GIS Research Projects

One of ICA's long-standing goals has been the use of cutting-edge technologies to support the many different aspects of its interdisciplinary projects. At Chersonesos, this has included digital recording of excavation results and archival material, non-invasive prospection techniques using ground-, air-, and space-based remote sensing, and, most recently, the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to integrate all of the above as well as to facilitate the protection and management of the site's unique archaeological resources.

Most recently, this has reflected ICA's increasing focus on conservation and management of Chersonesos' cultural resources. Working closely with members of the NPTC staff, we are currently developing a GIS-based condition recording system to support the creation of a comprehensive conservation and management plan for the city and chora. This recording system is designed as a long-term monitoring solution for the site and as such includes on-going training of NPTC staff in methods and use digital mapping and GIS technologies. Meanwhile, we continue to experiment with the use of GIS and digital documentation for recording, integrating and managing excavation data. We hope to explore, in the near future, the possibility of web-based publication and data-sharing.