Using XVIII–XIX Cent. Maps and Modern Remote Sensing Data for Detecting the Changes in the Land Use at Bulgarian Fortified Settlements in the Volga Region

This study uses modern and historic spatial data to analyze land use around 13th Century AD Bulgarian fortified settlements examine the current state of these features how changes in over past two centuries have affected features. Historic maps from late 18th early 19th were used alongside Landsat 8 images 2015–2018 as a source information about use. Based on results archival map analysis classification satellite imagery, interpretation was possible. method generated new dynamics near cultural heritage sites Volga Region. The diachronic sequential allowed researchers further understand anthropogenic factors impacted survivability region. Among these, arable farming, hydro-electric power generation, urban growth had greatest impact