Geophysical prospections have become a standard instrument for archaeological field research. For this reason, since 2008 the Archaeological Institute of Cologne has established with the working group "ArchaeoGeophyics" a corresponding research focus. Since then, geophysical methods have systematically been integrated into the Institutes research projects and teaching. Also, a competence network for geophysical prospections, which includes the Institute of Geophysics, has been set up in order to enable optimal use of the resources and expertise that are accessible in Cologne. The working group "ArchaeoGeophysics" disposes of the following instruments:

• Caesium-Magnetometer (Geometrics G858)
• Electrical Resistance Measuring (Geoscan RM 15 & RM 85)
• Georadar (GSSI SIR-3000), 200 and 400 Mhz antennas

The Institute has conducted numerous projects and surveys, i. a. in:

2024

• Krefeld-Elfarth, Tempelbezirk (Nierrhein)
• Ostia, domus und konstantinische Bischofskirche (Italy)
• Xanten, Fürstenberg (Kreis Wesel)
• Rheinbach-Flerzheim, villa rustica (Rhein-Sieg-Kreis)

2023

• Ostia, konstantinische Bischofskirche (Italy)

2022

• Podgorie (Albania)
• Vashtemi, Nekropole (Albania)
• Carissa Aurelia, Stadtgebiet (Spain)

2020

• Rirha, Tell (Marokko)
• Elusa, Farmen im Umland (Israel)
• Bergisch Gladbach-Sand, Töpferbezirk (Bergisches Land)

2019

• Elusa, Nabataean city (Israel)
• Rirha, Tell (Marokko)
• Weiden (Cologne)
• Nideggen, church (Kreis Düren)
• Selfkant, Roman vicus (Kreis Heinsberg)
• Swisttal-Odendorf, Roman vicus (Rhein-Sieg-Kreis)
• Xanten, CUT Insula 29 (Niederrhein) 

2018

• Elusa, Nabataean city (Israel)
• Hohenbusch, monastery (Erkelenz)
• Kornelimünster-Varnenum, Roman vicus (Kreis Aachen)
• Abenden, church (Kreis Düren)
• Burgpark Hermühlheim, former castle (Hürth)

2017

• Elusa, City area (Israel)
• Keeken (Rhineland)
• Kornelimünster, Vicus (Rhineland)
• Xanten, Insula 29
• Kreuzau (Rhineland)
• Auer (Italy)

2016

• Elusa, City area (Israel)
• Rommerskirchen, Villa (Rhineland)
• Kornelimünster, Vicus (Rhineland)
• Xanten, Insula 29
• Sagalassos, rural survey (Türkei)
• Xanten, City walls (Niederrhein)
• Baiae, baths (Italy)
• Ostia, Transtiberim (Italy)
• Rome, Villa of Maxentius (Italy)

2015

• Romemerskirchen, Villa (Rhineland)
• Elusa, City (Israel)
• Capri, Villa (Italy)
• Ostia, Macellum (Italy)
• Kalkar (Niederrhein)
• Ahrweiler (Ahrtal)
• Ostia, river harbor (Italy)
• Dimal (Albania)
• Pompeji, Forum (Italy)
• Selinunt(Italy)
• Ostia, Transtiberim (Italy)

2014

• Trier, Suburbium
• Alpen-Drüpt, Military camp and Vicus (Niederrhein)
• Weibern, roman Vicus (Eifel)
• Baiae – bathing complex (Italy)
• Vibo Valentia - temple (Italy)
• Selinunt – harbor area (Italy)
• Romemerskirchen - Villa (Rhineland)
• Willich - Villa (Niederrhein)

2013

• Alpen-Drüpt, Military camp and Vicus (Niederrhein)
• Tel Shalem (Israel)
• Amiternum, City and Suburbium (Italy)
• Düren-Mariaweiler, Villa rustica (Rheinland)
• Gellep, Roman settlement (Niederrhein)
• Karthago, City (Tunesia)
• Chemtou/Simitthus, City (Tunesia)
• Albano, Legionary Camp (Italy)
• Castelgandolfo, imperial Villa (Italy)
• Weibern, roman Vicus? (Eifel)

2012

• Alpen-Drüpt, Military camp and Vicus (Niederrhein)
• Amiternum, City and Suburbium (Italy)
• Chemtou / Simitthus, City (Tunesien)
• Körrenzig, church
• Morgantina and Agrigent, City area (Italy)
• Nörvenich, Roman Vicus
• Ostia, river harbor (Italy)
• Saepinum (Italy)

2011

• Albano, Legionary Camp (Italy)
• Amiternum, City and Suburbium (Italy)
• Vlatten (Eifel)
• Dimal, City (Albania)
• Ostia, sea villas (Italy)
• Rome: Domus Aurea (Italy)
• Rome, Villa dei Quintilii (Italy)
• Segbachtal, Roman villas (Eifel)
• Vetera/Xanten, Legionary Camp (Niederrhein)
• Vlatten (Eifel)

2010

• Albano, Legionary Camp (Italy)
• Amiternum, City (Italy)
• Apollonia, City (Albania)
• Dimal, City (Albania)
• Nettersheim, roman Vicus (Eifel)
• Steincheshof, Roman Military camp(Niederrhein)
• Simitthus/Chimtou, City area and work camp (Tunesia)

2009

• Amiternum, City (Italy)
• Albano, Legionary Camp (Italy)
• Minturnae, City (Italy)
• Nettersheim, roman Vicus (Eifel)
• Rome, Domus Aurea (Italy)
• Steincheshof, Romans military camp(Niederrhein)
• Schedia, harbour (Egypt)
• Oase Siwa, settlement at Birket Zeytun (Egypt)

Room:

Basement Southern Wing Room 018

Members:

Michael Heinzelmann (Director), Arne Schröder (Coordinator)