Reconnaissance archaeogeoradiolocation study of the territory of the Ninotsminda monastery complex

Abstract

Georgia, Kakheti, Sagarejo, Ninotsminda Monastery Complex. Ninotsminda Cathedral is a notable monument dating back to the 6th century. It was built on an old idol site [1, 2] during the time of Saint Nino. Within the framework of the Ninotsminda Complex Geophysical Expedition, archaeogeoradiolocation work was carried out using the Zond-12e georadar, 500MHz screened and 150MHz dipole staff antennas [3, 4, 5, 6]. Georadiolocation data were collected, processed and interpreted using the Prizm 6 staff software. Georadiolocation profiles/GPR-sections were conducted in the inner courtyard of the monastery and on the territory of the monastery itself. This paper presents the results GPR-section obtained and interpreted by the 500 MHz antenna conducted in the inner courtyard of the monastery complex.