GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCHES OF THE SETTLEMENTS OF THE BRONZE CENTURY KONOPLYANKA-1 AND KONOPLYANKA-2 (SOUTH URAL)
Geophysical studies were conducted on the territory of the Bronze Age settlements: the fortified settlement Konoplyanka-1 and the un fortified settlement Konoplyanka-2. A micromagnetic survey was performed and magnetic maps of the settlements were constructed. Using GPR, a study of fortifications and wells was carried out. The obtained magnetic maps became the basis for choosing the place of archaeological excavations on the monuments. A comparison of geophysical and archaeological results showed that magnetic maps were able to accurately reconstruct the plan of ancient settlements, and the use of GPR makes it possible to restore the shape of underground objects and determine their depth.