Shell Mound Investigation at Guar Kepah (Penang, Malaysia) Using 2-D Resistivity Imaging for Archaeological Study

IF 1.2 Q3 MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

Journal of Physical Science Pub Date : 2019-05-15 DOI:10.21315/JPS2019.30.1.2

Nazrin Rahman, N. Ismail, M. Saidin

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Abstract

Recent finding of “Penang Woman” skeleton in Guar Kepah, Penang, Malaysia has triggered researchers to discover more archaeological remains inside the area. Some part has been excavated, exposing some shell mound where the skeleton was found. It is believed that the shell mound remarks the burial place of people in early age civilisation. More excavation processes need to be conducted in the area to see if any more skeleton, monument and pottery could be found. 2-D resistivity method was carried out in the study area to determine resistivity value of shell mound and locate another possible shell mound. Pole-dipole array was used along four survey lines where one of the survey lines is conducted on the existing shell mound while the rest are on undisturbed ground in the study area. The data were processed by using Res2Dinv software. The results show that the resistivity value of the exposed shell mound is within the range of 100 Ωm to 200 Ωm. This value was used as the reference in predicting possible shell mound on the other survey lines. Some part of the other survey lines shows the same resistivity value as the existing mound. Therefore, it can be predicted as shell mound.

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利用二维电阻率成像技术对马来西亚槟城瓜尔吉巴贝壳丘进行考古研究

最近在马来西亚槟城瓜尔吉巴发现的“槟城女人”骨架促使研究人员在该地区发现了更多的考古遗迹。一些部分已经被挖掘出来，露出了一些发现骨架的贝壳丘。据信，这个贝壳丘标志着早期文明时期人们的埋葬地。该地区需要进行更多的挖掘工作，以确定是否能发现更多的骨骼、纪念碑和陶器。在研究区采用二维电阻率法确定了壳丘的电阻率值，并对可能存在的壳丘进行了定位。在4条调查线上使用了极偶极子阵列，其中一条调查线在现有的壳丘上进行，其余调查线在研究区内未受干扰的地面上进行。采用Res2Dinv软件对数据进行处理。结果表明:裸露壳丘的电阻率值在100 Ωm ~ 200 Ωm范围内。该值可作为预测其他测量线上可能出现的贝壳丘的参考。其他测量线部分显示与现有土丘相同的电阻率值。因此，可以将其预测为贝壳丘。

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Journal of Physical Science Physics and Astronomy-Physics and Astronomy (all)

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期刊介绍： The aim of the journal is to disseminate latest scientific ideas and findings in the field of physical sciences among scientists in Malaysia and international regions. This journal is devoted to the publication of articles dealing with research works in Chemistry, Physics and Engineering. Review articles will also be considered. Manuscripts must be of scientific value and will be submitted to independent referees for review. Contributions must be written in English and must not have been published elsewhere.