Towards a virtual environment for the Sterkfontein Caves, South Africa
Developing a Georeferenced and Optimised Digital Dataset
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3781111 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michele Smith (0000-0001-6456-310X, University of the Witwatersrand), D J Stratford (0000-0001-9790-8848, University of the Witwatersrand, corresponding author), Oliver Bimber (0000-0001-9009-7827, Johannes Kepler University of Linz), Daniel Irurah (0000-0002-7233-3360, University of the Witwatersrand) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 99 |
| Issue | 407 |
| Pages | 1-6 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Antiquity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-598X • E-ISSN: 1745-1744 |
| Publisher | Antiquity Publications (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.15184/aqy.2025.10141 |
| OpenAlex | W4411970278 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 5 |
Accessibility at the Sterkfontein Caves UNESCO World Heritage Site limits public and scientific engagement. The authors digitally visualised part of the cave using laser scans and photogrammetry, geospatially integrating the digital cave and fossil datasets. This enables broader access for learners, educators and scientists and enhances scientific outreach potential
Archaeology · Cave · Geography · Georeference · Physical geography · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage · Geographic Information Systems Studies · Spatial Cognition and Navigation
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |