COMPLEX GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION OF BOLGARY SITE IN 2014–2017

Abstract

Complex geophysical exploration of the site was conducted in some areas including: 1) district of Galanka lake (place of pottery making) and 2) district to the east of excavation number CXCIV (“house with tower” or “customs offi cer’s house”). The aim of exploration is new information on the structure of site development and of single constructions. The mapping of magnetic fi elds distribution in 0,5 × 0,5 m measuring net and georadar measuring net 0,5 × 0,1 m and 0,25 × 0,1 m was fulfi lled. We used georadar equipped by 200 MHz and 300 MHz antennas, and also fi rst in Russia multiantennas georadar complex MARK-300/8. The system of single and multiple kilns was revealed in the district of Galanka Lake, where in previous excavation the objects of pottery making were found out. One multichamber kiln was explored by geophysical methods with the best possible quality to reconstruct its system virtually, and then it was excavated. The regular urban site layout was revealed in the district of CXCIV excavation, presumably some households. One object may be interpreted as a vault with some graves nearby. The results of complex geophysical exploration of the site must be verifi ed by archaeological methods.