Reconfiguring the 3D excavation archive. Technological shift and data remix in the archaeological project of Paliambela Kolindros, Greece

Katsianis, Markos; Kotsakis, Kostas; Stefanou, Filippos

doi:10.1016/j.jasrep.2021.102857

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“…The importance of the excavation record extends beyond the fieldwork phase. It facilitates the successive transformation of the excavation archive, enabling researchers to revisit and verify interpretations by tracing the interpretative steps from the excavation event to publication [95]. This chain of references enhances the credibility of archaeological research.…”

Section: New Fields Developing Within Archaeology Excavation Recordin...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Alongside this, there has been a growing demand for a deeper understanding of how archaeology is practiced in the modern digital age and how digital technologies and methods are influencing and reshaping the field. This includes the actual fieldwork and practices employed by archaeologists, the tools and equipment (apparatuses) they utilize, as well as the intellectual and knowledge-related aspects of their work [92][93][94][95].…”

Section: Utilizing Digitally Derived Documentation Data To Address Ar...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Today, we have access to abundant data on archaeological sites. The current challenge lies in effectively managing and organizing these data while maintaining up-to-date and easily accessible databases [95]. This challenge has led to the demand for new specialists in archaeology, including experts in data management, technicians proficient in operating equipment, 3D modelers capable of working with photogrammetry models and 3D point clouds, and personnel providing IT infrastructure support.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Digital Tools for Data Acquisition and Heritage Management in Archaeology and Their Impact on Archaeological Practices

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Vital,

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The significance of data acquisition in archaeological practice has consistently held great importance. Over the past few decades, the growing prevalence of digitization in acquiring data has significantly transformed the landscape of archaeological fieldwork, influencing both methodology and interpretation. The integration of digital photogrammetry and laser scanning technologies in archaeology has transformed data acquisition, enabling efficient and precise documentation. However, this digital shift raises concerns about information overload, the potential loss of on-site insights, and the need for suitable data management methods. Over the past 15 years, digital tools like photogrammetry, laser scanning, and unmanned aerial vehicles have advanced cultural heritage documentation. These methods offer detailed 3D models of archaeological sites, artifacts, and monuments, with evolving accessibility and user friendliness. This paper delves into methods for documenting cultural heritage, examining the implications of various approaches on the archaeologist’s workflow and on the field as a whole.

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“…An example of such an approach was provided by the mapping of the Paliambela Kolindros excavation dataset, the product of one of the first 3D GIS documentation workflows that included conceptual modelling using CIDOC CRM v.4.3 (Crofts et al 2008) to describe data components (Katsianis 2012;Katsianis et al 2021). The preparation of a partial and incomplete 3D geospatial data archive for deposition almost a decade later has made numerous challenges apparent, some of which included the necessity to update the previous semantic description using concepts from AO-Cat and the entire family of CIDOC CRM models.…”

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Semantic Modelling of Archaeological Excavation Data. A review of the current state of the art and a roadmap of activities

Katsianis,

Bruseker,

Nenova

et al. 2023

Internet Archaeol.

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Archaeological data repositories usually manage excavation data collections as project-level entities with restricted capacities to facilitate search or aggregation of excavation data at the sub-collection level (trenches, finds, season reports or excavation diaries etc.). More granular access to excavation data collections would enable layered querying across their informational content. In the past decade, several attempts to adapt CIDOC CRM in order to provide more explicit descriptions of the excavation universe have resulted in the use of domain-specific model extensions (e.g. CRMarchaeo, CRMsci, CRMba). Each focuses on corresponding aspects of the excavation research process, while their combined usage has potential to support expressive data mappings at the sub-collection level. As part of the ARIADNEplus project, several CIDOC CRM developers and domain experts have collaborated to undertake conceptual mapping exercises, to address the practicalities of bringing excavation data descriptions together and to link these to our overall aspirations in terms of excavation data discoverability and reusability. In this contribution, we discuss the current state and future directions of the field of semantic representation of archaeological excavation data and consider several issues that constrain the applicability of existing solutions. We identify five key enabling technologies or research areas (Conceptual models and semantic data structures, Conceptual modelling patterns, Data mapping workflows and tools, Learning technologies and Semantic queries) and assign readiness levels to assess their level of technological maturity. Our research demonstrates that while the existing models and domain-specific extensions are deemed adequate, there is a need for more user-friendly methods and tools to structure data in meaningful and interoperable ways. The next steps involve consolidating relevant semantic structures, improving modelling implementation guidance, adhering to consistent workflows, developing engaging curricula, and documenting real-case examples to demonstrate the benefits and results of semantic data integration.

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“…However, even with this background, a substantial body of digital data has been generated with the prospect of becoming legacy itself due to the constant development of digital procedures, tools, and methods. The quick evolution of digital tools creates research archives that are "open and in flux" [25] or "legacy in the making" [26]. The problem of digital obsoletion has been highlighted for a long time [27], and efforts have been directed towards the creation of digital repositories for the storage, achieving, and accessibility of older (and current) datasets that could provide reuse potential from a wide range of users (see, for example, national repositories such as the ADS (Archaeology Data Service: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/, accessed on 10 October 2022) in the UK, DANS-KNAW (Data Archiving and Networked Services, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences: https://dans.knaw.nl/en/, accessed on 10 October 2022) ) in the Netherlands or the SND (Swedish National Data Service: https://snd.gu.se/, accessed on 10 October 2022) in Sweden.…”

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Bridging Digital Approaches and Legacy in Archaeology

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2022

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Reconfiguring the 3D excavation archive. Technological shift and data remix in the archaeological project of Paliambela Kolindros, Greece

Cited by 9 publications

References 33 publications

Digital Tools for Data Acquisition and Heritage Management in Archaeology and Their Impact on Archaeological Practices

Digital Tools for Data Acquisition and Heritage Management in Archaeology and Their Impact on Archaeological Practices

Semantic Modelling of Archaeological Excavation Data. A review of the current state of the art and a roadmap of activities

Bridging Digital Approaches and Legacy in Archaeology

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