Working Group 'ArchaeoGeophysics'

By now, methods of geophysical prospection have become a standard instrument for archaeological field research. For this reason, the Archaeological Institute of Cologne has established a corresponding focus of work. Geophysical prospections have systematically been integrated into research and teaching ever since. Also, a competence network for geophysical prospections, which also includes the Institute of Prehistory, has been set up in order to use the resources that are accessible in Cologne optimally:

• 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 cooperations, i. a. in:

2019

• Elusa, Nabataean city (Israel)
• Rirha, Tell (Marokko)
• Weiden (Köln)
• 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

Contributors:

Michael Heinzelmann (Supervisor), Manuel Buess, Steffy Steidle, Manuela Broisch, Shabnam Moshfegh Nia, Matthias Nieberle, Janine Seidel, Christian Schöne, Alexander Recht, Arne Schröder