Applications of Remote Sensing in Archaeology: Surface and sub-surface feature detection over UNESCO World Heritage sites and archaeological sites in Italy using optical and radar data

Remote sensing, particularly polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical data, demonstrates significant potential for detecting both surface and subsurface archaeological features across diverse landscapes. This study highlights how the integration of these techniques can serve as a powerful tool in archaeology, offering new insights into UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Gebel Barkal in Sudan. The research proposes a methodology that combines polarimetric SAR responses with optical data to enhance feature detection, showcasing preliminary results that underscore its relevance for humanistic sciences. This approach holds promise for advancing archaeological discoveries by revealing structures otherwise obscured or inaccessible through traditional methods.

Dore Nicole, Patruno Jolanda, Sarti Francesco, Ruescas Ana B., & Hernandez M. (2010). Applications of Remote Sensing in Archaeology: Surface and sub-surface feature detection over UNESCO World Heritage sites and archaeological sites in Italy using optical and radar data. Imagin[e,G] Europe. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-60750-494-8-100