Survey of Archaeological Sites Using GPR

Abstract

This research deals with the review of GPR ground radar technology as one of the geophysical techniques adopted in modern archaeological surveys based on waves of electromagnetic rays. That are reflective from surfaces and characterized by their high speed،  and after addressing the general concepts of archaeological survey and its benefits in completing field excavation work،  the geophysical radar technology،  its working principles and the beginnings of its use in the field of archaeology as one of the modern scientific methods adopted in archaeological surveys،  which emerged as a result of the need to develop new scientific field means to solve the issues and problems of archaeological survey and excavation work،  facilitate the task of field work and avoid exposing archaeological sites to any damage or loss،  as a large amount of accurate and integrated scientific information has become possible to collect with the least possible effort and time using this scientific technology. The study concludes that  the advantages of using ground radar technology in surveying archaeological sites were summarized with a number of points that determined the goal and significance of the need to ensure the use of this non-destructive technology in the any archaeological site selected and prior to the commencement of excavation work.