Abstract:

Archeology aims to reveal all sorts of details of the ruins of different periods. A survey conducted on a known archaeological settlement aims to determine the characteristics of this settlement (various architectural details etc.). Accurate measurements of the archaeological survey and excavation area are important for the continuity and sustainability of the surveys. Precise measurements of the archaeological survey sites and excavation areas are important for the sustainability of the surveys. In recent years, UAVs have been used extensively in archaeological research as well as in many disciplines. In this study, the Iron Age archaeological sites in Çanakkale were firstly identified by surface surveys. Then, aerial videos and aerial photography were taken using UAV to identify the walls and the boundaries of the residential areas in the archaeological sites where the ruins had been identified. UAV images were processed in Agisoft Photoscan software and orthophotos with high spatial resolution were produced. Residue plans of Asarlık Settlement in Ortaca Village, Asarlıkkaya Fortress in Osmanlar Village, Damyeri Fortress in Damyeri Village, Madenkaya Fortress in Serçeler Village, and Sivricetepe Fortress in Ortaca Village plans were drawn.

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