Giovanni Leucci
Biographic Data
| ID | 4307955 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Giovanni Leucci |
| GIVEN NAMES | Giovanni |
| FAMILY NAME | Leucci |
| SIGNATURE | LEUCCI G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Lecce |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9556-8058 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 31 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 133 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 8 |
D GPR assessment of the conservation state of a frescoed wall in the Monastery of St. John (Müstair, Switzerland)
The Monastery of St. John in Müstair (Switzerland), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves an exceptional cycle of Carolingian and Romanesque frescoes. This study presents the results of a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) investigation designed to assess the conservation state of a frescoed wall and to characterize the interaction between the mural surfaces and the underlying irregular masonry. Conducted within the MOLAB transnational access progr…
Non-invasive survey for the diagnosis and restoration of monuments. The Church of S. Francesco della Scarpa in Lecce (Italy)
The church of San Francesco della Scarpa is located in the historic centre of Lecce, Southern Italy. It received its name in the 16th century, when the minor friars, who lived in the demolished convent of Santa Maria del Tempio, were divided into conventual and observant groups: the former wore shoes, unlike the latter. In recent years, the church has experienced issues with structural stability. To identify the causes, an integrated non-destruct…
New data about Grotta delle Veneri by GPR and ERT surveys
The cave, called “Grotta delle Veneri” (Cave of the Venus), is located in the archaeological site of Parabita (Apulia, southern Italy). It is one of the most important archaeological constructions of the Salento peninsula since its discovery confirmed the presence of the Neanderthal man in the Mediterranean Basin. To highlight the presence of other cavities connected to the cave, a geophysical measurement campaign was undertaken. Given the site's…
The restoration of the basilica of Santa Caterina D'Alessandria (Galatina-Italy)
The basilica of Santa Caterina D'Alessandria was built between 1369 and 1391, by order of Raimondello Orsini del Balzo. These, on one of his many journeys, returning from the Crusades, went as far as the summit of Mount Sinai to pay homage to the body of Saint Catherine. The building, on Raimondello's death in 1405, will be completed by his wife, Princess Maria d'Enghien, and then by his son, Giovanni Antonio Orsini Del Balzo. A study, using non-…
The Domus Nozze D'Argento in Pompeii
Monitoring of ancient buildings is an issue of great interest in view of a proper restoration. This paper describes the noninvasive monitoring of the Domus Nozze D'Argento in Pompeii. The Roman house, as occurred for many other buildings in Pompei, was buried in the ash from the 79 ad eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It was excavated in 1893, the year of the silver wedding anniversary of King Umberto and Queen Margherita of Savoy. This event gave the …
Integrated investigations for diagnosis and restoration of an hypogean mill
Architectural assessment of wall paintings using a multimodal and multi-resolution diagnostic approach
Geophysical Investigation at the Santa Chiara Church in Nardò (Southern Italy)
The church of Santa Chiara with its adjacent convent, whose foundations date back to the 13th century, is a monastic complex in the city of Nardò in the province of Lecce. The current church was built ex novo between the 17th and 18th centuries under the direction of Bishop Orazio Fortunato. Currently, there is no information about the presence of crypts or burials in the church and in the adjacent area. For this reason, a campaign of geophysical…
Remote sensing surveying at the Abbatija tad-Dejr Catacombs (Rabat, Malta)
Multidisciplinary remote sensing surveying techniques were employed at the site of the Abbatija tad-Dejr Catacombs in Rabat (Malta) as part of a collaborative research project of the University of South Florida's Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx) and Heritage Malta aimed to map the complex for interpretation and conservation purposes and to assess the eventual presence of further hypogea in the areas surrounding the site. In this study, te…
Geomorphological and non‐destructive GPR survey for the conservation of frescos in the rupestrian churches of Matera (Basilicata, southern Italy)
In this article we present the results of a geomorphological and geophysical investigation carried out in the Regional Park of Matera Murgia, also known as Park of the Rupestrian Churches (world site protected by UNESCO), in Basilicata region, southern Italy. The aim of this investigation is to support the scheduled restoration works in some rupestrian historical sites and the safety of the tourist route that connects the churches along the easte…
The ancient settlement of Piammiano‐Statonia (Bomarzo, Italy)
This study presents new archaeological data concerning the ancient layout of Piammiano, an Etruscan and Roman settlement located in the Tiberine internal Etruria (probably corresponding to the ancient town of Statonia ), still little known. These data have been obtained by geophysical surveys performed using the Electrical Resistivity Tomography technique. These investigations were carried out in the central sector of the plateau where the settle…
Ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography investigations in the southern sector of the Roman Forum
A research project aimed at the study of the archaeological context of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum (Rome, Italy) and the transformation phases of the building involved the use of different techniques of geophysical prospecting. In particular, Ground‐penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) surveys were carried out in order to record the buried structures of the Basilica and the previous buildings laying in the…
Forensic geophysical survey to investigate illegal looting of a site of historical importance
Objects of forensic investigations vary from illegally buried weapons and explosives, landmines and improvised explosive devices, drugs and weapons caches to clandestine graves of murder victims and mass genocide graves, environmental crime. Illegal excavations represent one of the main risks which affect the archaeological heritage all over the world. They cause a massive loss of artefacts but also, and above all, a loss of the cultural context,…
D GPR survey for the archaeological characterization of the ancient Messapian necropolis in Lecce, South Italy
The Use of Geophysical Prospections to Map Ancient Hydraulic Works
This paper presents an integrated analysis using ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) studies to map the Triglio underground aqueduct that in Roman times supplied fresh water to the ancient town of Tarentum , modern Taranto, Apulia region, Italy. The study area includes an expansion project of a nearby limestone quarry where mining activity is related to the production of a steel factory (ILVA). The aim was t…
The potential of integrated GPR survey and aerial photographic analysis of historic urban areas
Integrated Archaeogeophysical Approach for the Study of a Medieval Monastic Settlement in Basilicata
The paper deals with the results of an archaeo-geophysical approach adopted for the study and the reconstruction of the architectural plan of the medieval monastery of San Pietro a Cellaria in Calvello (Basilicata, Southern Italy). The monastery is a remarkable witness to Benedectine architecture of the 12-13th century in Basilicata, built by monks of the Congregation of S. Maria di Pulsano, who were active mainly in southern Italy. The historica…
Geophysical prospecting and remote sensing for the study of the San Rossore area in Pisa (Tuscany, Italy)
The mosaic of the crypt of St. Nicholas in Bari (Italy)
Integrated Ground‐penetrating Radar and Archaeological Surveys in the Ancient City of Hierapolis of Phrygia (Turkey)
Hierapolis of Phrygia (Turkey) was one of the most important Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine city in Asia Minor. The Italian Archaeological Mission in more than 50 years of activity has brought to light and restored many monuments of the ancient city, helping to understand the urban layout in the various periods of its history. In 2011 ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) prospection, with the aim of supporting the archaeological excavations and surve…
Investigating archaeological looting using satellite images and Georadar
Insights into the Buried Archaeological Remains at the Duomo of Lecce (Italy) Using Ground‐penetrating Radar Surveys
The town of Lecce located in the southern part of the Apulia region of Italy, contains the remains of an ancient settlement in the city centre. One of the most important buildings in the town is the Duomo and its crypt. The crypt is found beneath the Duomo and was used as a burial place from the first century ad until the nineteenth century. The area around the crypt is highly urbanized today, but was the locus of social and political life over t…
GPR, ERT and magnetic investigations inside the Martyrium of St Philip, Hierapolis, Turkey
Hierapolis, Denizli, Turkey, was one of the most important Hellenistic‐Roman cities in Asia Minor. Located about 250 km east of Izmir, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its magnificent archaeological remains and the white travertine pool formations created by its peculiar geothermal setting. The Italian Archaeological Mission in more than 50 years of activity in Hierapolis has brought to light and restored important vestiges of …
Geophysical investigation of the Temple of Apollo (Hierapolis, Turkey)
Assessment of fractures in some columns inside the crypt of the Cattedrale di Otranto using integrated geophysical methods
Investigating archaeological looting using satellite images and Georadar
Integrated geophysical surveys at the archaeological site of Tindari (Sicily, Italy)
Contribution of Ground Penetrating Radar and Electrical Resistivity Tomography to identify the cavity and fractures under the main Church in Botrugno (Lecce, Italy)
Use of ground penetrating radar to map subsurface archaeological features in an urban area
Geophysical investigation of the Temple of Apollo (Hierapolis, Turkey)
Three-dimensional image of seismic refraction tomography and electrical resistivity tomography survey in the castle of Occhiolà (Sicily, Italy)
GPR, ERT and magnetic investigations inside the Martyrium of St Philip, Hierapolis, Turkey
Hierapolis, Denizli, Turkey, was one of the most important Hellenistic‐Roman cities in Asia Minor. Located about 250 km east of Izmir, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its magnificent archaeological remains and the white travertine pool formations created by its peculiar geothermal setting. The Italian Archaeological Mission in more than 50 years of activity in Hierapolis has brought to light and restored important vestiges of …
Ground‐penetrating radar survey to map the location of buried structures under two churches
The range of ground‐penetrating‐radar (GPR) applications is very wide and diverse. Ground‐penetrating radar provides high‐resolution continuous profiles, and it has been used in various fields such as environmental, geology, geotechnical engineering, archaeology, etc. Two surveys with GPR were undertaken inside two churches (the church of St Oronzo and the church of Immacolata) at Novoli village, located a few kilometres northwest of Lecce (Italy…
Integrated Ground‐penetrating Radar and Archaeological Surveys in the Ancient City of Hierapolis of Phrygia (Turkey)
Hierapolis of Phrygia (Turkey) was one of the most important Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine city in Asia Minor. The Italian Archaeological Mission in more than 50 years of activity has brought to light and restored many monuments of the ancient city, helping to understand the urban layout in the various periods of its history. In 2011 ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) prospection, with the aim of supporting the archaeological excavations and surve…
D GPR survey for the archaeological characterization of the ancient Messapian necropolis in Lecce, South Italy
Geophysical prospecting and remote sensing for the study of the San Rossore area in Pisa (Tuscany, Italy)
Assessment of fractures in some columns inside the crypt of the Cattedrale di Otranto using integrated geophysical methods
Geomorphological and non‐destructive GPR survey for the conservation of frescos in the rupestrian churches of Matera (Basilicata, southern Italy)
In this article we present the results of a geomorphological and geophysical investigation carried out in the Regional Park of Matera Murgia, also known as Park of the Rupestrian Churches (world site protected by UNESCO), in Basilicata region, southern Italy. The aim of this investigation is to support the scheduled restoration works in some rupestrian historical sites and the safety of the tourist route that connects the churches along the easte…
The Use of Geophysical Prospections to Map Ancient Hydraulic Works
This paper presents an integrated analysis using ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) studies to map the Triglio underground aqueduct that in Roman times supplied fresh water to the ancient town of Tarentum , modern Taranto, Apulia region, Italy. The study area includes an expansion project of a nearby limestone quarry where mining activity is related to the production of a steel factory (ILVA). The aim was t…
Insights into the Buried Archaeological Remains at the Duomo of Lecce (Italy) Using Ground‐penetrating Radar Surveys
The town of Lecce located in the southern part of the Apulia region of Italy, contains the remains of an ancient settlement in the city centre. One of the most important buildings in the town is the Duomo and its crypt. The crypt is found beneath the Duomo and was used as a burial place from the first century ad until the nineteenth century. The area around the crypt is highly urbanized today, but was the locus of social and political life over t…
Integrated Archaeogeophysical Approach for the Study of a Medieval Monastic Settlement in Basilicata
The paper deals with the results of an archaeo-geophysical approach adopted for the study and the reconstruction of the architectural plan of the medieval monastery of San Pietro a Cellaria in Calvello (Basilicata, Southern Italy). The monastery is a remarkable witness to Benedectine architecture of the 12-13th century in Basilicata, built by monks of the Congregation of S. Maria di Pulsano, who were active mainly in southern Italy. The historica…
The Domus Nozze D'Argento in Pompeii
Monitoring of ancient buildings is an issue of great interest in view of a proper restoration. This paper describes the noninvasive monitoring of the Domus Nozze D'Argento in Pompeii. The Roman house, as occurred for many other buildings in Pompei, was buried in the ash from the 79 ad eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It was excavated in 1893, the year of the silver wedding anniversary of King Umberto and Queen Margherita of Savoy. This event gave the …
Architectural assessment of wall paintings using a multimodal and multi-resolution diagnostic approach
Remote sensing surveying at the Abbatija tad-Dejr Catacombs (Rabat, Malta)
Multidisciplinary remote sensing surveying techniques were employed at the site of the Abbatija tad-Dejr Catacombs in Rabat (Malta) as part of a collaborative research project of the University of South Florida's Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx) and Heritage Malta aimed to map the complex for interpretation and conservation purposes and to assess the eventual presence of further hypogea in the areas surrounding the site. In this study, te…
Ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography investigations in the southern sector of the Roman Forum
A research project aimed at the study of the archaeological context of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum (Rome, Italy) and the transformation phases of the building involved the use of different techniques of geophysical prospecting. In particular, Ground‐penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) surveys were carried out in order to record the buried structures of the Basilica and the previous buildings laying in the…
Ground‐penetrating radar survey to map the location of buried structures under two churches
The range of ground‐penetrating‐radar (GPR) applications is very wide and diverse. Ground‐penetrating radar provides high‐resolution continuous profiles, and it has been used in various fields such as environmental, geology, geotechnical engineering, archaeology, etc. Two surveys with GPR were undertaken inside two churches (the church of St Oronzo and the church of Immacolata) at Novoli village, located a few kilometres northwest of Lecce (Italy…
GPR survey to understand the stratigraphy of the Roman Ships archaeological site (Pisa, Italy)
Two surveys with ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) were carried out in June and December 2000 at the Roman Ships archaeological site (Pisa, Italy). Both surveys were undertaken at selected locations, placed on the plan of excavation (−5 m from the ground surface), using a GSSI Sir System2 incorporating 35, 100, 200 and 500 MHz centre‐frequency antennae. The main purpose of the two surveys was to test the value of radar in respect of penetration dept…
Use of ground penetrating radar to map subsurface archaeological features in an urban area
Geophysical investigation of the Temple of Apollo (Hierapolis, Turkey)
Assessment of fractures in some columns inside the crypt of the Cattedrale di Otranto using integrated geophysical methods
Three-dimensional image of seismic refraction tomography and electrical resistivity tomography survey in the castle of Occhiolà (Sicily, Italy)
Contribution of Ground Penetrating Radar and Electrical Resistivity Tomography to identify the cavity and fractures under the main Church in Botrugno (Lecce, Italy)
Integrated geophysical surveys at the archaeological site of Tindari (Sicily, Italy)
GPR, ERT and magnetic investigations inside the Martyrium of St Philip, Hierapolis, Turkey
Hierapolis, Denizli, Turkey, was one of the most important Hellenistic‐Roman cities in Asia Minor. Located about 250 km east of Izmir, the area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its magnificent archaeological remains and the white travertine pool formations created by its peculiar geothermal setting. The Italian Archaeological Mission in more than 50 years of activity in Hierapolis has brought to light and restored important vestiges of …
Insights into the Buried Archaeological Remains at the Duomo of Lecce (Italy) Using Ground‐penetrating Radar Surveys
The town of Lecce located in the southern part of the Apulia region of Italy, contains the remains of an ancient settlement in the city centre. One of the most important buildings in the town is the Duomo and its crypt. The crypt is found beneath the Duomo and was used as a burial place from the first century ad until the nineteenth century. The area around the crypt is highly urbanized today, but was the locus of social and political life over t…
The mosaic of the crypt of St. Nicholas in Bari (Italy)
Integrated Ground‐penetrating Radar and Archaeological Surveys in the Ancient City of Hierapolis of Phrygia (Turkey)
Hierapolis of Phrygia (Turkey) was one of the most important Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine city in Asia Minor. The Italian Archaeological Mission in more than 50 years of activity has brought to light and restored many monuments of the ancient city, helping to understand the urban layout in the various periods of its history. In 2011 ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) prospection, with the aim of supporting the archaeological excavations and surve…
Investigating archaeological looting using satellite images and Georadar
Geophysical prospecting and remote sensing for the study of the San Rossore area in Pisa (Tuscany, Italy)
The potential of integrated GPR survey and aerial photographic analysis of historic urban areas
Integrated Archaeogeophysical Approach for the Study of a Medieval Monastic Settlement in Basilicata
The paper deals with the results of an archaeo-geophysical approach adopted for the study and the reconstruction of the architectural plan of the medieval monastery of San Pietro a Cellaria in Calvello (Basilicata, Southern Italy). The monastery is a remarkable witness to Benedectine architecture of the 12-13th century in Basilicata, built by monks of the Congregation of S. Maria di Pulsano, who were active mainly in southern Italy. The historica…
D GPR survey for the archaeological characterization of the ancient Messapian necropolis in Lecce, South Italy
The Use of Geophysical Prospections to Map Ancient Hydraulic Works
This paper presents an integrated analysis using ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) studies to map the Triglio underground aqueduct that in Roman times supplied fresh water to the ancient town of Tarentum , modern Taranto, Apulia region, Italy. The study area includes an expansion project of a nearby limestone quarry where mining activity is related to the production of a steel factory (ILVA). The aim was t…
Geomorphological and non‐destructive GPR survey for the conservation of frescos in the rupestrian churches of Matera (Basilicata, southern Italy)
In this article we present the results of a geomorphological and geophysical investigation carried out in the Regional Park of Matera Murgia, also known as Park of the Rupestrian Churches (world site protected by UNESCO), in Basilicata region, southern Italy. The aim of this investigation is to support the scheduled restoration works in some rupestrian historical sites and the safety of the tourist route that connects the churches along the easte…
The ancient settlement of Piammiano‐Statonia (Bomarzo, Italy)
This study presents new archaeological data concerning the ancient layout of Piammiano, an Etruscan and Roman settlement located in the Tiberine internal Etruria (probably corresponding to the ancient town of Statonia ), still little known. These data have been obtained by geophysical surveys performed using the Electrical Resistivity Tomography technique. These investigations were carried out in the central sector of the plateau where the settle…
Ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography investigations in the southern sector of the Roman Forum
A research project aimed at the study of the archaeological context of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum (Rome, Italy) and the transformation phases of the building involved the use of different techniques of geophysical prospecting. In particular, Ground‐penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) surveys were carried out in order to record the buried structures of the Basilica and the previous buildings laying in the…
Forensic geophysical survey to investigate illegal looting of a site of historical importance
Objects of forensic investigations vary from illegally buried weapons and explosives, landmines and improvised explosive devices, drugs and weapons caches to clandestine graves of murder victims and mass genocide graves, environmental crime. Illegal excavations represent one of the main risks which affect the archaeological heritage all over the world. They cause a massive loss of artefacts but also, and above all, a loss of the cultural context,…
Geophysical Investigation at the Santa Chiara Church in Nardò (Southern Italy)
The church of Santa Chiara with its adjacent convent, whose foundations date back to the 13th century, is a monastic complex in the city of Nardò in the province of Lecce. The current church was built ex novo between the 17th and 18th centuries under the direction of Bishop Orazio Fortunato. Currently, there is no information about the presence of crypts or burials in the church and in the adjacent area. For this reason, a campaign of geophysical…
Remote sensing surveying at the Abbatija tad-Dejr Catacombs (Rabat, Malta)
Multidisciplinary remote sensing surveying techniques were employed at the site of the Abbatija tad-Dejr Catacombs in Rabat (Malta) as part of a collaborative research project of the University of South Florida's Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx) and Heritage Malta aimed to map the complex for interpretation and conservation purposes and to assess the eventual presence of further hypogea in the areas surrounding the site. In this study, te…
Architectural assessment of wall paintings using a multimodal and multi-resolution diagnostic approach
Geophysical Methods and Applications (28 works) · Archaeology (23 works) · Ground-Penetrating Radar (23 works) · Geography (22 works) · Geology (22 works) · Radar (21 works) · Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods (20 works) · Geophysics (17 works) · Engineering (15 works) · Seismic Waves and Analysis (14 works)