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Identifier ucr.history.msc//2001topouzi
Title Διέρευνηση του αμυντικού δικτύου της Μαντινικής στην Αρκαδία Πελοποννήσου
Alternative Title Mantineia's defence system reconsidered through a GIS approach
Author Τοπούζη, Σοφία
Abstract Ancient Mantineia, located in the centre of Peloponnese, Greece, consists of an almost 4Km in length elliptical fortification wall containing 10 gates and 126 towers. Since the 19th century, a number of watchtowers have been located at the surrounding slopes of the Mantineian plain and the existence of a defensive network has been suggested. GIS analysis has been used specifically for studying the defensive network of the ancient settlement and its potential coverage. The gates of the fortification walls and the watchtowers were mapped through high precision GPS units. These data were superimposed on a DEM created by the digitization of 20m isolines, covering a region of 1000 Km2. Geological maps, aerial and SPOT satellite imagery were also incorporated to the GIS analysis. Viewshed analysis was performed in order to determine the extent and degree of intervisibility between the watchtowers situated in the nearby hills and mountains and the gates of the city walls. The data were correlated to the results of previous surface surveys that had located ancient roads and paths. Τhis way, a thematic map of the potential defensive region has been created, suggesting either possible gaps or candidate archaeological sites that may have been used to complete the defense system of the region. The results of the analysis were superimposed on a SPOT Panchromatic image drapped on the 3D DEM. Finally, a fly-over simulation in the area of interest was produced, serving as a visual verification of the above analysis.
Language Greek
Issue date 2001
Collection   School/Department--School of Philosophy--Department of History and Archaeology--Post-graduate theses
  Type of Work--Post-graduate theses
Notes Διατμηματικό, συνεργαζόμενα Τμήματα Ιστορίας & Αρχαιολογίας και Επιστήμης Υπολογιστών.
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