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Electrical Resistivity Survey and Archaeological Evaluation of Subterranean Structures South of the Savatra Theatre

Savatra Tiyatrosu'nun Güneyindeki Yeraltı Yapılarının Elektrik Direnci Araştırması ve Arkeolojik Değerlendirmesi

İlker Işık(Selçuk Üniversitesi)0000-0003-4510-6100
Mehmet Kemal Gökay(KONYA TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-3792-9414
Pages
1170–1180
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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This study demonstrates that the combined evaluation of electrical resistivity data and archaeological findings can make significant contributions to the identification of buried archaeological sites, the development of targeted excavation plans, and the non-destructive investigation of archaeological areas in Savatra.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Archaeological research conducted at the ancient city of Savatra has focused in recent years on identifying buried architectural remains without disrupting the integrity of the archaeological site.
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Key Findings & Data:In this context, electrical resistivity measurements were carried out in 2024 in the southern part of the Savatra theater to investigate possible underground structures, voids, passages, and buried archaeological spaces.
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Conclusion & Impact:This study demonstrates that the combined evaluation of electrical resistivity data and archaeological findings can make significant contributions to the identification of buried archaeological sites, the development of targeted excavation plans, and the non-destructive investigation of archaeological areas in Savatra.
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📍Scope:2024 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Savatra arkeolojik araştırması · Elektriksel yerdirenci anomalileri · Yeraltı boşlukları ve mezarlar

Abstract

Archaeological research conducted at the ancient city of Savatra has focused in recent years on identifying buried architectural remains without disrupting the integrity of the archaeological site. In this context, electrical resistivity measurements were carried out in 2024 in the southern part of the Savatra theater to investigate possible underground structures, voids, passages, and buried archaeological spaces. Electrical resistivity data were obtained across nine different measurement profiles using Wenner-Alpha, Wenner-Beta, and Wenner-Gamma electrode arrays. The measurement results revealed significant anomalies, particularly in profiles P2, P3, and P8, suggesting that these anomalies may be related to possible underground voids located approximately 2–4 m below the surface. Targeted archaeological excavations (01KM24 and 02KM24) conducted in line with these anomalies resulted in the discovery of two underground structures containing ceramic fragments, spindle whorls, terracotta weaving weights, and human and animal remains. Archaeological excavation results have revealed a strong correlation between identified resistivity anomalies and buried subsurface structures. This study demonstrates that the combined evaluation of electrical resistivity data and archaeological findings can make significant contributions to the identification of buried archaeological sites, the development of targeted excavation plans, and the non-destructive investigation of archaeological areas in Savatra.

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Savatra Antik Kenti’nde yürütülen arkeolojik araştırmalar, son yıllarda arkeolojik alanın bütünlüğünü bozmadan gömülü mimari kalıntıların tespitine odaklanmıştır. Bu kapsamda, Savatra tiyatrosunun güney kesiminde olası yeraltı yapıları, boşluklar, geçitler ve gömülü arkeolojik mekânların araştırılması amacıyla 2024 yılında elektriksel özdirenç ölçümleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elektriksel özdirenç verileri, Wenner-Alfa, Wenner-Beta ve Wenner-Gama elektrot dizilimleri kullanılarak dokuz farklı ölçüm profili boyunca elde edilmiştir. Ölçüm sonuçları özellikle P2, P3 ve P8 profillerinde belirgin anomaliler ortaya koymuş ve bu anomalilerin yer yüzeyinin yaklaşık 2–4 m altında bulunan olası yeraltı boşluklarıyla ilişkili olabileceğini göstermiştir. Bu anomaliler doğrultusunda gerçekleştirilen hedefli arkeolojik kazılar (01KM24 ve 02KM24), seramik parçaları, ağırşaklar, pişmiş toprak dokuma ağırlıkları ile insan ve hayvan kalıntıları içeren iki yeraltı yapısının ortaya çıkarılmasıyla sonuçlanmıştır. Arkeolojik kazı sonuçları, belirlenen özdirenç anomalileri ile gömülü yeraltı yapıları arasında güçlü bir ilişki bulunduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Bu çalışma, elektriksel özdirenç verileri ile arkeolojik bulguların birlikte değerlendirilmesinin; gömülü arkeolojik mekânların tespiti, hedefli kazı planlamalarının yapılması ve arkeolojik alanların tahribatsız yöntemlerle araştırılması açısından Savatra’da önemli katkılar sağlayabileceğini göstermektedir.

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Işık, İ., Gökay, M. K. (2026). Electrical Resistivity Survey and Archaeological Evaluation of Subterranean Structures South of the Savatra Theatre. Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi Part C: Tasarım ve Teknoloji, Cilt: 14 Sayı: 2, 1170–1180. https://doi.org/10.29109/gujsc.1948183

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