Magnetic and GPR Data Modelling via Multiscale Methods in San Pietro in Crapolla Abbey, Massa Lubrense (Naples)

A groundbreaking study successfully mapped the buried ruins of San Pietro in Crapolla Abbey, a significant medieval religious site along Italy's Sorrento-Amalfi Coast. Using magnetic and GPR (Ground-Penetrating Radar) measurements, researchers identified vaulted rooms and structural walls at depths of 0.3 meters below the surface. The study employed advanced multiscale methods, including discrete wavelet transform (DWT) for magnetic data processing and depth conversion techniques for GPR data. These findings were validated during archaeological excavations, which uncovered a wall precisely where the models had predicted it to be. This integrated approach offers a robust method for imaging buried structures in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, providing critical insights that guide conservation efforts.

Bianco, L., La Manna, M., Russo, V., & Fedi, M. (2024). Magnetic and GPR Data Modelling via Multiscale Methods in San Pietro in Crapolla Abbey, Massa Lubrense (Naples). Archaeological Prospection, 31(2), 139–147. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/arp.1936