3D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy)
The diffuse data fruition of archaeological hypogeum sites still represents a challenge due to their limited accessibility and their preservation and maintenance issues. This implies that the fruition of these peculiar archaeological sites is often possible through digital reconstructions and intera...
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| description | The diffuse data fruition of archaeological hypogeum sites still represents a challenge due to their limited accessibility and their preservation and maintenance issues. This implies that the fruition of these peculiar archaeological sites is often possible through digital reconstructions and interactive web navigation systems. The survey methodologies based on terrestrial laser scanning and photogrammetry allow making accurate and detailed digital reconstructions of these sites that are useful for virtual fruition purposes. In addition, many different systems can be used for remote web navigation and fruition. This work presents a possible solution for the virtual fruition of archaeological hypogea with a multiscale 3D web navigation system based on WebGL open-source technology. The system has been implemented for the Roman hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i>, located in Marsala (southern Italy). The hypogeum belongs to the Archaeological Park of Lilibeo-Marsala and is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in this area for its extraordinary frescoes. Public accessibility of this site is limited because it is located outside the boundaries of the Archaeological Park, in the modern town, and covered by a residential building. In this case, the web navigation system adds an important contribution due to the limited real accessibility to the site. This work shows the framework for the construction of the web navigation system, where 3D surveys, digital reconstructions, 3D modeling, and web development are integrated. The choice of using an open-source technology for the web navigation system limits the costs of the process, and, at the same time, grants the web dissemination of site information. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ed92e0912c68421191d31228eb1ef8252023-11-19T01:20:20ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082023-08-01685899591810.3390/heritage60803103D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy)Manuela Aricò0Marcello La Guardia1Mauro Lo Brutto2Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, ItalyThe diffuse data fruition of archaeological hypogeum sites still represents a challenge due to their limited accessibility and their preservation and maintenance issues. This implies that the fruition of these peculiar archaeological sites is often possible through digital reconstructions and interactive web navigation systems. The survey methodologies based on terrestrial laser scanning and photogrammetry allow making accurate and detailed digital reconstructions of these sites that are useful for virtual fruition purposes. In addition, many different systems can be used for remote web navigation and fruition. This work presents a possible solution for the virtual fruition of archaeological hypogea with a multiscale 3D web navigation system based on WebGL open-source technology. The system has been implemented for the Roman hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i>, located in Marsala (southern Italy). The hypogeum belongs to the Archaeological Park of Lilibeo-Marsala and is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in this area for its extraordinary frescoes. Public accessibility of this site is limited because it is located outside the boundaries of the Archaeological Park, in the modern town, and covered by a residential building. In this case, the web navigation system adds an important contribution due to the limited real accessibility to the site. This work shows the framework for the construction of the web navigation system, where 3D surveys, digital reconstructions, 3D modeling, and web development are integrated. The choice of using an open-source technology for the web navigation system limits the costs of the process, and, at the same time, grants the web dissemination of site information.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/6/8/3103D surveylaser scanningphotogrammetry3D modelingvirtual realityWebGL |
| spellingShingle | Manuela Aricò Marcello La Guardia Mauro Lo Brutto 3D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy) Heritage 3D survey laser scanning photogrammetry 3D modeling virtual reality WebGL |
| title | 3D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy) |
| title_full | 3D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy) |
| title_fullStr | 3D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy) |
| title_full_unstemmed | 3D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy) |
| title_short | 3D Data Integration for Web Fruition of Underground Archaeological Sites: A Web Navigation System for the Hypogeum of <i>Crispia salvia</i> (Marsala, Italy) |
| title_sort | 3d data integration for web fruition of underground archaeological sites a web navigation system for the hypogeum of i crispia salvia i marsala italy |
| topic | 3D survey laser scanning photogrammetry 3D modeling virtual reality WebGL |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/6/8/310 |
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