Project: Archaeological Survey and Corona-satellite photographs in the Altaï (South Siberia). A multidisciplinary contribution to the study of occupation patterns of nomadic populations (1000 BC - today)

2003-01-01 – 2007-10-31

Abstract

The project aims at the use of Corona-satellite photographs in the Altai Mountains. They will be used for making geomorphological and for the detection of archaeological sites, especially Scythian barrows. The data gathered from the photographs will be complemented and verified during two field surveys. Final goals is to discern occupation patterns in the use of landscape by these nomadic peoples (1000 BC - today).