Application of electrical resistivity tomography in archaeological discoveries

Mahyar Radak ¹ ( Mazandaran university )
Anita Akhgar ² ( Mazandaran university )

Submited date : 2024-08-15 Accepted date : 2025-05-24

Keywords: Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), subsurface imaging, resistivity imaging, geophysics.,

Abstract :

Archaeology, the study of human history through the recovery and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains, has long relied on traditional excavation techniques to uncover hidden treasures from the past. However, advances in geophysical methods have brought about a paradigm shift in archaeological excavations. Among these methods, electrical resistivity tomography has emerged as a powerful tool that revolutionizes the way archaeologists investigate and understand ancient sites. By providing non-invasive, high-resolution subsurface imaging, electrical resistivity tomography offers valuable insights into buried features, structures, and artifacts while minimizing destructive excavation. In this paper, we present a detailed and comprehensive exploration of electrical resistivity tomography through simulation studies performed using the powerful COMSOL software. Using COMSOL, we delve into the complexities of electrical resistivity tomography and analyze the various influencing parameters that significantly affect the quality and accuracy of the results. Through simulations, we gain valuable insights into the behavior of these parameters and their corresponding graphs, elucidating the fundamental principles of electrical resistivity tomography data interpretation.

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