Integrated multi scale archaeological analysis in Béni Mellal-Khenifra District (Morocco). the case of the fortress of Ighram Aousser

• Lorenza Ilia Manfredi ^[3] ; Pasquale Merola ^[3] ; Chiara Cecalupo ^[3] ; Abdelillah Dekayir ^[4] ; Brahim Ouchaou ^[4] ; Yosef Bokbot ^[5] ; Mabrouk Seghir ^[5] ; Silvia Festuccia ^[1] ; Leopoldo Repola ^[1] ; Marilena Cozzolino ^[2] ; Vincenzo Gentile ^[2] ; Hassan Bounajm ^[6]
  1. [1] Università degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa

     Università degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa

     Nápoles, Italia

     
  2. [2] University of Molise

     University of Molise

     Campobasso, Italia

     
  3. [3] CNR
  4. [4] University of Moulay Ismail, Morocco
  5. [5] Institut National des Sciences de l’Archéologie et du Patrimoine
  6. [6] Compagnie Minière de Touissit

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• Localización: Archeologia e calcolatori, ISSN 1120-6861, Vol. 31, Nº. 1, 2020, págs. 97-120
• Idioma: italiano
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  • The fortress of Ighram Aousser is located in Morocco, 10 km W of M’rirt and 120 km S of Meknés, on the so-called mines route. The lack of an organic and complete documentation and a concrete need to acquire new data about unexplored areas have required a multi-methodological research including the analysis of historical sources, archaeological surveys, topographic investigations, laser scanner modelling and geophysical prospections. All data were stored in a Geographic Information System, which allowed spatial analyses and the creation of thematic maps. The integrated geoarchaeological approach has led to a new archaeological map providing an updated view of the rich archaeological heritage in that territory. The article also offers a complete account of the valorization processes, the international promotion of the site and its long-lasting mining tradition.