From Celtiberians to Romans: Combined geophysical (3D GPR and fluxgate gradiometer) prospection for the archaeological characterization of Castro de la Magdalena (León, Spain)

Abstract

IntroductionA 3D GPR investigation, combined with fluxgate magnetometer, has been carried out on a hill fort called Castro de la Magdalena in León (Northwest of Spain). The archaeological investigation started after remains of Celtiberian culture (dated from the first Iron Age) and a later Roman occupation were discovered in a town nearby.Figure 1: A shows the results of shallow excavations (15-30 cm) over the Roman settlement. B shows location of Roman villa and castro areas. C shows a silo fro (...)