El Campo Santo, Old Town San Diego, San Diego County, California
Ground Penetrating Radar

Submitted by Patti Jepsen May 2008
Information taken from the display board at El Campo Santo Cemetery.
Courtesy of The San Diego Historical Society
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In 1993, scientists from The Geophysics Group of Escondido began their work at El Campo Santo. 
Their goal was to create an accurate survey of the gravesites for use by researchers and historians. 
Over the course of about four weeks, the group gathered data using ground penetrating radar; 
technology used to find oil and mineral deposits.
The group searched for old bones and coffins as well as bits of metal that could be buttons or crucifixes. 
Through their findings, the scientists were able to identify the location of several gravesites as well as verify 
the position of graves outside the current walls.


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