Non-destructive geo-investigation to detect, map, and characterize buried archaeological features without excavation.
Archaeological prospection is essential for:
- Cultural heritage preservation
- Archaeological site planning and excavation guidance
- Impact assessments for infrastructure and urban expansion
- Risk mitigation prior to construction
- Documentation for UNESCO and national heritage registries
We combine high-resolution geophysical tools, AI-assisted processing, and multidisciplinary geological knowledge to deliver precise subsurface maps that reduce excavation time, lower risk of site damage, and improve scientific understanding.
Key Capabilities & Objectives
1. Mapping Buried Archaeological Structures
Identification and delineation of:
- Foundations, walls, floors, pavements
- Tombs, chambers, crypts, and burial complexes
- Ancient settlements, urban layouts, and fortifications
- Roads, water channels, cisterns, and historic infrastructure
High-resolution imaging supports accurate planning and targeted excavation.
2. Non-Invasive Exploration of Sensitive Heritage Sites
Our methods eliminate the need for excavation during early surveys, allowing:
- Minimal disturbance to protected areas
- Preservation of fragile materials
- Safe documentation of heritage under modern infrastructure
- Rapid assessment of large or inaccessible terrains
3. 3D Reconstruction & Digital Twin Modeling
AI-enhanced modeling allows:
- 3D subsurface reconstructions of buried features
- Geological-stratigraphic layer interpretations
- Digital archival for heritage conservation agencies
- Predictive mapping of likely archaeological zones
These digital representations significantly improve interpretation accuracy for archaeologists and planners.
Geophysical Techniques for Archaeology
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for shallow architectural remains
- Magnetometry / Gradiometry for hearths, kilns, burned floors, brick structures
- Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) for stone foundations and void detection
- Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) for metal relics and soil property contrasts
- Microgravity surveys for crypts, cavities, tunnels, chambers
- Drone-based multispectral & LIDAR scanning to reveal ancient landscape patterns
- Satellite remote sensing (thermal IR, vegetation stress anomalies)
Applications
- Archaeological research and excavation planning
- Preventative surveys for new infrastructure projects
- Environmental and Heritage Impact Assessments (EHIA)
- Cultural resource management (CRM)
- Evaluation for historic site conservation
- Locating unmarked graves, lost settlements, and ancient road networks
Deliverables
- High-resolution geophysical maps
- 2D/3D models of subsurface archaeological features
- Geo-referenced anomaly maps and interpretations
- Digital twin models for heritage documentation
- Technical reports compliant with heritage authority standards
- Recommendations for targeted excavation, conservation, or site protection