Integrated remote sensing techniques for the detection of buried archaeological adobe structures: preliminary results in Cahuachi (Peru)

摘要

This paper is focused on the jointly use of satellite Quickbird (QB) imagesand Ground Probing Radar (GPR) for assessing their capability in the detectionof archaeological adobe structures (sun-dried earth material). Suchdetection is particularly complex. due to the low contrast generally existing between thearchaeological features and the background. Two significant test areas wereinvestigated in the Ceremonial Centre of Cahuachi (in the Nasca territory,Southern Peru) dating back to 6th century BC to 4th centuryAD.Our results showed that both satellite and GPR data provided valuable indications for unearthing precious ancient remains.Our preliminary analyses pointed out that the integrated use of non destructiveremote sensing techniques has high potentiality for its important scientificimplications and for its significant contributions to cultural resource management.