Archaeogeoradiolocation Near-Surface Survey of the Area Surrounding Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Authors

  • Davit T. Odilavadze M. Nodia Institute of Geophysics of I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
  • Tamaz L. Chelidze M. Nodia Institute of Geophysics of I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
  • Olga V. Yavolovskaya M. Nodia Institute of Geophysics of I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Keywords:

archaeogeoradiolocation, radargram, radio face

Abstract

Georadiolocation work was carried out in the vicinity of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in 2025 with a georadar Zond 12e and 500 MHz receiving-transmitting shielded antenna. Interpretation of georadar sections revealed radio features of anthropogenic objects at depths of 1m and up to 3m. Radio features of objects with both cylindrical and angular surfaces were recorded at depths of 4-6m. Interpretation of separate georadiolocation sections conducted with a 150MHz dipole antenna revealed radio features of continuous layered, anthropogenic objects at depths of 1-3m. The radio feature of an object with a cylindrical segment was partially identified at depths of 6-7m. According to the results of the geo-radiolocation work performed, the surveyed area is loaded with archaeological sites.

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Published

2026-08-21

How to Cite

Odilavadze, D. T., Chelidze, T. L., & Yavolovskaya, O. V. (2026). Archaeogeoradiolocation Near-Surface Survey of the Area Surrounding Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Journals of Georgian Geophysical Society, 29(1), 12–20. Retrieved from https://ggs.openjournals.ge/index.php/GGS/article/view/12076

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 1 (2026): Physics of Solid Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Space Plasma

Section

Articles