A Method for Virtual Anastylosis: The Case of the Arch of Titus at the Circus Maximus in Rome

Canciani, Marco; Falcolini, Corrado; Buonfiglio, Marialetizia; Pergola, S.; Saccone, Mauro; Mammì, B.; Romito, G.

doi:10.5194/isprsannals-ii-5-w1-61-2013

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“…Using this kind of models, it is possible to show data came out from photogrammetric survey, mixed models with virtual reconstruction, or adding data analysis. Following this line our research group at Dipartimento di Architettura, University of Roma Tre, is working on AR project on-site and off-site to show the results of Virtual Reconstruction of Circo Massimo in Rome (Canciani, 2013). On the other hand, when algorithms for 3D recognition and tracking will be much more efficient, AR can be used for documentation, monitoring and diagnostics for cultural heritage.…”

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3d Survey and Augmented Reality for Cultural Heritage. The Case Study of Aurelian Wall at Castra Praetoria in Rome

Canciani¹,

Conigliaro²,

Grasso³

et al. 2016

Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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ABSTRACT:The development of close-range photogrammetry has produced a lot of new possibility to study cultural heritage. 3D data acquired with conventional and low cost cameras can be used to document, investigate the full appearance, materials and conservation status, to help the restoration process and identify intervention priorities. At the same time, with 3D survey a lot of three-dimensional data are collected and analyzed by researchers, but there are a very few possibility of 3D output. The augmented reality is one of this possible output with a very low cost technology but a very interesting result. Using simple mobile technology (for iPad and Android Tablets) and shareware software (in the case presented "Augment") it is possible to share and visualize a large number of 3D models with your own device. The case study presented is a part of an architecture graduate thesis, made in Rome at Department of Architecture of Roma Tre University. We have developed a photogrammetric survey to study the Aurelian Wall at Castra Praetoria in Rome. The surveys of 8000 square meters of surface have allowed to identify stratigraphy and construction phases of a complex portion of Aurelian Wall, specially about the Northern door of Castra. During this study, the data coming out of 3D survey (photogrammetric and topographic), are stored and used to create a reverse 3D model, or virtual reconstruction, of the Northern door of Castra. This virtual reconstruction shows the door in the Tiberian period, nowadays it's totally hidden by a curtain wall but, little and significative architectural details allow to know its original feature. The 3D model of the ancient walls has been mapped with the exact type of bricks and mortar, oriented and scaled according to the existing one to use augmented reality. Finally, two kind of application have been developed, one on site, were you can see superimposed the virtual reconstruction on the existing walls using the image recognition. On the other hand, to show the results also during the graduation day, the same application has been created in off-site condition using a poster.

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3d Survey and Augmented Reality for Cultural Heritage. The Case Study of Aurelian Wall at Castra Praetoria in Rome

Canciani¹,

Conigliaro²,

Grasso³

et al. 2016

Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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“…Digital augmentation of measurement data from complex heritage sites for building phase visualization facilitates interdisciplinary research and the level of understanding of archaeological findings for the general public (Landes et al, 2015). Possibilities of Virtual Anastylosis based on computation analysis of fragments have been demonstrated in the domain of Archaeology, relying on identification of significant Roman column fragment features that can be indexed in a hierarchical manner (Canciani et al, 2013). The RWTH Aachen model for the 38m Buddha niche allows the interaction with the various separate model parts to have the past, present and possible future spatial configuration both tested by designers and engineers, and experienced by other users of the system (Figure 7).…”

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Long-Term Preservation of the Physical Remains of the Destroyed Buddha Figures in Bamiyan (Afghanistan) Using Virtual Reality Technologies for Preparation and Evaluation of Restoration Measures

Toubekis

Jansen

Jarke

2017

ISPRS Ann. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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ABSTRACT:In March 2001, the world's largest depictions of standing Buddha figures located in Bamiyan (Afghanistan) were destroyed during a campaign of the Taliban leadership against all non-Muslim heritage in the country. Bamiyan and its archaeological remains have been nominated a World Heritage also to commemorate the events of destruction the site has experienced over the centuries. More than fifteen years after the Giant Buddha figures turned into dust, the UNESCO Safeguarding campaign for the preservation of the Bamiyan World Heritage property has made considerable progress. Upon continued request by the local population and the national government, the international community is asked to contribute proposals for the future presentation of the physical remains including the options of reassembling the original fragments. The achievements and backlashes of the UNESCO campaign are discussed and a proposal is given, how virtual technology can contribute to the ongoing discussion regarding the future of the site. At a time when deliberate raids during military conflicts against heritage places have become commonplace, the Bamiyan case has become emblematic and is considered now a key turning point in the heritage community on the question, which roles reconstruction can have especially in the aftermath of conflict situations. It is argued that immersive virtual reality technologies offer the chance to investigate how values attributed to cultural heritage are produced and experienced among different stakeholder groups.

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“…Many projects of virtual anastylosis of a monument have been carried out in recent years. Canciani et al (2013Canciani et al ( , 2014) developed a methodology for virtual anastylosis of archaeological elements which belong to the archaeological site of Circus Maximus in Rome.…”

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Archaeological anastylosis of two Macedonian tombs in a 3D virtual environment

Stampouloglou

Toska

Tapinaki

et al. 2020

Virtual archaeol. rev.

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Highlights: Use of contemporary digital methods for the 3D geometric documentation of complex burial structures. Interdisciplinary approach to implement digital techniques for 3D modelling, including 3D terrestrial laser scanning and image-based modelling. Implementation of virtual anastylosis by archaeologists using the 3D models and suitable software. Abstract:Archaeological restoration of monuments is a practice requiring extreme caution and thorough study. Proceeding to restoration or to reconstruction actions without detailed consultation and thought is normally avoided by archaeologists and conservation experts. Nowadays, anastylosis executed on the real object is generally prohibited. Contemporary technologies have provided archaeologists and other conservation experts with the tools to embark on virtual restorations or anastyloses, thus testing various alternatives without physical intervention on the monument itself. In this way, the values of the monuments are respected according to international conventions. In this paper, two examples of virtual archaeological anastyloses of two important Macedonian tombs in northern Greece are presented. The anastyloses were performed on three-dimensional (3D) models which have been produced using modern digital 3D documentation techniques, such as image-based modelling and terrestrial laser scanning. The reader is introduced to the history and importance -as well as the peculiarities-of the Macedonian tombs. In addition, the two tombs are described in detail mainly from an archaeological point of view. The procedure of field data acquisition and processing to produce the 3D models is described. Simple and standard methods were employed in acquiring the raw data. Processing was carried out using commercial software. The resulting 3D models and other documentation products have been assessed for their accuracy and completeness. The decisions for the virtual anastylosis are explained in detail and the procedure is also described. The restored monuments are presented and evaluated by the conservation experts. Thus, it is shown how important virtual anastylosis of monuments is to archaeology researchers, as it enables them to conduct in-depth studies, without actually tampering with the monuments themselves. Digital 3D models are contributing to many disciplines, especially in archaeology; they enable a wider audience to easily access both archaeological and geometric information, also offering the user a high degree of interaction possibilities. Resumen:La restauración arqueológica de monumentos es una práctica que requiere extrema precaución y un estudio exhaustivo. Los arqueólogos y expertos en conservación evitan normalmente proceder a la restauración y a las acciones de reconstrucción sin reflexión y una consulta detallada. Actualmente, la ejecución de anastilosis sobre el objeto real está generalmente prohibida. Las tecnologías contemporáneas han proporcionado las herramientas a los arqueólogos y otros expertos en conservación para embarcarse en restauraciones v...

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A Method for Virtual Anastylosis: The Case of the Arch of Titus at the Circus Maximus in Rome

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3d Survey and Augmented Reality for Cultural Heritage. The Case Study of Aurelian Wall at Castra Praetoria in Rome

3d Survey and Augmented Reality for Cultural Heritage. The Case Study of Aurelian Wall at Castra Praetoria in Rome

Long-Term Preservation of the Physical Remains of the Destroyed Buddha Figures in Bamiyan (Afghanistan) Using Virtual Reality Technologies for Preparation and Evaluation of Restoration Measures

Archaeological anastylosis of two Macedonian tombs in a 3D virtual environment

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