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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.

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!

21/05/2026

📸 Some moments from the International Staff Training Week | University of Cádiz (19–21 May 2026), where PHOENIX-UASL took part in a stimulating programme focused on research careers and European funding opportunities 🌍

A sincere thank you to the University of Cádiz, European Projects Office, and the organisers for the invitation, the excellent coordination, and the opportunity to engage in such a dynamic environment of exchange, training, and networking 🤝.

Within the programme, Antonio Pecci, researcher in the PHOENIX-UASL project (MSCA, University of Cádiz), contributed to the roundtable:�“Experiences and Success Stories in ERC, MSCA-PF and MSCA-DN” (20 May), sharing his experience as MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow.

The event offered a valuable opportunity to discuss proposal strategies, evaluation processes, and research mobility within Horizon Europe, strengthening international collaboration across research communities 🔬

18/05/2026

📍 International Staff Training Week | Universidad de Cádiz 🇪🇸
🗓️ 19–21 May 2026

The PHOENIX-UASL project is pleased to announce that our researcher Antonio Pecci will participate in the International Staff Training Week organized by the University of Cádiz.
International Staff Training Week is an intensive programme designed to strengthen international research careers and improve access to European funding opportunities, with a special focus on Horizon Europe schemes such as ERC and MSCA.

Across three days, participants will attend training sessions, roundtables, and networking activities aimed at supporting proposal development, understanding evaluation processes, and fostering research mobility across Europe 🌍🤝

💬 On Wednesday 20 May, Antonio Pecci will take part in the roundtable “Experiences and Success Stories in ERC, MSCA-PF and MSCA-DN”, sharing his experience as MSCA Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Cádiz.

His contribution highlights the active role of PHOENIX-UASL within European research networks and its commitment to methodological innovation, academic exchange, and international collaboration 🔬🚁

16/05/2026

PHOENIX-UASL at Pint of Science 🍻 🔬

As part of Pint of Science, PHOENIX-UASL will present its research in Cádiz:
"Drones y LiDAR en el paisaje histórico de Cádiz", Antonio Pecci (Universidad de Cádiz)

🎙Funded by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship, PHOENIX-UASL explores how drones equipped with LiDAR are transforming landscape archaeology. Focusing on the province of Cádiz—at sites such as the Castillo de Doña Blanca—this technology makes it possible to “see” beneath vegetation and detect microtopographies invisible from the ground. By combining technological innovation with traditional archaeological methods, the project reconstructs the history of ancient Phoenician-Punic landscapes while making scientific research more accessible to society.

📅 Tuesday, 19 May 2026
🕢 From 19:30
📍 King Lab | Espacio creativo, Cádiz

📡 Making the invisible visible through data, technology, and archaeology.

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