3D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT)
This paper describes the methodology employed to obtain 3D models of three funerary complexes (QH31, QH32 and QH33) of the Necropolis of Qubbet el Hawa (Aswan, Egypt) and the main results obtained. These rock-cut tombs are adjacent structures defined by complex geometries such as chambers, corridors...
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| author | A. T. Mozas-Calvache J. L. Pérez-García J. M. Gómez-López J. L. Martínez de Dios A. Jiménez-Serrano |
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| description | This paper describes the methodology employed to obtain 3D models of three funerary complexes (QH31, QH32 and QH33) of the Necropolis of Qubbet el Hawa (Aswan, Egypt) and the main results obtained. These rock-cut tombs are adjacent structures defined by complex geometries such as chambers, corridors and vertical shafts. The main goal of this study was to discover the spatial relationships between them and obtain a complete 3D model. In addition, some models with realistic textures of the burial chambers were demanded in order to analyse archaeological, architectural and geological aspects. The methodology was based on the use of Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Close Range Photogrammetry. In general, both techniques were developed in parallel for each tomb. Some elements presented difficulties because of their reduced dimensions, the presence of vertical falls, some objects stored in the tombs that generated occlusions of some walls, coincidence of other workers, poor illumination conditions, etc. The results included three complete 3D models obtained without texture and some parts of interest obtained with real textures. All models were merged into a global 3D model. The information extracted from this product has helped architects and archaeologists to contrast their premises about the spatial behaviour of the tombs. The results have also allowed the obtaining of the first 3D documentation of these tombs under the same reference system, allowing them to be studied completely. This information is very important for documentation purposes but also to understand the spatial behaviour of these structures and the excavation processes developed by ancient Egyptians 4000 years ago. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-55d70113aeb341dca04baf22a0afeea02022-12-21T17:59:43ZengCopernicus PublicationsThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences1682-17502194-90342020-08-01XLIII-B2-20201427143410.5194/isprs-archives-XLIII-B2-2020-1427-20203D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT)A. T. Mozas-Calvache0J. L. Pérez-García1J. M. Gómez-López2J. L. Martínez de Dios3A. Jiménez-Serrano4Dept. Ingeniería Cartográfica, Geodésica y Fotogrametría, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainDept. Ingeniería Cartográfica, Geodésica y Fotogrametría, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainDept. Ingeniería Cartográfica, Geodésica y Fotogrametría, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainDept. Antropología, Geografía e Historia, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainDept. Antropología, Geografía e Historia, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, SpainThis paper describes the methodology employed to obtain 3D models of three funerary complexes (QH31, QH32 and QH33) of the Necropolis of Qubbet el Hawa (Aswan, Egypt) and the main results obtained. These rock-cut tombs are adjacent structures defined by complex geometries such as chambers, corridors and vertical shafts. The main goal of this study was to discover the spatial relationships between them and obtain a complete 3D model. In addition, some models with realistic textures of the burial chambers were demanded in order to analyse archaeological, architectural and geological aspects. The methodology was based on the use of Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Close Range Photogrammetry. In general, both techniques were developed in parallel for each tomb. Some elements presented difficulties because of their reduced dimensions, the presence of vertical falls, some objects stored in the tombs that generated occlusions of some walls, coincidence of other workers, poor illumination conditions, etc. The results included three complete 3D models obtained without texture and some parts of interest obtained with real textures. All models were merged into a global 3D model. The information extracted from this product has helped architects and archaeologists to contrast their premises about the spatial behaviour of the tombs. The results have also allowed the obtaining of the first 3D documentation of these tombs under the same reference system, allowing them to be studied completely. This information is very important for documentation purposes but also to understand the spatial behaviour of these structures and the excavation processes developed by ancient Egyptians 4000 years ago.https://www.int-arch-photogramm-remote-sens-spatial-inf-sci.net/XLIII-B2-2020/1427/2020/isprs-archives-XLIII-B2-2020-1427-2020.pdf |
| spellingShingle | A. T. Mozas-Calvache J. L. Pérez-García J. M. Gómez-López J. L. Martínez de Dios A. Jiménez-Serrano 3D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT) The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences |
| title | 3D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT) |
| title_full | 3D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT) |
| title_fullStr | 3D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT) |
| title_full_unstemmed | 3D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT) |
| title_short | 3D MODELS OF THE QH31, QH32 AND QH33 TOMBS IN QUBBET EL HAWA (ASWAN, EGYPT) |
| title_sort | 3d models of the qh31 qh32 and qh33 tombs in qubbet el hawa aswan egypt |
| url | https://www.int-arch-photogramm-remote-sens-spatial-inf-sci.net/XLIII-B2-2020/1427/2020/isprs-archives-XLIII-B2-2020-1427-2020.pdf |
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