Geofísica aplicada à arqueologia: estudo no Sítio Arqueológico Histórico São José II, Herval - RS

Abstract

The state of Rio Grande do Sul over the years has been the target of several archaeological studies, which seek to highlight remote events, and thus characterize new archaeological sites using the most diverse tools. This work sought to evidence traces of historical occupations, recording structures of possible contexts of a Historic Archaeological Site in the municipality of Herval-RS. For this work, geoarcheology was put into practice, a study area that uses methods and tools from geosciences for archaeological investigations. In this way, geophysical methods were applied, namely, magnetometry and the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). The target area of the study was designated based on a survey carried out by professionals from the Institute of Memory and Heritage (Pelotas / RS). The results of this work are local within the area of the site where there may be the presence of archaeological remains, to influence and motivate further excavations in the areas indicated in this, denoting the potential of geosciences in historical interpretation.