D GIS in archaeological excavations

Linking documentation with analytic and synthetic workfows

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ID21878230
AuthorsMarkos Katsianis (0000-0002-0585-3526, University of Patras, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume9
Pages65-82
Publication date2024-12-05
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJOURNAL OF GREEK ARCHAEOLOGY (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2059-4674 • E-ISSN: 2059-4682
PublisherArchaeopress Publishing Ltd (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.32028/jga.v9i.2736
OpenAlexW7127175510
LanguageEN
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Over the past two decades 3D GIS has progressively assumed a more significant role in archaeological excavation documentation. Several case studies have experimented with 3D documentation workflows, while concurrent developments in 3D data capture and GIS software have greatly improved their integration into intra-site archeological research. However, there is still much to discover regarding the possibilities of 3D GIS in archaeological excavations. While we have been successful in bringing data to 3D, we still face challenges in using them for stratigraphic analysis, patterning exploration, interpretive work and, ultimately, knowledge building. This contradiction between increased technological adoption and the challenges in transforming digital practice mirrors findings from recent systematic reviews of peer-reviewed publications on GIS applications in archaeology. These reviews highlight a lack of theoretical engagement, an emphasis on visualization and information management over spatial analysis, difficulties in keeping up with technological advances and education gaps. This is also evident in the Greek context, where the adoption of digital methods varies significantly across the archaeological sector

Documentation · Excavation · Geographic information system · Information system · Visualization · 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage · Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction · Software

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