Frequency Domain Electromagnetic mapping for delineating subsurface structures related to the historical port of Emporiae

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the application of geophysical methods to reconstruct palaeo-landscapes sites special historical support planning archaeological researches. Given extent surface be investigated, electromagnetic have proven very suitable for their speed, resolution and versatility this objective. particular, coastal areas Mediterranean undergone significant changes position coastline, because sea level sediment inputs that covered natural harbours used establishing colonies. paper, we present results survey conducted using frequency-domain (FDEM) method carried out get geometry area near Emporiae (NE, Spain), which was supposed form port by Greeks Romans its first colonial settlements on Iberian Peninsula. The obtained from dense network apparent conductivity measurements, supported punctually other data (VES ERT) boreholes, allowed us define basin confirm hypotheses existence harbour buried under alluvial sediments bay close remains Greek Roman times.