Anthropic impact on the archaeological sites reflected in geospatial analysis. Study case: Ilfov County Cover Image

Anthropic impact on the archaeological sites reflected in geospatial analysis. Study case: Ilfov County
Anthropic impact on the archaeological sites reflected in geospatial analysis. Study case: Ilfov County

Author(s): Mihai Florea
Subject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Editura Cetatea de Scaun
Keywords: Romania; Ilfov county; GIS analysis; archaeological sites

Summary/Abstract: The spatial dimension of human behavior is an important research field in archaeology. The methods and techniques related with geomatics, especially GIS (Geographical Information System), are useful tools for archaeologists. The present study aims to analyze the anthropic impact on the archaeological sites in the Ilfov County, based on the data that covers a 150 years period (1864 – 2015) are used. Along with assessing anthropic impact, this paper presents a methodology of work which can be used in urban planning, in order to minimize uncontrolled losses on heritage.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 207-221
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English