Impact of modern evolution of Paphos town to its ancient necropoleis: a multi-temporal GIS and earth observation analysis

Modern urban development in Paphos, Cyprus, poses significant risks to ancient Hellenistic and Roman necropoleis, which are primarily underground rock-hewn tombs. These sites, often discovered accidentally during infrastructure projects, suffer damage due to tight time constraints and lack of systematic excavation. To address this, the study employs multi-temporal GIS and earth observation techniques to monitor and sustainably plan for the preservation of these funerary landscapes. By leveraging remote sensing, researchers aim to mitigate the impact of modern urbanization on archaeological heritage, offering a proactive approach to conservation.

Lysandrou, V., Agapiou, A., & Hadjimitsis, D. G. (2015). Impact of modern evolution of Paphos town to its ancient necropoleis: a multi-temporal GIS and earth observation analysis. Third International Conference on Remote Sensing and Geoinformation of the Environment (RSCy2015), 9535, 95350Y. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2192514