Physical-geological Modeling for Magnetic Study of Near-surface Archaeological Targets

Near-surface geophysical study of small archaeological targets in complex environments requires physical-geological modeling based on detailed characteristics of physical properties and geophysical fields, and analysis of preliminary archaeological data. The results of detailed survey in the vicinity of Tel Megiddo site in Israel show the effectiveness of magnetic prospecting. The interpretation of magnetic data was based on of physical-archaeological models which are appropriate for application in similar conditions.