Investigation of the Turkic Monuments in Mongolia by using DC Resistivity and Magnetic Methods

In this study, results of direct current resistivity (DCR) and magnetic surveys which are made in the<br>project, "investigation, restoration and protection of ancient Turkic Monuments on territory of<br>Mongolia (MOTAP)", are presented. First, Magnetic data were collected in a wide-range of the area.<br>Then, DCR measurements are completed on the anomalous part delineated from magnetic gradient<br>map. DCR data are collected by using multi-electrode resistivity equipment for two-sided threeelectrode<br>configuration. Two-sided gradient transformation was applied in field to help the selection of<br>electrode separation and profile direction. To complete the interpretation two-dimensional joint<br>inversion was also performed on the DCR data. After interpretation of the results, an area 65 meters<br>eastern part of the Bilge Kagans monument was suggested for excavation. A sun-dried brick wall and<br>the floor stone used for the monuments area were found.