Archaeological Prospection

Non-invasive survey methods are an integral part of modern archaeological research: many new discoveries around the globe are based on innovative, non-destructive investigations. These include the geophysical detection of buried sites, the localisation of lost cities in the jungle using digital terrain models, and the search for shipwrecks with the aid of underwater sonar.

Yet archaeological prospecting is not merely about finding the best way to map archaeological and historical remains. It covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the monitoring of archaeological and historical sites for heritage conservation, the optimisation of the analysis of large datasets, and the understanding of soil and environmental aspects in relation to our measurement results. Our field of expertise therefore lies at an exciting interface between archaeology, geophysics, materials science, heritage conservation, spatial analysis and soil science.

The Archaeological Prospection research group at the University of Bamberg offers a unique opportunity to specialise in this rapidly developing field. Teaching is small-scale, practice-oriented and linked to various research projects carried out in the department of Archaeology.

For further information, please contact Dr Wieke de Neef: wieke.de-neef(at)uni-bamberg.de wieke.de-neef(at)uni-bamberg.de