Kuibyshev reservoir shore transformation as a factor of archaeological heritage objects destruction

Abstract

The article presents the results of long-term research carried out in the shoreline zone of the Kuibyshev reservoir, at the location of the Izmer’s complex of multitemporal archeological sites, territory the Republic of Tatarstan. “Beganchik” Paleolithic site and fortified settlement of Bolgar period “Devichiy Gorodok” were selected for detailed study. The assessment of the shoreline transformation has been carried out with the use of remote sensing data, advanced methods of field survey and geoinformation analysis. As a result the most dynamic areas have been identified. In the work, were used archival aerial images, high-resolution satellite images and results of field surveys.