This paper focuses on the potential of an integrated approach using aerial LiDAR, and terrestrial photogrammetry, laser scanning, archaeological survey to detect presence configuration lost medieval settlements under canopy. was applied site Altanum (Calabria, Italy), hill Sant’Eusebio, completely covered by vegetation. a large fortified settlement characterised long occupation, especially during Byzantine Norman-Swabian periods. The activity began carrying out LiDAR whole hill. acquired...

The castle of Ceglie Messapica was originally born as a fortification – lookout point. According to some hypotheses, the construction central core, consisting Norman tower alongside square that built in following centuries, dates back around 1070-1100. first family live there Pagano family.The abandoned for several years, and restoration project presented 2019. Before restoration, geophysical investigations were carried out identify presence metal reinforcement bars structure castle. 58...

The paper presents an architectural study of the 16th-century Santa Maria dell'Alto tower in Nardò, Lecce, Italy, one main fortifications coastal defense system lower Ionic Salento against constant attacks from sea that threatened inland populations. Through 3D instrumental surveys using integrated approach digital photogrammetry and laser scanning techniques, all metric data were acquired, which association with historical notes, allowed organic analysis property, preparatory functional for...

The Messapian necropolis of Monte D'Elia is related to one the most important ancient settlements in Salento Peninsula (in south Italy). In order understand extension and layout this various periods its use, a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) prospection was undertaken some sample areas by team Institute for Archaeological Monumental Heritage National Research Council Italy. analysis GPR measurements revealed many anomalies that could be ascribed archaeological structures (tombs), as well...

The church of Santa Maria della Lizza is one the most important examples medieval architecture in Salento Peninsula south Italy. In order to understand extension and layout crypts, integrated ground-penetrating radar (GPR) prospections laser scanner surveys were undertaken surrounding areas. analysis GPR measurements revealed many anomalies that could be ascribed unknown structures (crypts), as well other related old church. data supported by establishing spatial relationship between surface...

Geophysics is a fundamental tool to detect buried structures of archaeological interest through non-destructive techniques. The Messapian city walls in Ugento (Puglia, southern Italy) are great importance, and some sections still visible. In order locate stretch the walls, geophysical prospections were performed using low-frequency electromagnetic method ground-penetrating radar. surveys carried out peripheral area Ugento, near visible section walls. analysis interpretation measured data...

This paper demonstrates how low cost 3D visualization techniques can be easily used for the transmission of historical and cultural content in museum communication strategy. Specifically, we computer animation graphics to present information about Queen Nefertari, Maya chapel tomb Kha specific exhibition Egyptian Museum Turin. Movie documentaries support thematic itineraries rooms offer a virtual trip places where goods displayed were found. The same approach was reconstruction two Pompeian...

The Graeco-Roman theatre of Catania stands in the heart historic centre, on south-eastern slopes hill Montevergine. building visible today was built during Julio-Claudian period as part a programme that saw rebuilding monument, which probably used structures and materials from earlier Greek theatre. work undertaken over more than fifty years, involving expropriation, demolition, excavation, restoration, has, whole, made it possible to bring light surviving parts theatre, improving...

The Castle of Melfi is placed on a hilltop overlooking the modern town and it includes many buildings that have been modified expanded over time. Its Norman-era core was probably built between end 11th start 12th century top an earlier Byzantine castrum; enlarged during reign Frederick II additional alterations were undertaken reigns Angevin Aragonese. Integrated ground-penetrating radar (GPR) electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) surveys carried out inside two courtyards westernmost part...

The Basilica of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence, the Oltrarno area, was built 1268 (pre-Renaissance low medieval context) and consecrated 1422. Following a devastating fire interior original church, 1771, very little remained. Among parts that were saved Corsini Brancacci chapels. architect Giuseppe Ruggeri responsible for reconstruction which completed 1782 (with exception gabled façade remained unfinished, as can still be seen today). Geophysical investigations undertaken into chapel...

The methodology described in this article was developed connection with two different projects and entails texture mapping by time-of-flight laser scanner. In order to verify its operational effectiveness applicability other contexts, sites extremely morphological characteristics were studied. basic rationale of simple method derives from the need obtain types – including RGB real colour images, infra-red false images georadar scans, etc. same scanned surface. To resolve problem, we felt...

<p>One of the main activities MAIER - Italian Archaeological Mission at Hierapolis has been development a research line aimed virtual restoration and three-dimensional restitution ancient buildings in roman city Phrygia, Turkey. The project, named "Virtual Hierapolis," gradually articulated last three seasons excavation (years 2007-2009) developed from early experiences Virtual Reality conducted on same site during previous years. research, coordinated by Director italian mission,...

[IT] Lo studio ricostruttivo di un monumento antico risente fortemente lacune informative, errata trascrizione delle fonti, traduzione o peggio ancora, interpretazioni soggettive che possono compromettere drasticamente il risultato finale, portando a ricostruzioni anche notevolmente diverse tra loro. Questo lavoro vuole presentare i risultati uno condotto filologicamente su alcuni monumenti Siracusa in età greca, cercando evidenziare contributo specifico dell'archeologia virtuale nei...

Summary In this contribution, a multidisciplinary investigation regarding the Roman Amphitheatre in Lecce, southern Italy, is be proposed. particular, GPR prospecting combined to passive seismic measurements and with virtual reconstruction of monument allows deducing some important features monument, unknown before. only partially brought light, part it lies under current Saint Oronzo's Square. We have investigated about still undiscovered amphitheatre.

This paper describes a complete path of research, which, starting from analysis and restitution 3D, gets to the virtual exploration Hypogeum Palmieri in Lecce, monument Messapian age (4th century BC) currently not visible by tourists, as it is located garden private home. project developed under DICET, an Italian National Operative Program, that aims define produce innovative models, processes, tools for sustainable development smart territory capitalizing on its cultural environmental...

It Le Vore di Barbarano sono due delle piu ampie cavita carsiche, a prevalente sviluppo verticale, del Salento. Esse risultano morfologicamente complesse altre analoghe, quali le Spedicaturo e Grotte della Poesia. osservazioni speleologiche, geomorfologiche, stratigrafiche, idrogeologiche biologiche, permettono individuare i meccanismi speleogenetici all'origine vore.Sono state cosi individuate fasi evolutive dalla formazione protogrotte sino alle aperture degli accessi. En In the Salento...

The roman amphitheatre of Catania stands in a very complex and interesting area where settlement dynamics and transformations have profoundly marked its urban landscape. Over the centuries, architectural histories together with formation archaeological deposits led to complete obliteration monument and restricted knowledge plan development. Therefore, it constitutes an context which to experiment methods techniques for representation three-dimensional reconstruction the monument.

The roman amphitheatre of Catania stands in a very complex and interesting area where settlement dynamics transformations have profoundly marked its urban landscape. Over the centuries, architectural histories together with formation archaeological deposits led to complete obliteration monument restricted knowledge plan development. Therefore, it constitutes an context which experiment methods techniques for representation three-dimensional reconstruction monument.

The municipality of Castrocielo (Frosinone, Italy) is a historically significant center which includes several centers great archaeological importance, including part the site ancient Roman city Aquinum. In this work, we show results geophysical surveys performed in two different areas: first area close to Monacato Santa Maria al Palazzolo, built on foundation slab villa dating back 1st-2nd century BCE; second charging station Casilina Est, where burials, periods from 4th BCE CE, were found....

The ancient theatre of Taormina is considered one the most beautiful attractions this town. Built on top a cliff over Mediterranean Sea, spectators remain captured by suggestions that performance arts space can still inspire. Finished to be erected in 3rd century BC, Hellenistic period was provided with small temple centre cavea. Modified Romans based their requirements for spectacles, organization amplified creation double porticus supported columnade, and extension scenic building. After...