Pub Date : 2025-04-21DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00418
Victoria Andrea Cotella , Rania Aburamadan , Elena Di Perna
Jordan's history of migration has led to a rich mix of cultures shaping the urban identity where architecture is strong evidence of the tangible record of cultural exchanges. This research explores the urban development as a dynamic canvas where Cultural Heritage emerges as a representation of human diversity and traditions influenced by historical migration flows by using HBIM as a digital tool for storytelling.
Focusing on the Qaqish House in the World Heritage City of As-Salt, the research will use HBIM to showcase how digital applications can enrich our understanding of the complex city's layered architectural, social, and historical urban landscape. Building upon the already developed IT-HBIM library, its value will be expanded by incorporating a social and historical dimension. Results emphasizes the potential of HBIM for understanding and interpreting heritage sites by bridging the gap between generations, fostering a sense of community, and attracting global audiences to heritage sites.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-19DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00422
Oumaima Khlifati, Khadija Baba, Sana Simou
Chellah, a Moroccan historical monument, possesses profound cultural, economic, and archaeological significance. This site represents a seamless blend of Islamic heritage and modern Western influences, not only preserving the remnants of ancient civilizations like the Phoenician, Carthaginian, and Roman but also vividly portraying diverse lifestyles and numerous legends within its walls. This remarkable monument withstands the relentless forces of nature, enduring both physical wear and chemical degradation, which results in the deterioration of its structural integrity and poses a threat to its safety. Therefore, regularly assessing this edifice is crucial to guarantee the preservation and upkeep of this historical monument, preventing its deterioration. Employing visual inspections conducted manually to detect and classify the different distress in historical monuments demonstrates itself as a labor-intensive and time-consuming endeavor. In response to these limitations, the current research presents a novel damage detection method for the automated identification of deterioration in Chellah, with the objective of accelerating the inquiry process and optimizing the effectiveness of distress identification. This study introduces a pioneering approach for automated damage detection in historical monuments, specifically targeting the Chellah site in Morocco. Leveraging the YOLOv5 deep learning model, this research achieves exceptional precision (97 %) and F1 score (92 %), outperforming state-of-the-art models like YOLOv7 and YOLOv8. Unlike traditional methods reliant on costly equipment or labor-intensive manual inspections, this method addresses challenges such as the detection of small or overlapping damages and the efficient use of a relatively small dataset. The novelty of this work lies in tailoring advanced object detection technologies to the complex, irregular surfaces of the Chellah monument, demonstrating superior real-time performance and low computational cost. This contribution provides a robust, scalable solution for preserving cultural heritage and sets a benchmark for future applications in heritage conservation and real-time monitoring.
摩洛哥历史古迹切拉（Chellah）具有深远的文化、经济和考古意义。该遗址代表了伊斯兰遗产与现代西方影响的完美融合，不仅保留了腓尼基、迦太基和罗马等古代文明的遗迹，还生动地描绘了城墙内不同的生活方式和众多传说。这座非凡的古迹经受住了大自然无情的考验，经受住了物理磨损和化学降解，导致其结构完整性恶化，对其安全构成威胁。因此，定期对该建筑进行评估对于确保保护和维护这一历史古迹、防止其恶化至关重要。采用人工目测的方式来检测历史古迹中的不同损伤并对其进行分类，这本身就是一项耗费大量人力和时间的工作。针对这些局限性，当前的研究提出了一种新颖的损坏检测方法，用于自动识别切拉赫古迹的损坏情况，目的是加快查询过程并优化损坏识别的有效性。本研究介绍了一种用于历史古迹自动损坏检测的开创性方法，特别针对摩洛哥的切拉遗址。本研究利用 YOLOv5 深度学习模型，实现了卓越的精度（97%）和 F1 分数（92%），超越了 YOLOv7 和 YOLOv8 等最先进的模型。与依赖昂贵设备或劳动密集型人工检测的传统方法不同，该方法解决了检测小型或重叠损坏以及有效利用相对较小的数据集等难题。这项工作的创新之处在于针对切拉古迹复杂、不规则的表面量身定制了先进的物体检测技术，展示了卓越的实时性能和较低的计算成本。这一贡献为保护文化遗产提供了一个稳健、可扩展的解决方案，并为未来在遗产保护和实时监测方面的应用树立了标杆。
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Pub Date : 2025-04-19DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00417
Rubén Martínez-Álvarez , Juan Carlos Mejías-García , Manuel José León-Bonillo , Antonio Miguel Pérez-Romero , Carmen Marín-Buzón
In this study, we present the advances of photogrammetry applied to prehistorical research, focusing on the creation of three-dimensional models of the dolmens of Valencina de la Concepción (Seville). Photogrammetry has proven to be an invaluable tool in the documentation and analysis of archaeological sites, enabling precise and detailed capture of ancient architecture. In this study, we applied photogrammetric techniques to capture high-resolution images of Dolmen de La Pastora, one of the most significant megalithic monuments of the 5th millennium BP in the Iberian Peninsula with great historical and cultural importance.
This multidisciplinary focus allows us not only to visually explore the monuments in detail but also to analyse their internal structure, orientation, and possible construction patterns. Additionally, we explore the utility of these 3D models in archaeological education and outreach, offering researchers and the general public the opportunity to virtually interact with these historical monuments.
In conclusion, this work manifests the possibilities the power of photogrammetry offers in the field of prehistorical research and its ability to revolutionize the way we study and understand our past. The generated 3D models not only enhance our appreciation of megalithic architecture but also provide an innovative approach to the analysis and preservation of endangered or deteriorating archaeological sites. With this contribution, apart from, we aim to advance the exploration of prehistory and inspire future interdisciplinary research in the fields of archaeology and image technology, providing possible visits to places that are difficult to access or where the constant passage of humans may cause deterioration to the World Heritage Sites.
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This study explores the use of mixed reality (MR) technology to enhance visitor experiences in museum settings through immersive interactions with exhibits. Specifically, the research focuses on hand gesture-based tangible interactions for ancient fabric exhibits, utilizing Microsoft HoloLens 2 to enable hands-free exploration and gesture control. The study addresses the challenges in engaging modern museum visitors and preserving delicate artifacts. By investigating two types of interactions handling artifact objects and navigating digital collections the research aims to improve user experience by simplifying gestures and enhancing ease of use. The study was conducted at the Wieng Yong House Museum in Thailand with 30 participants, revealing that reducing gesture complexity enhances comprehension and usability. This research highlights the potential of MR to transform traditional museum experiences and underscores the importance of integrating intuitive interaction techniques in cultural heritage preservation.
{"title":"Exploring hand gesture-based tangible interactions in mixed reality for ancient fabric exhibits: A digital humanities approach to enhancing cultural heritage preservation and visitor engagement","authors":"Yootthapong Tongpaeng , Ratchanon Nobnop , Natchaya Wongwan , Watsaporn Arayaphan , Kannikar Intawong , Kitti Puritat","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00414","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00414","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the use of mixed reality (MR) technology to enhance visitor experiences in museum settings through immersive interactions with exhibits. Specifically, the research focuses on hand gesture-based tangible interactions for ancient fabric exhibits, utilizing Microsoft HoloLens 2 to enable hands-free exploration and gesture control. The study addresses the challenges in engaging modern museum visitors and preserving delicate artifacts. By investigating two types of interactions handling artifact objects and navigating digital collections the research aims to improve user experience by simplifying gestures and enhancing ease of use. The study was conducted at the Wieng Yong House Museum in Thailand with 30 participants, revealing that reducing gesture complexity enhances comprehension and usability. This research highlights the potential of MR to transform traditional museum experiences and underscores the importance of integrating intuitive interaction techniques in cultural heritage preservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00414"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143852338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeology, particularly in approaches to rock art, has significantly enhanced the analysis and management of these cultural heritage sites. GIS tools facilitate the mapping of rock art territories, assessment of land relief, identification of mobility patterns and evaluation of conservation issues. Recent developments have also integrated GIS with 3D modeling to enhance the visualisation of painted art. This paper assesses the efficacy of GIS and photogrammetry-based techniques as a diagnostic tool for the detection and monitoring of physical alterations in rock art sites, such as rockfalls and fractures, which could compromise the structural integrity of the art and the safety of the site. The methodology combines Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) generated through photogrammetry to track surface changes, offering a non-invasive means of monitoring rock integrity over time. This approach is designed to inform preservation strategies, identify and quantify deterioration, and mitigate risks to both the heritage and visitors, thereby contributing to the long-term conservation of rock art sites.
{"title":"Leveraging GIS and SfM photogrammetry for monitoring and risk assessment of rock art sites","authors":"Alfredo Sánchez-Hernández , Dídac Román , Peyman Javadi , Inés Domingo","doi":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00413","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00413","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeology, particularly in approaches to rock art, has significantly enhanced the analysis and management of these cultural heritage sites. GIS tools facilitate the mapping of rock art territories, assessment of land relief, identification of mobility patterns and evaluation of conservation issues. Recent developments have also integrated GIS with 3D modeling to enhance the visualisation of painted art. This paper assesses the efficacy of GIS and photogrammetry-based techniques as a diagnostic tool for the detection and monitoring of physical alterations in rock art sites, such as rockfalls and fractures, which could compromise the structural integrity of the art and the safety of the site. The methodology combines Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) generated through photogrammetry to track surface changes, offering a non-invasive means of monitoring rock integrity over time. This approach is designed to inform preservation strategies, identify and quantify deterioration, and mitigate risks to both the heritage and visitors, thereby contributing to the long-term conservation of rock art sites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38225,"journal":{"name":"Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article e00413"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143868172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00411
Michael Guthe , Marcus Mühlnikel
Museums increasingly use interactive installations to enhance exhibitions with additional content. Virtual reality can give the visitor access to remote places and bring the past back to life. This is especially interesting when artifacts cannot be brought back since they were sold or otherwise lost. In this project, we have partially reconstructed the Giech’s family exhibition in the Red Room of Thurnau Castle. The exhibition ended when the family had to sell the exhibits in the 19th century because of financial problems. The goal of the project is to fully reconstruct the part of the exhibition that was shown in the Red Room based on a painting and the list of artifacts. While museums explain exhibits using information boards, the visitor of the Giech’s family exhibition would have been guided by the earl himself. Therefore, we used virtual reality interaction techniques to make the exhibition more immersive and accessible.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-29DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00409
Manuele Veggi , Ivana Cerato
This study proposes an ontological model for cultural heterogeneous data and cultural site reconstructions. It is based on the concept of interpretative unit, which extends the semantics of stratigraphic units also to non-archaeological contexts. The ontology is named after the case study of this research, the Brancacci Chapel in Florence. Indeed, after a state of the art overview of the development methodology and the description of the most relevant entities, a first test case is proposed. An entry of the catalogue of a recent exhibition on Masolino, a 15th century painter who worked at the decoration of the chapel, has been serialised as Turtle file and the semantics of knowledge graph has been assessed via competency questions. The positive results encourage the deepening of this line of research in the direction of connecting linked data with nodes in 3D models, as well as their visualisation and communication to non-specialist audiences.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-28DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00410
Ege Şendoğan , Victoria Eyharabide , Béatrice Caseau , Isabelle Bloch
Byzantine seals were attached to official documents to authenticate the sender, thus enclosing a valuable part of the Byzantine Empire’s history. With the aim to provide computational models to help historians in the seal interpretation, this paper proposes a method to automatically determine the level of deterioration of the seal borders from their photographs, i.e., a non-destructive inspection. The method consists of a segmentation step based on Morphological Geodesic Active Contours, a feature extraction step, and a classification step that groups the seals into four border deterioration categories. Our best results reached 0.80 in accuracy, 0.73 in Cohen’s Kappa statistics score, and 0.80 in the macro F1 score.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-21DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00408
Marzie Hatef Jalil
The Orang Ulu of Borneo possesses a rich cultural heritage, but modernization threatens its preservation. This study explores how Augmented Reality (AR) can help maintain Orang Ulu motifs, addressing the gap in research on fashion's role in cultural preservation. By integrating AR with traditional aesthetics, the study examines innovative ways to engage younger generations while preserving authenticity. Using the ATUMICS approach, a mini fashion collection was developed with scannable AR graphics, allowing users to interact with Orang Ulu motifs via Artivive, a mobile AR application. Findings suggest virtual fashion can attract younger audiences and foster an appreciation for Indigenous heritage. Traditionally, these motifs were confined to books, making them less accessible. By leveraging AR, this study provides a digital solution to preserve and promote these cultural designs, ensuring their relevance and accessibility in modern contexts such as art and fashion.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-06DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00405
Jesús Briceño , Marina González-Varas , José Carcelen , Jalh Dulanto , Antonio Pérez-Balarezo
Paiján lithic studies have provided significant insights into the technological behaviors of hunter-gatherer groups in the Andean region during the Late Pleistocene-Early Holocene. Over decades, research has predominantly relied on typological, technological, and experimental approaches. While valuable, these methods often lack quantification, replicability, and are heavily influenced by analysts’ experience and intuition. Estimating volumes, angles, convexities, and cross-sections remains challenging and subjective. This study evaluates the potential of 3D tools to address these limitations. We applied 3D and documentation techniques to a lithic sample from Quebrada Santo Domingo (Laredo, Trujillo) in the subtropical desert of the lower Moche Valley, northern Peru. These artifacts face destruction due to industrial and urban expansion, underscoring the urgency of their preservation. Our findings demonstrate the utility of 3D analysis in enhancing the accuracy of shape and geometry assessments while supporting digital preservation and enabling broader, more objective dissemination of archaeological data.
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