The Characterization of the Lower Town of the UNESCO Archaeological Site of Arslantepe (Malatya, Türkiye) Using the Geophysical E-PERTI Method (Extended Data-Adaptive Probability-Based Electrical Resistivity Tomography Inversion Method)

A potential fortification trace has been identified at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arslantepe (Malatya, Türkiye) using advanced geophysical techniques. The study applied the Extended data-adaptive Probability-based Electrical Resistivity Tomography Inversion (E-PERTI) method to a large dataset covering 4300 m² in an unexplored area at the site's lower town. This approach effectively reduced noise and enhanced resistivity highs, revealing new archaeological insights that challenge existing knowledge of the site's structure. The findings suggest that E-PERTI is a powerful tool for uncovering hidden features in complex stratigraphic contexts, offering significant potential for future archaeological research.

Balossi Restelli, F., Cozzolino, M., Manuelli, F., & Mauriello, P. (2025). The Characterization of the Lower Town of the UNESCO Archaeological Site of Arslantepe (Malatya, Türkiye) Using the Geophysical E-PERTI Method (Extended Data-Adaptive Probability-Based Electrical Resistivity Tomography Inversion Method). Heritage, 8(2), 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage8020037