archaeological research & communication

Mustair UNESCO Heritage Site Survey

First-authored Remote Sensing (MDPI) study: GPR and magnetometry geophysical prospection revealing hidden monastic structures at the Müstair Carolingian UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Institution: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology
Role: First author, Data processing, Interpretation, Cartographic visualisation
Tools: Caesium vapour magnetometry, GPR (400 MHz / 800 MHz), Data processing software, Cartographic visualisation
Year: 2021 - 2022
Location: Mustair, Switzerland

Objective

Map subsurface archaeological features and understand the spatial organisation of the medieval monastic complex beyond preserved architecture.

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Surveying within a UNESCO World Heritage Site with strict access and conservation constraints
Interpreting complex multi-phase subsurface remains across different geophysical methods

Target Group

Heritage professionals and UNESCO site management
Geophysical prospection researchers
Archaeologists working with non-invasive survey methods

Outcome

Peer-reviewed publication in Remote Sensing (MDPI). Identified subsurface guest quarters, agricultural infrastructure, and craft production areas.

Impact

Peer-reviewed publication contributing to UNESCO World Heritage Site management
Revealed previously unknown monastic infrastructure beneath the site

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Geophysical Prospection at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mustair (Switzerland) — Remote Sensing (MDPI)

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