• T.N. Smekalova
  • E.B. Yatsishina
  • A.S. Garipov
  • A.E. Pasumanskii
  • R.S. Ketsko
  • A.V. Chudin
© 2016, Pleiades Publishing, Inc.The natural science methods applied in archaeological field survey are briefly reviewed. They are classified into several groups: remote sensing (analysis of space and airspace photographs, viewshed analysis, study of detailed topographic and special maps, and three-dimensional photogrammetry), geophysical survey, and analysis of cultural layer elements (by geochemical, paleosol, and other methods). The most important principle is the integration of complementary nondestructive and fast natural science methods in order to obtain the most complete and reliable results. Emphasis is placed on the consideration of geophysical methods of the study, primarily, magnetic exploration. A multidisciplinary study of the monuments of ancient Chersonesos and its “barbarian” environment is described as an example of successful application of a complex technique.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)533-542
JournalCrystallography Reports
Volume61
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

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