Results of the Geophysical Prospections 2016 and 2017 in the Valleys of Pesa and Orme

The geophysical surveys conducted at the sites of Molino San Vincenzo and Podere Piano at the river Pesa as well as the sites of Il Cotone and Martignana at the river Orme have resulted in new and detailed insights into the settlement patterns of this area. The measurements at Molino San Vincenzo helped to complete the picture of the Roman rural site. In Podere Piano traces of human utilization could be documented. For more detailed statements further research is needed. Il Cotone could be defined as a Roman rural settlement in an outstanding topographic position including industrial installations. Finally, the survey at Martignana revealed traces of a probable medieval building, equally situated at a convenient higher terrace at the Orme Valley.

geophysics

magnetics

ground-penetrating radar

Tuscany

settlement archaeology

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Günther Schörner (ed.), The Vienna Orme and Pesa Valley Project: Proceedings of the International Workshop held at Vienna, June 22–23, 2018

Vienna

Projektinitiative Roman Rural Landscapes am Institut für Klassische Archäologie der Universität Wien