Use of geophysical methods for research of urban development and necropolis of the ancient city Kesken Kuyuk kala

Abstract

Results of georadar scanning of the oguz ancient city Kesken Kuyuk kala IX-XII cc. and its necropolis — Kesken 1 are given in article. Use of geophysics researches in archaeological works gives possibility to receive information on object of research before the excavation works during which they can be lost. Analytical data processing was carried out with use of results of decoding of aero photos, and the supervision received during excavation of the ancient city. Result of works on Kesken Kuyuk kala ancient city was identification subsurface structures of the rooms which are the remains of walls, streets. On a necropolis Kesken 1 the remains of three funeral designs are revealed.