Integrated three-dimensional models for noninvasive monitoring and valorization of the Morgantina silver treasure (Sicily)

Abstract

Abstract. The Morgantina silver treasure belonging to the Archaeological Museum of Aidone (Sicily) was involved in a three-dimensional (3-D) survey and diagnostics campaign for monitoring the collection over time in anticipation of their temporary transfer to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for a period of 4 years. Using a multidisciplinary approach, a scientific and methodological protocol based on noninvasive techniques to achieve a complete and integrated knowledge of the precious items and their conservation state, as well as to increase their valorization, has been developed. All acquired data, i.e., 3-D models, ultraviolet fluorescence, x-ray images, and chemical information, will be made available, in an integrated way, within a web-oriented platform, which will present an in-progress tool to deepen existing archaeological knowledge and production technologies and to obtain referenced information of the conservation state before and after moving of the collection from its exposure site.

The colours of Segesta. Searching for the traces of the lost pigments

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Realverso Lucanum: a metaverse for innovative didactic and digital tourism

“…In recent years, digital technologies and serious games have widely affected the cultural heritage sector, offering incredible opportunities to enhance the experiential value of heritage assets and improve cultural activities. In this respect, we know that many museums have already used 3D scanning and modelling techniques to create virtual tours of their attractions [1], which could thus also be enjoyed through apps or websites. Not only that but in [14,13] we see how virtual reality can even allow users to interact with museum attractions or reproductions of ancient artefacts through mobile devices.…”

Computer Aided Restoration Tools to Assist the Conservation of an Ancient Sculpture. The Colossal Statue of Zeus Enthroned

“…The structured light system works with a light source projecting a series of light patterns on the object to be scanned (blue LED). The reflected image is captured by cameras, and from the analysis of the distortion of the pattern, the position is evaluated on each point of the surface to be scanned (Alberghina, et al, 2016). The used tool captures images also (texture resolution 1.3 Mp and image color 24 bpp).…”