January 1, 2025Open ArchaeologyOpen Access

From a Medieval Town to the Modern Fortress of Rosas (Girona-Spain). Combining Geophysics and Archaeological Excavation to Understand the Evolution of a Strategic Coastal Settlement

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The study reveals the transformation of Rosas from a medieval town to a strategic military site.
Geophysical surveys combined with archaeology confirmed findings within the large 20,000 m² site.
Using multiple methodologies allowed an accurate reconstruction of medieval town planning and later military adaptations.
The findings highlight the importance of integrating various research approaches for historical site analysis.

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Archaeogeophysical analysis reveals transformations in the medieval villa of Rosas, indicating a strategic military change.

Sabater et al. (2025) studied this question.

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