Geophysical Investigation of the Malga Archaeological Park (Carthage, Tunisia)

A non-invasive multitechnical geophysical survey at the Malga archaeological park in Carthage, Tunisia, revealed significant subsurface structures that likely correspond to buried archaeological relics. The study identified a potential linear magnetic anomaly on the eastern-north side of the site, possibly linked to ruins made of sandy bricks similar to those found in the Carthage-Zaghouan Aqueduct. Additionally, numerous bipolar magnetic anomalies suggested the presence of magnetized bodies beneath the surface. Seismic tomography profiles further delineated four distinct stratigraphic layers, with variations in seismic velocity potentially indicating limestone enrichment or phreatic water influence. A depth of approximately 1 meter was identified for potential archaeological features exhibiting strong electrical resistivity contrasts.

Jrad, A., Jallouli, C., Quesnel, Y., & Rochette, P. (2018). Geophysical Investigation of the Malga Archaeological Park (Carthage, Tunisia). 24th European Meeting of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.201802512