Geophysical Survey of the Hillfort Staré Zámky near Brno-Líšeň, Czech Republic

Brno-Líšeň, which were carried out in 2019. Electrical resistivity tomography, georadar survey and
large-scale magnetic prospection were all carried out there. The primary task of the first two methods
was to investigate the inner structure of the still-existing ramparts and to identify their individual
structural elements. The magnetic survey focused on the identification of areas where potential
archaeological features can be found – together with the identification of previously-unknown
fortifications. The surveys were successful: we have found numerous settlement features from different
phases of settlement, an early medieval cemetery and fortifications of various types, sizes and state of
preservation. The results of previous archaeological research of the site played an important role for
interpretation of the geophysical data. Together these results provide important insights into the study
of the complex fortified settlement of Staré zámky. Despite our results, some questions which cannot
be answered by geophysical research alone remain unanswered.