Study of an Archeological Site near Mount Vesuvius using Ground-Penetrating Radar Pollena Trocchia, Italy

Authors

Robert Weight, Brigham Young University
Dr. John McBride, Brigham Young University

Keywords

archeological site, Mount Vesuvius, ground-penetrating radar, Pollena Trocchia, Italy

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Geological Sciences

Abstract

A major archeological excavation is ongoing for a Roman site near Mt. Vesuvius in the modern town of Pollena Trocchia, Italy. The excavation is being pursued as collaboration between BYU and the University of Naples. The excavation is being done in a present day urban setting therefore the excavators must be strategic in their methods and guided by whatever tools possible to avoid public disruption. A ground penetrating radar or GPR survey was completed which provided images of buried structures, collapsed buildings, and horizontal volcanic ash beds covering the site. These geophysical methods have assisted in a more timely and calculated excavation of the archeological site.

Recommended Citation

Weight, Robert and McBride, Dr. John (2013) "Study of an Archeological Site near Mount Vesuvius using Ground-Penetrating Radar Pollena Trocchia, Italy," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2681.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2681