Care of Ancient Human Remains.  Conservation and Management With 3d Modeling and DBMS

Dellu, Elena; Sciatti, Angela

doi:10.4995/arqueologica9.2021.12165

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“…As part of the protection activities of the Soprintendenza Archeologia, belle arti e paesaggio per la città Metropolitana di Bari in the years 2022-2023, punctual and innovative multidisciplinary investigations and documentation are underway with the need to remotely investigate the entire context from an interdisciplinary point of view (Dellù & Sciatti 2021). Furthermore, the current and widespread microclimate changes have therefore required new methods of monitoring the entire karst context functional to evaluate any forms of biodegradation of cultural heritage in the medium and long term under the protection of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, as well as to allow a digital use of these results and of the entire cave, which cannot be exploited on site and therefore directly usable by the public.…”

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Representing Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: From the Deep Abyss of the Past to Digital Twin and Xr of the Neanderthal Man and Lamalunga Cave (Altamura, Apulia)

Banfi

Dellu²,

Stanga

et al. 2023

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

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Abstract. The Altamura Man and the paleontological remains are situated within a complex context encompassing logistical, geological, paleoenvironmental, and cultural perspectives. This context is exceptionally well-preserved but also fragile, requiring its preservation due to its unique nature. Unresolved inquiries exist in various disciplines, such as archaeology, biocultural studies, ecology, and geology, pertaining to karst formation, taphonomic dynamics, and the cultural and ecological context of the Neanderthal individual found in the cave. Interdisciplinary research was necessary to address these complex questions and understand the broader context of the Lamalunga Cave. Climate change also necessitated attention to preserving the cave’s microclimate and monitoring potential biodegradation. Digital technologies, including photogrammetry and laser scanning, were crucial for monitoring and safeguarding the cave’s cultural heritage. Digital representation, 3D modelling and Digital Twin were essential for managing the cave’s intricacies, analysing its values, and enhancing visual communication. The management of the Lamalunga cave aimed to promote scientific interpretation, safeguard the cave, and provide tools for understanding, storytelling, and further investigation. It was essential to utilise available methodologies and technologies while avoiding destructive interventions. Contemporary technologies have revolutionised the archaeological and paleoanthropological domains, enabling remote study and preservation. Protecting and comprehending the cultural heritage of the cave is linked to its usability, which can be enhanced through digital documentation methodologies to inform visitors about the karst context and promote social and economic development.

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Representing Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: From the Deep Abyss of the Past to Digital Twin and Xr of the Neanderthal Man and Lamalunga Cave (Altamura, Apulia)

Banfi

Dellu²,

Stanga

et al. 2023

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

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Use of Different Digitization Methods for the Analysis of Cut Marks on the Oldest Bone Found in Brittany (France)

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Archaeological 3D digitization of skeletal elements is an essential aspect of the discipline. Objectives are various: archiving of data (especially before destructive sampling for biomolecular studies for example), study or for pedagogical purposes to allow their manipulation. As techniques are rapidly evolving, the question that arises is the use of appropriate methods to answer the different questions and guarantee sufficient quality of information. The combined use of different 3D technologies for the study of a single Mesolithic bone fragment from Brittany (France) is here an opportunity to compare different 3D digitization methods. This oldest human bone of Brittany, a clavicle constituted of two pieces, was dug up from the mesolithic shell midden of Beg-er-Vil in Quiberon and dated from ca. 8200 to 8000 years BP. They are bound to post-mortem processing, realized on fresh bone in order to remove the integuments, which it is necessary to better qualify. The clavicle was studied through a process that combines advanced 3D image acquisition, 3D processing, and 3D printing with the goal to provide relevant support for the experts involved in the work. The bones were first studied with a metallographic microscopy, scanned with a CT scan, and digitized with photogrammetry in order to get a high quality textured model. The CT scan appeared to be insufficient for a detailed analysis; the study was thus completed with a µ-CT providing a very accurate 3D model of the bone. Several 3D-printed copies of the collarbone were produced in order to support knowledge sharing between the experts involved in the study. The 3D models generated from µCT and photogrammetry were combined to provide an accurate and detailed 3D model. This model was used to study desquamation and the different cut marks, including their angle of attack. These cut marks were also studied with traditional binoculars and digital microscopy. This last technique allowed characterizing their type, revealing a probable meat cutting process with a flint tool. This work of crossed analyses allows us to document a fundamental patrimonial piece, and to ensure its preservation. Copies are also available for the regional museums.

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Care of Ancient Human Remains. Conservation and Management With 3d Modeling and DBMS

Cited by 2 publications

References 38 publications

Representing Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: From the Deep Abyss of the Past to Digital Twin and Xr of the Neanderthal Man and Lamalunga Cave (Altamura, Apulia)

Representing Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: From the Deep Abyss of the Past to Digital Twin and Xr of the Neanderthal Man and Lamalunga Cave (Altamura, Apulia)

Use of Different Digitization Methods for the Analysis of Cut Marks on the Oldest Bone Found in Brittany (France)

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