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Summary

Recently a number of ancient cities in Greece have been studied through the use of geophysical techniques (Lolos and Gourley 2012, Sarris and Jones 2000, Tsokas et al 2012, Williams 2005). Magnetic and soil resistance techniques, and more recently the employment of GPR, were the main tools of exploration, but the limitations of technology made the extensive coverage of the cities a tedious task. The recent development of multi-sensor geophysical instrumentation and improved resolution satellite sensors have radically changed the investigation of archaeological sites. Within this framework, the GeoSat ReSeArch Lab of IMS-FORTH initiated a number of experimental campaigns at various sites to investigate the efficiency of the methodology in mapping the urban details of ancient cities. The whole operation fell under the scope of the POLITEIA-KRIPIS project (www.politeia.ims.forth.gr).

The integrated geophysical surveys at the Greek settlements of Pherai and Demetrias in Magnesia were carried out during March 2014, aiming to the identification of architectural features that could contribute to the study of the organization of the urban fabric of the two cities. Prior to the geophysical surveys, processing of satellite images was used as a guide of where geophysical measurements should focus.

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