Integrated application of geophysical methods for investigation of the Al-Berktain archaeological site in the city of Jerash, Jordan

Hawamdeh, Alaa; Jaradat, Rasheed A.; al-Saad, Ziad

doi:10.1007/s12665-014-3650-6

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“…ERT methods have been widely used as powerful tools in archaeological prospecting in order to provide high‐resolution images of the subsurface (Hawamdeh et al ., 2015; Sapia et al ., 2017; Tsokas et al ., 2018; Yilmaz et al ., 2019). ERT is an active geophysical technique for imaging subsurface structures by using multi‐electrode electrical measurements made at the surface.…”

Section: Geophysical Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Archaeogeophysical exploration in Neuss‐Norf, Germany using electrical resistivity tomography and magnetic data

Ibraheem

Bergers

Tezkan

2021

Near Surface Geophysics

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A combination of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and magnetic gradiometry was selected to examine a hypothesis concerning the presence of remains of one of the oldest archaeological churches in the Rhineland, located in Neuss‐Norf, Germany. The gradiometer survey was carried out to measure the vertical gradient of the magnetic field using a proton precession magnetometer along several profiles. The magnetic data were reduced to the magnetic pole; then analytic signal and power spectrum techniques were applied. The ERT survey was based on the magnetic results, and both Wenner and dipole–dipole configurations were employed to collect the apparent resistivity data along 12 ERT profiles. The field ERT data from these two arrays were merged into one dataset to form a non‐conventional mixed array. The robust (blocky) inversion technique was applied to the resistivity data in order to derive the two‐dimensional resistivity distribution of the subsurface. Despite the noisy surroundings, the magnetic survey was able to give an indication of potential walls of the ancient church in addition to several subsurface magnetic sources. Moreover, highly resistivity anomalies were observed within the first 1–2 m of the subsurface soil and were interpreted as possible remains of man‐made structures. This depth range was also confirmed by the spectral analysis of the magnetic data. A strong consistency between the two methods was observed in some locations of the site. In addition, the ERT measurements confirm and complement most of the magnetic results. We successfully detected anomalous zones that could be associated with the walls of at least one ancient church building in addition to several possible archaeological structures in the survey area.

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Section: Geophysical Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Archaeogeophysical exploration in Neuss‐Norf, Germany using electrical resistivity tomography and magnetic data

Ibraheem

Bergers

Tezkan

2021

Near Surface Geophysics

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“…This method involves the collection of a large number of samples along a profile using a given electrode interval (Hawamdeh et al 2014). In this study, ERT was only used for in situ experiments.…”

Section: Electrical Resistivity Tomography (Ert) Profilesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Monitoring landslides with geophysical and geodetic observations

2015

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The objective of this study was to evaluate and predict land movement by integrating geodetic, geophysical and meteorological data in a landslide area. Specifically, electrical resistivity tomography surveying, Global Navigation Satellite System and terrestrial laser scanning techniques were integrated to monitor a landslide. The study area lies to the southeast of the town of Taşkent in southern Turkey, close to Balcılar in the Central Taurus mountain chain. Landslides result in considerable damage to structures, farmland and the environment in this area; therefore, it is important to characterise the size, extent and timing of past land movements in order to mitigate damage from future landslides. Analysis presented in this paper shows that the greatest land movements in the region occur in spring, when average motions can be up to 1.5 m per month. It is demonstrated that integrated techniques provide a better means for monitoring landslide processes and gathering data for predictions of future movements. Mapping landslide movements by integrating geophysical and geodetic observations can provide a meaningful evaluation of a landslide and its dynamics.

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“…electrical resistivity, seismic, ground penetrating radar, gravity, magnetic, etc. ).Geophysical method has widely being applied in several areas related to forensic assessment [3][4][5][6], environmental [7][8][9][10][11], engineering [12][13][14], mining [15][16][17] and archaeological [18][19][20] studies .Consequently, this study was performed to establish the application of electrical resistivity method for unknown tube well depth evaluation which being verified using established properties of earth materials resistivity, geological map and borehole data. content derived from high water table of lowland areas.…”

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Evaluation of Unknown Tube Well Depth Using Electrical Resistivity Method

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Abstract. Electrical resistivity method has increasingly adopted in engineering, environmental, mining and archaeological studies. Systematic and proper studies of unknown civil engineering structure evaluation particularly on tube well depth was rarely being established. Conventionally, camera test or string with weight approach has been used to evaluate unknown tube well depth thus exposed to several restriction due to its expensive and time consuming. Hence, this study focused on evaluation of unknown tube well depth using indirect test with particular reference to electrical resistivity method (ERM).A single spread line of electrical resistivity survey was performed using ABEM SAS 4000 equipment set based on Wenner and Pole-dipole array in line with the tube well position. Electrical resistivity raw data was processed using RES2DINV software producing electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) of the subsurface profile studied. Then, electrical resistivity value (ERV) obtained from RES2DINV analyses (ERT) was extracted and analysed using plotted graph (depth versus ERV) specifically at tube well position based on electrical resistivity spread line performed. It was found that both array have shown some good similarity results in term of tube well depth (20 m) thus able to verify the result interpreted. Both array have shown some good similarity of ERV representing groundwater (ERV = 10 -100 Ωm) and soil with water (ERV > 100 Ωm) at depth of 0 -20 m and >20 m respectively. All those interpretation have shown good agreement based on verification thru established ERV of earth materials references, geological map and nearest available boreholes data. Hence, this study has shown that the application of ERM was applicable in evaluation of unknown tube well depth which efficient in term of cost, time and environmental sustainable.

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Integrated application of geophysical methods for investigation of the Al-Berktain archaeological site in the city of Jerash, Jordan

Cited by 5 publications

References 11 publications

Archaeogeophysical exploration in Neuss‐Norf, Germany using electrical resistivity tomography and magnetic data

Archaeogeophysical exploration in Neuss‐Norf, Germany using electrical resistivity tomography and magnetic data

Monitoring landslides with geophysical and geodetic observations

Evaluation of Unknown Tube Well Depth Using Electrical Resistivity Method

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