Título:	Application of a ground-penetrating radar in the characterization of the archaeological environment of Site GO-JA-02, Serranópolis-GO : a non-invasive approach for archaeological excavation planning
Autor(es):	Almeida, Isabela Resende Borges, Welitom Rodrigues Rubin, Julio Cezar Rubin de Canata, Rafael Espindola Silva, Rosiclér Theodoro da Barbosa, Jordana Batista
ORCID:	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0402-198X https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5158-1947 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9789-2559 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0449-1663 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0874-0877
Afiliação do autor:	University of Brasilia, Institute of Geosciences University of Brasilia, Institute of Geosciences Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, Division of Archeology Federal University of Paraná, Laboratory for Research in Applied Geophysics Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, Goiano Institute of Prehistory and Anthropology Western Paraná State University, Centro de Ciências Humanas
Assunto:	Mapeamento arqueológico Serranópolis (GO) Escavações arqueológicas Radar de penetração no solo
Data de publicação:	24-jan-2025
Editora:	MDPI
Referência:	ALMEIDA, Isabela Resende et al. Application of a ground-penetrating radar in the characterization of the archaeological environment of Site GO-JA-02, Serranópolis-GO: a non-invasive approach for archaeological excavation planning. Geosciences, Basel, v. 15, n. 2, e0040, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences15020040. Disponível em: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/15/2/40. Acesso em: 30 jan. 2026.
Abstract:	This study used a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to characterize the archaeological environment of site GO-Ja-02 in Serranópolis, Goiás, Brazil. In the Serranópolis region, there are records of numerous human burials in archaeological sites located in predominantly sandy soils. Thus, this study proposed the application of a ground-penetrating radar to locate buried archaeological structures. Using a 400 MHz shielded antenna, the 2D data revealed distinct reflection patterns associated with subsurface elements such as rock blocks, roots, and rock surfaces, which were correlated with the anomalies observed in the depth slices of the generated pseudo-3D block. A ranking methodology was developed based on the archaeological context of the area and was used to indicate priority excavation areas. The results provided an understanding of the site’s archaeological environment, allowing for prior knowledge of areas to be excavated. The non-invasive GPR approach enabled a detailed investigation without disturbing the site, aiding in decision-making for the archaeological team. Furthermore, this study establishes a methodological foundation for future investigations, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrating advanced technologies into archaeological research.
Unidade Acadêmica:	Instituto de Geociências (IG)
Programa de pós-graduação:	Programa de Pós-Graduação em Geociências Aplicadas e Geodinâmica
Licença:	© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by/4.0/).
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences15020040
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