Enhancing rescue-archaeology using geomorphological approaches: Archaeological sites in Paredes (Asturias, NW Spain)

摘要: Abstract Palaeolithic remnants, a Necropolis (Roman villa), and another minor archaeological site were discovered in Paredes (Spain). These sites the focus of multidisciplinary research during construction large shopping centre Asturias (NW Spain). The aims this study are (1) to contribute prospection (2) develop evolutionary models based on geomorphological inferences. Detailed (103 trenches), geomorphologic mapping, stratigraphic studies (36 logs) ground penetration radar (GPR) surveys five profiles indicate that location settlement source is outside perimeter, farther southeast. Pre-Holocene evolution fluvial landscape marked by development two terraces (T1 T2) host Early remains area (ca 128–71 ka). Holocene was emplacement Nora River flood plain, covered alluvial fans after ca. 9 ka BP (cal BC 8252–7787). Subsequently, Neolithic pebble pits dated 5.3 ka 4261–3963 4372–4051) constructed T2, at reoccupied as Late Roman period, 1590 ± 45 years (cal AD 382–576). Coeval human activity period 1670 ± 60 years 320–430) also recorded channel infill sediments margin an fan located This work shows rescue-archaeological can be significantly enhanced implementation scientific studies, which holistic view settings provide key insights into geometry sites.