Resumo
This proposal is based on my doctoral thesis project, which aims to analyse the historical sequence of the Iron Age (8th-2nd centuries BCE) in the Upper-Middle Ebro and Upper Douro basins (Northern Spain).The study area is characterised by two key issues: the fragmentation and scarcity of archaeological information on this period, and the limited use of non-invasive methods for their study. The area is also administratively divided, causing disparities in the recording of archaeological sites. Besides, the research tradition has generally been limited to current administrative boundaries. In order to overcome these limitations, one of the steps in the development of my doctoral thesis project was the application of non-invasive methods (remote sensing) to the territory under analysis in order to produce a homogeneous dataset. This methodological application has allowed for a more precise characterisation of sites already registered, as well as the identification of new sites revealed by surface materials.In this paper, I will present the results obtained from the remote sensing process and the surface survey derived from it. I will also address the challenges encountered and the possibilities that the application of these methods has for this area.
Palabras chave
Iron Age. Archaeological Survey. Non-invasive methods. LiDAR. Remote sensing.