son un buen ejemplo para mostrar cómo es que los habitantes en periodos precolombinos modificaron su espacio construyendo campos elevados de cultivo con sistemas de drenaje específicos, favoreciendo a que los cultivos no se inunden en temporada de lluvia y que mantengan un sistema de riego en temporada seca. Todas estas obras de tierra pertenecieron a diversas poblaciones indígenas que habitaron la región en distintos periodos de tiempo, haciendo evidente la importancia del manejo del agua en temporada de inundación y sequía. En algunos casos aprovechando la cercanía de cuerpos de agua mayores como por ejemplo los campos zanjados registrados a orillas del lago Ginebra.

2025

This study challenges long-held assumptions about the function of pyramidal structures by presenting multidisciplinary evidence from the Bosnian Pyramid Complex in Visoko, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Contrary to the conventional interpretation of pyramids as funerary monuments, this research suggests that these structures were deliberately designed as energy machinesamplifying natural electromagnetic fields, generating focused energy beams, and exhibiting geometric and material properties that defy natural formation. Through satellite imaging, LiDAR analysis, archaeological excavation, field measurements, Monte Carlo simulations, and comparative studies with global megalithic sites, this article explores the hypothesis that the Bosnian pyramids were part of a technologically sophisticated prehistoric infrastructure. Findings include: true north orientation to within 12 arc seconds, organized concrete-like construction blocks, electromagnetic and ultrasound emissions at 28.5 kHz, and geometric site planning consistent with sacred geometry and the golden section. These converging lines of evidence suggest intentional design for energy generation, positioning the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun as a case study in re-evaluating ancient technological capabilities.

2025, Histoires du Valois, bulletin de la Société d'Histoire et d'Archéologie du Valois

Les forêts de Compiègne et de Retz ont abrité entre le XIVe et le début du XVIIe siècle un important artisanat de fabrication du verre, qui tirait profit de leurs multiples ressources (bois, sable, fougères). Mentionné par les anciens historiens et chroniqueurs du Valois (Bergeron, Carlier, ...) cet artisanat, dont la micro-toponymie1 conserve encore le souvenir, n'avait jusqu'alors pas fait l'objet d'une recherche systématique2. Une série de dépouillements de certains fonds d'archives conservés aux Archives Nationales et aux Archives Départementales de l'Oise a permis de localiser et dater certains des fours à verre, et d'identifier les dynasties de verriers les ayant fait fonctionner. Ces travaux ont également mis en lumière certains réseaux familiaux et réseaux techniques de fabrication du verre, dont la zone d'influence dépassait largement le Valois.

2025, Canadian Military History

2025, HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)

Auteur Région Méthode objet résultat Bolitzer et Netusil (2000) Portland Prix hédoniste Zone verte 0 > si rapprochement Cavailhès (2005) France Prix hédoniste Sentiers randonnée NS Correll et al. (1978) Prix hédoniste Ceinture verte 0 > si rapprochement Garrod et Willis (1998) Classement contingent Vue sur pylônes électriques 0 < Goffette-Nagot (1994) Auteur Région Méthode indices résultat Cavailhès (2005) France Prix hédoniste Types d'exploitations agricoles Auteur Région méthode indices Résultat Diversité : Shannon-Weiner Auteur Région méthode Variables résultat Etat sauvage Auteur Région Méthode Variables résultat Bastian et al. (2002) Diversité : indice de Simpson Santos, J.M. (1998), The economic valuation of landscape change : theory and policies ofr land use and conservation, Northampton MA, Edward Elgar. Santos, J.M. (2001), A synthesis of country reports on demand measurement of noncommodity outputs in OECD agriculture, annex 3: Transferring landscape vales: how and how accurately?, OECD, Directorate for food, agriculture and fisheries, workshop on multifunctionality, 2-3 July.

2025

The non-profit amateur science project Hillforts.eu has already made available 300 3D models of hillforts in Poland available in the open data repository opendata.hillforts.eu.

2025

The Ravne 3 tunnel complex, situated in the central region of Bosnia-Herzegovina, represents a recently excavated subterranean feature of potential archaeological and environmental significance. This study presents an integrated stratigraphic, artifact-based, and environmental analysis of the Ravne 3 tunnels. Stratigraphic profiles and multi-period artifact assemblages suggest episodic human activity spanning from the Roman era to the Late Middle Ages. Radiocarbon and U-Th dating of organic samples and speleothems provide a chronological framework, with calibrated dates ranging from the 4th century CE to approximately 5900 years BP. Environmental monitoring within the tunnel reveals elevated concentrations of negative ions, low electromagnetic radiation, and stable microclimatic parameters, contributing to a regenerative subterranean environment. The findings support the hypothesis that Ravne 3 is part of a larger, historically utilized tunnel system in the Visoko valley, with implications for both heritage management and bio-environmental science.

2025

This study presents groundbreaking geometric and astronomical correlations between the Pleiades star cluster and the spatial layout of the Bosnian Pyramid Complex. Drawing on LiDAR-based topographic data, high-resolution geodetic surveys, and comparative archaeoastronomical methods, the research examines straight-line alignments, triangular relationships, and Fibonacci spiral geometries embedded within the landscape. Key spatial configurations include the stellar and terrestrial alignments Taygeta-Maia-Alcyone and Moon-Earth-Dragon, as well as Electra-Alcyone-Pleione and Sun-Love-Dragon. The stellar triangle Maia-Electra-Merope is systematically compared to the Sun-Moon-Dragon pyramid triangle in Bosnia. Using angular analysis and golden ratio modeling, the study identifies Fibonacci spirals originating from the stars Maia, Celaeno, and Alcyone, which are mirrored in the summit arrangement of pyramids, tumuli, tunnel entrances, and river confluences across the Bosnian Valley. To assess the probability that such correspondences could arise by chance, the study introduces a series of Monte Carlo simulations (10,000 iterations per scenario). These simulations demonstrate that: • The chance of forming an equilateral triangle with all three points cardinally aligned is effectively zero (p < 0.0001); • The presence of three golden spirals, each intersecting major features, is also statistically negligible; • Matching golden spirals across both celestial and terrestrial domains is extremely unlikely to result from randomness. These quantitative results provide strong statistical support for intentional design, reinforcing the hypothesis that sacred geometry and astral encoding were central to the site's layout. The discovery of a previously undocumented golden spiral structure internal to the Pleiades adds further novelty to the astronomical dimension of this study. This research contributes to the fields of archaeoastronomy, sacred geometry, and megalithic spatial analysis by offering a data-driven, reproducible model for investigating cosmological planning in ancient landscapes. Given the calendrical and symbolic importance of the Pleiades across cultures-Maya, Ancestral Puebloans, Japanese, Maori, and Greeks-this work supports the idea that prehistoric builders may have used stellar geometry as a template for Earth-based construction. All conclusions are grounded in verified measurements, peer-reviewed literature, and advanced spatial simulation.

2025, Geoheritage

Geocultural sites are locations where the connection between human history and geo-features is meaningful. In areas currently divided also by national boundaries, it is crucial to determine how the landscape influenced the settlement of past human populations. The Balzi Rossi geosite is a long-lasting investigated archaeological area including caves, rock shelters, and open-air archaeological sites located along the Liguro-Provençal Coast, in the Italian territory, not far from the border with France. Therein, a stratigraphic record preserving more than 200 ky of human exploitation of natural resources and response to northwestern Mediterranean Sea-level fluctuations and climate change is preserved. Local archaeological evidence encompasses the occupational phases of the Neanderthal population and the appearance of Homo sapiens, thus attributing to the Balzi Rossi cliff a very high scientific value. The SPHeritage Project is aimed at deepening interdisciplinary investigations, towards the sustainable promotion of local geocultural heritage in collaboration with community leaders and stakeholders. In this contribution, we discuss the results of a survey performed among an international team of scientists involved in the research project to assess the scientific and cultural value of the site. Additionally, the outcomes of a World Cafè initiative that involved local community leaders and stakeholders confirm the uniqueness of the Balzi Rossi site and its high potential of promotion. Such activities highlight the possibility of reinforcing the connection between geocultural sites spread along the Liguro-Provençal Coast through the planning of outdoor paths and multimedia activities based on innovative tools. These proposals may improve the territorial governance and strengthen the 'sense of place' in local population.

2025

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2025, DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Seismic surface waves may show amplitude resonances at certain frequencies depending on the thickness and elastic parameters of near-surface layers. The question is whether the resonance frequencies of Rayleigh-waves can be used to prospect archaeological remains of small-scale buildings, such as pit houses. Pit houses are small houses consisting of a man-made pit with a depth of up to 1 m and a diameter of a few metres, covered by a wooden roof. Their shape varies from rounded to rectangular. In the archaeological record, these houses are preserved as refilled hollows in the subsurface. The investigated pit house is part of a multiphase settlement on the island of Föhr (North Germany), dating mainly from the 8th to the 11th century AD. The settlement was first discovered in 2006 through crop marks found in aerial pictures . The settlement has a size of approximately 10 ha and is located close to the shore on the southern edge of the Pleistocene core of the island, overlooking a salt marsh. upon discovery, the entire settlement was prospected with magnetics . The position of the house on good accessible grassland, its small size, its clear shape observed on the magnetic map and the extensive set of collected geophysical data made it a good target for a feasibility study of the seismic method presented in this paper. Wynn (1986) mentioned a technique called bosing (introduced by Aitken 1974). This technique is a qualitative version of the method used in this work. Bosing refers to thumping the ground with a seismic source to detect different sounds caused by resonant effects over hollows, structures, and soils of different compaction . The present paper summarizes the work of , who introduced a method based on surface-wave oscillations. The method uses an artificial seismic impulse applied at a certain point in the measurement area. The subsoil will react with its natural impulse response. The properties of this oscillation depend on the velocity-depth structure underneath the point of measurement. Oscillations on top of anthropogenic structures will thus react differently than points above undisturbed soil. The results from resonance analysis are compared with magnetic gradiometer data and ground penetrating radar (GPR) results.

2025

This study investigates the geometric presence and architectural significance of Fibonacci spirals within two of the world's most enigmatic pyramid complexes: the Giza Plateau in Egypt and the Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids in Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through analysis of satellite imagery, topographic surveys, and digital overlays, the research identifies multiple instances of logarithmic spiral patterns consistent with the Fibonacci sequence and Golden Ratio (φ ≈ 1.618). These spirals connect major structures such as the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple in Egypt, as well as the Bosnian Pyramids of the Sun, Moon, Earth, and Dragon. The spatial relationships and angular progressions across both sites suggest intentional placement aligned with principles of harmonic proportion. The findings support the hypothesis that spiral geometry was not merely aesthetic but central to the symbolic and structural planning of ancient sacred architecture. This comparative approach reveals a shared mathematical consciousness across civilizations and opens new avenues for interpreting ancient landscape design through the lens of geometry.

2025

Over the past several decades, hundreds of pyramid-shaped structures around the world have remained obscured beneath layers of forest, vegetation, and soiloften misclassified, neglected, or unexplored due to ecological, cultural, or political barriers. This article presents the first comprehensive global overview of forested pyramids across continents, including sites in China, Indonesia, Mesoamerica, Bosnia, the United States, Cambodia, and the Mediterranean. Drawing from over 30 years of firsthand archaeological exploration and field research, this work analyzes the materials, geometry, orientation, and preservation status of these hidden structures. The paper frames a critical dilemma facing modern archaeology: whether to preserve forest ecosystems that now cover these monuments or excavate and restore the pyramids to advance scientific knowledge and sustainable tourism. Special focus is given to material durability, local ecological conditions, and stakeholder positions (scientific, governmental, and public). The article proposes a tiered strategy for excavation and site management based on construction quality and cultural value, advocating for a balanced approach between conservation and discovery.

2025

This study presents a multidisciplinary investigation of the pyramid-shaped formation known as the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun (Visočica Hill) located in central Bosnia-Herzegovina. Integrating geodetic, geomorphological, geological, archaeological, electromagnetic, and geometrical data, the analysis examines whether the formation's distinctive features can be fully explained by natural processes or whether anthropogenic activity may have played a role in its current structure. High-resolution topographic surveys reveal precise orientation of the northern slope toward true north, within ±0° 0′ 12″, comparable to other ancient pyramid structures. Remote sensing and LiDAR data show symmetry and uniformity in slope angles, while archaeological excavation over multiple field seasons has uncovered artificially arranged large blocks composed of breccia, clay binders, and sandstoneexhibiting compressive strength exceeding that of modern concrete. Geophysical measurements detect consistent emissions in the 28-30 kHz range and unusual electromagnetic behavior, especially during lunar events. Geometrical overlays, including Fibonacci spirals and Golden Ratio proportions, further highlight intentional design. These multiple lines of evidence are evaluated in support of the hypothesis that the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun represents a large-scale, artificially enhanced formation with unknown function, possibly rooted in pre-classical engineering and geospatial knowledge. These observations align with previous findings in comparative spiral geometry research involving both Egyptian and Bosnian pyramids (Osmanagić 2025).

2025

This study presents an interdisciplinary investigation of the Bosnian Pyramid of the Moon through archaeological excavation, spatial geometry, geophysical surveying, and astronomical analysis. Stratigraphic excavations reveal sandstone terrace structures with clay interlayers suggestive of engineered construction. Topographic and satellite analyses demonstrate alignments incorporating Fibonacci geometry and equilateral triangular relationships among major features in the Visoko Valley. LiDAR and thermal inertia mapping highlight geomorphological anomalies, while ELF frequency measurements record coherent lowfrequency emissions, including the Schumann resonance. PIP and NEV imaging show vertical energy field phenomena distinct from natural landscapes. Astronomical observations document solstice and equinox shadow interactions between pyramid structures. These combined results suggest a complex integration of geological, energetic, and astronomical principles in the ancient landscape, warranting further interdisciplinary research into the origins and functions of the Visoko Valley formations.

2025

This paper presents the first systematic classification of symbolic inscriptions discovered at the Bosnian Pyramid Complex, particularly in the Ravne tunnel system. Through detailed documentation of 18 figures-including epigraphic photographs, archaeological illustrations, and comparative charts-this study establishes the basis for identifying a potentially independent symbolic system, herein referred to as the 'Visoko Proto-Script'. The analysis draws comparative parallels to known prehistoric symbol systems such as the Vinča civilization of Southeastern Europe and early Runic traditions found in Northern and Central Europe. Several key glyph forms-such as chevrons, tridents, vertical strokes, and branching symbols-demonstrate formal and functional similarities across cultural contexts. The findings support the hypothesis that these inscriptions were not merely decorative, but symbolic in nature. While some interpretations suggest possible ritual or energetic functions, these remain tentative and require further empirical investigation. This research contributes to the broader discourse on pre-alphabetic writing, cultural continuity in symbolic systems, and the role of sacred geometry in prehistoric epigraphy.

2025, Latin American Antiquity

Recent archaeological and remote sensing research in the Maya Lowlands has demonstrated evidence for extensive modification of the landscape in the forms of channeled fields and upland terraces. Scholars often assume these measures were taken primarily to intensify maize production; however, paleoethnobotany highlights a greater diversity of crops grown by the precolonial Maya. This study combines the growth requirements of 18 crops cultivated by ancient Maya farmers with lidar and other geospatial data in a suitability model that maps optimal areas for growth. These 18 crops cluster into five groups of crops with similar growth requirements. Across the study region, different groupings of crops had different suitability in and around different ancient Maya centers and agricultural features. This spatial variation in suitability reflects the heterogeneity of land resources and adaptations and contributes to existing conversations about economic and settlement organization in the study area. The results of this study serve as a foundation for future field studies and more complex spatial models.

2025, UKSW

An introduction to the application of aerial reconnaissance in archaeology and ancient landscape from a Central Eurepean perspective.

2025, MSc Dissertation

Although amongst the most iconic and clearly visible of prehistoric remains in Britain, Hillforts are generally poorly investigated and understood. There are some 3000 known sites in Britain and Ireland.
A project run by Oxford and Edinburgh Universities is creating a definitive Atlas of Iron Age Hillforts in Britain and Ireland; this database is used to identify patterns in the distribution of Hillforts in the British Isles, using modern spatial analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) methods and tools.
Initial analysis focuses on identifying groupings of Hillforts using percolation analysis, based purely on the Euclidean distance between them, a technique applied in geography. This has produced results showing clusters in Britain that have distinctive regional characteristics. It has also been applied in Ireland, showing quite a different pattern.
This study continues with analyses to identify possible territorial and hierarchical relationships between Hillforts within selected clusters, based on the sites’ enclosed area, and these are explored for possible explanations. Spatial comparisons are also applied with other classes of monument, boundary data and with finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme in order to identify spatial relationships and possible patterns of continuity through time.

2025, Public archaeology and archaeological tourism at the local level: opportunities for utilizing archaeological sites along the Lower Silesian section of the “Barycz Valley” kayaking route to enhance the tourism offering

The objective of the article is to present the results of research on the possibility of using selected archaeological sites for tourism purposes in order to expand the tourist offer of the Barycz Valley region. The analysis was conducted only for the section of the river running within the borders of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship because tourism development is linked to local government institutions and the structures of available information. The work was carried out using secondary and primary data. Using the research desk method, sources from the field of archaeology (including publications of excavation results) and tourism geography (including analyses of tourism development strategies) were used, and then field research was conducted to supplement the previously obtained information. As a result of the work, several dozen sites were analyzed and finally 11 of them were selected, based on which a proposal to create an archaeological trail along the existing kayak route on the Barycz River was presented.

2025, 27th EAA Annual Meeting (Kiel Virtual, 2021)

327 ENGENDERING PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGY [AGE]