Areal archaeology

[Scordisc]

Hi everyone,

I'm quite new in metal detecting, just bought my first detector Minelab CTX 3030 and cant wait to try it out.

I have a question for you and I hope for advice and a good discussion. Has any one used Google Earth to do some Areal Archaeology and try to define possible promising sites?
I'm not from USA, i live in Hungary in the middle of Pannonian planes. These area has been continuously populated since early Neolithic age until now. Since I have only limited amount of spare time, i have tried to find possible sight using Google Earth. This proved to be a delicate task, due to the fact there are 350 registered archaeological sites in my area and I don't want to disturb or possibly damage any of them.

Anyway during my terrain observations, i have found two possible locations that I would like to share and discuss with you. Due to my lack of experience I would appreciate any opinion.

Site 1: I see ancient river with what looks like possible small settlement on the each side?


Site 2: Rectangular shape, possibly foundation, and some circular shapes in upper part of picture, possible pits?


I must say, considering second site, that none of locals remembers any object at that location, and nothing is show in maps dating 1890-1910.

 

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[mamabear]

I go to google earth a lot, but I am looking for Native American mounds. Never had any luck though because the farmers have plowed the land for so long it has erased any trace of what were mounds. None the less, I still look. I have also used it to try & find the remains of an old wagon trail. so far I have found a few places where the road could still be seen. Google earth is a great tool. That along with historical societies really help.
Good luck with your treasure hunting. I hope you find something spectacular!

 

[liftloop]

hear hear

 

[Dave44]

The first one possibly caused by farmers avoiding natural impediments,, but it does look like an old river bed? A maybe I think.

But the second one looks like it should be checked out, It doesn't look like it is an area that has been bothered much.

Good luck!!

 

[BosnMate]

Squares and rectangles aren't normal in nature, and if nothing shows on the ground now, I would think a good place to start looking.

 

[DFX DAVE in M.D.]

I have tried Google Earth and for me, I just have too many trees blocking the ground. I should try harder maybe I can find a good opening in the forest here.

 

[Tnmountains]

Usually the topographical maps used by the forestry service and such will show any settlement with a dot and old road with a spaced line. I look to these first then use google earth to see what it looks like today. Then go after access and permission. My point is that if it was a home place it should be on a map. I am sure that who ever owns that knows what it is. Time to make a new friend.
Good luck!

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Google Earth is great, but is there anywhere on "net" to view live satellite? Every site I've searched w Google Earth, the pics are taken when foliage blocks ground.
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