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PHOENIX-UASL is an MSCA PF-funded project (EU) led by PhD Antonio Pecci at the University of Cádiz, using LiDAR drones to study Phoenician-Punic sites.

24/07/2026

🎙️ A few days ago I had the pleasure of being invited as a guest on “El Programa de Mar”, broadcast live by Radio Puerto FM.

During the interview, we talked about my professional journey, my research activities, and the PHOENIX-UASL project: its current developments, the work carried out so far, and the future perspectives of a research path combining archaeology, UAV technologies, and LiDAR for the study of Phoenician-Punic landscapes in Andalusia.

I would like to sincerely thank the editorial team for the invitation and, in particular, the journalist Maria Del Mar Gutiérrez who hosted the interview for the interesting conversation and the opportunity to share my research with a wider audience.

🎧 The full interview is available here:
https://fb.watch/Im9reuT-nO/

Thank you for the warm welcome and for helping to bring archaeological research and innovation closer to the public!

14/07/2026

📢 Stay up to date with the latest developments of the PHOENIX-UASL project!

The project website has been updated with the latest dissemination materials and progress reports. Among the newly available documents you can find:

Preliminary Reports – First Year
📄 I Report (Months I–IV)
📄 II Report (Months V–VIII)

https://hum509.uca.es/preliminary-reports/

These reports provide an overview of the project's ongoing activities, research progress, fieldwork, dissemination initiatives, and the results achieved during the different phases of the project.

Visit the project website to explore all the available updates and follow the progress of PHOENIX-UASL!

29/06/2026

I was delighted to take part in the Horizon Europe Information Session – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026, focused on the practical aspects of preparing successful project proposals.

It was a pleasure to share the experience 🎙 of the PHOENIX-UASL project, reflecting on the journey that led to a successful proposal and engaging with researchers and prospective applicants interested in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

🙏 My sincere thanks to the organizers—FECYT and Fundación para el Conocimiento Madri+d—and especially to the Spanish MSCA National Contact Points, for their kind invitation and for hosting such an excellent event. The session provided valuable insights into the 2026 call and created a great opportunity to exchange experiences and share best practices.

💬 Many thanks as well to all the participants for their interest, thoughtful questions, and engaging discussion.

18/06/2026

📍 PHOENIX-UASL at the Jornadas “Castillo de Doña Blanca: un yacimiento por redescubrir”

Yesterday, at the Palacio de Araníbar in El Puerto de Santa María, Antonio Pecci took part in the round table "The ancient landscape of Gadir: evolution of the topography of Castillo de Doña Blanca and its natural environment”, together with Manuel Ruiz Barroso and José Antonio Ruiz Gil, moderated by Natalia López Sánchez.

It was a very valuable opportunity to discuss the historical and archaeological landscape of Gadir, the role of Castillo de Doña Blanca within the ancient Bay of Cádiz, and the importance of new research strategies for the study and protection of this exceptional heritage site.

We warmly thank the organisers for the invitation and for creating such an engaging moment of dialogue and exchange among researchers, institutions, and the public.

Events like this help strengthen the connection between scientific research, cultural heritage, and society — a central goal of the PHOENIX-UASL project.

Photo by "Turismo El Puerto de Santa María"

16/06/2026

📸 A few snapshots from the recent AETCC 2026 in Cáceres, where the Phoenix UASL team had the pleasure of taking part in Session 07-A dedicated to Archaeology and Close-Range Remote Sensing. During the session, we presented the paper:�“LiDAR analysis of PNOA data for the topographic interpretation of the funerary landscape at the site of ‘Castillo de Doña Blanca’ (Cádiz, Spain)”, P. Sicre-González, A. Pecci, A. M. Niveau-de-Villedary y Mariñas (University of Cádiz), within the framework of the PHOENIX MEDITERRANEA (HUM-509) and PHOENIX-UASL projects.

A sincere thank you to the conference organisers for the invitation and for creating such a stimulating and open scientific environment 🤝. Events like this are a valuable opportunity to share research results, discuss methodologies, and strengthen international collaborations in the field of digital archaeology.

A meaningful experience that further highlights the value of LiDAR and remote sensing technologies as key tools for the analysis and reinterpretation of ancient landscapes 🌍.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to making this moment of scientific exchange and growth possible.

04/06/2026

📍 AETCC 2026 | Cáceres�🗓️ Wednesday, 10 June 2026 �📌 SESSION 07-A: Archaeology and Close-Range Remote Sensing (17:00–18:15)

We will present the paper:
“LiDAR analysis of PNOA data for the topographic interpretation of the funerary landscape at the site of ‘Castillo de Doña Blanca’ (Cádiz, Spain)”�P. Sicre-González, A. Pecci, A. M. Niveau-de-Villedary y Mariñas (University of Cádiz)

The contribution is framed within the research activities of the PHOENIX MEDITERRANEA (HUM-509) and PHOENIX-UASL project.
The study investigates the potential of LiDAR data from the Spanish National Aerial Orthophotography Plan (PNOA) for the interpretation of the funerary landscape associated with the Castillo de Doña Blanca (El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz), with a particular focus on the Necrópolis de las Cumbres.
By processing high-resolution Digital Terrain Models and applying geomorphological enhancement techniques within a GIS environment, the analysis has identified micro-topographic anomalies consistent with tumulus-like structures, allowing a substantial redefinition of the spatial extent and internal organisation of the necropolis.
The results suggest a funerary landscape that is significantly more extensive and complex than previously understood, structured through strong relationships between topography, visibility, and spatial hierarchy.
More broadly, the study highlights the value of LiDAR as a non-invasive archaeological tool, contributing to the development of new methodological frameworks for the analysis and interpretation of ancient landscapes.

02/06/2026

📢 Call for Papers now online!

We are pleased to announce that Antonio Pecci and Prof. Ana-María Niveau-de-Villedary y Mariñas, respectively Principal Investigator and Supervisor of the MSCA PHOENIX-UASL project, together with Prof. Maria Chiara Monaco from the Università degli Studi della Basilicata, are Guest Editors of the Special Issue in Archaeological Prospection:

📖 “Fortified Landscapes: Remote Sensing and the Archaeology of Mediterranean Defensive Systems (10th century BCE – 5th century CE)”

This Special Issue focuses on the study of fortified landscapes and defensive systems across the Mediterranean, from the Iron Age to Late Antiquity, through innovative approaches based on remote sensing, UAV applications, geophysics, GIS, landscape archaeology, aerial and satellite imagery, and integrated digital methodologies.

The initiative is closely connected to the aims of the PHOENIX-UASL project, which explores the potential of non-invasive and digital technologies for the investigation, documentation, and interpretation of archaeological landscapes.

Researchers working on fortified sites, defensive landscapes, archaeological prospection, and digital approaches to Mediterranean archaeology are warmly invited to submit their contributions.

📩 Call for Papers:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/10990763/call-for-papers/si-2026-000636

📧 For further information: [email protected]

26/05/2026

Our research activities within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie project PHOENIX-UASL have also been featured in eldiario.es 🛰️🏺

https://www.eldiario.es/spin/drones-avanzar-estudio-yacimiento-gaditano-considerado-joya-fenicia-referencia-pm_1_13238321.html

26/05/2026

📍 AETCC 2026 | Cáceres (Spain) 🇪🇸
🗓️ 8–11 June 2026

We are pleased to announce our participation in the XXI Congreso de la Asociación Española de Teledetección (AETCC 2026), where we will present a paper within Session 07-A: Archaeology and Close-Range Remote Sensing 🛰️📡

📄 “LiDAR analysis of PNOA data for the topographic interpretation of the funerary landscape at the site of ‘Castillo de Doña Blanca’ (Cádiz, Spain)”
👤 P. Sicre-González, A. Pecci, A. M. Niveau-de-Villedary y Mariñas
🏛️ University of Cádiz

This conference represents a key international forum for the exchange of knowledge on remote sensing methodologies and their applications in Earth sciences, environmental studies, and archaeology.

Participation in this context is a significant step in the research training of Antonio Pecci within the PHOENIX-UASL project, enabling direct engagement with the remote sensing scientific community beyond strictly archaeological boundaries.
Such interdisciplinary interactions are essential for strengthening methodological awareness, refining analytical approaches, and situating archaeological research within broader technological frameworks. In this sense, AETCC offers a valuable opportunity for critical dialogue with specialists in geospatial analysis and Earth observation, contributing to a more integrated and robust research practice.

24/05/2026

📸 A few highlights from Pint of Science – Cádiz, where PHOENIX-UASL had the pleasure of bringing research out of the lab and into a public science setting 🍻🔬

A sincere thank you to the organisers of Pint of Science for the invitation and for creating an open and engaging space where science, communication, and society can meet and interact 🤝.

During the event, Antonio Pecci (University of Cádiz, PHOENIX-UASL – MSCA) presented:�“Drones y LiDAR en el paisaje histórico de Cádiz”, showcasing how UAV-based LiDAR is transforming the study of archaeological landscapes in Cádiz.

The evening was a valuable opportunity to share how technological innovation and archaeological practice can work together to “see” beyond the visible landscape and reconstruct complex ancient environments 🌍.

Thanks to everyone who joined and contributed to the discussion!

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