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Interactive 3D segmentation on high-resolution photogrammetry models 高分辨率摄影测量模型的交互式三维分割

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2026.e00499

Max Haibt

High-resolution 3D photogrammetry has become standard in archaeological documentation, yet interpretative segmentation is still predominantly performed on 2D derivatives. The lack of software that would allow domain experts to interact directly with full-resolution 3D meshes is a heavy burden for the discipline. This study presents new geometrical methods that enables semantic segmentation on multiple models summing up to 300 million triangles and more. Streaming geometry for visualization and triangle-precise interaction from disk enables users to delineate boundaries directly on photorealistic 3D surfaces, producing discrete analytical units that can be revised and contested anytime. Applied to the salvage excavation of a bitumen boat at Uruk (Iraq), the method enabled reconstruction of depositional sequences that were not inferable during fieldwork or in 2D analysis. The results demonstrate that high-fidelity 3D models can be used as active analytical instruments rather than visual records only.

高分辨率3D摄影测量已成为考古文献的标准，但解释性分割仍然主要是在2D衍生品上进行的。缺乏允许领域专家直接与全分辨率3D网格进行交互的软件是该学科的沉重负担。本研究提出了一种新的几何方法，可以对多达3亿个三角形或更多的多个模型进行语义分割。用于可视化的流几何图形和来自磁盘的三角形精确交互使用户能够直接在逼真的3D表面上描绘边界，产生可以随时修改和争议的离散分析单元。应用于乌鲁克（伊拉克）一艘沥青船的打捞挖掘，该方法能够重建在现场工作或二维分析中无法推断的沉积序列。结果表明，高保真三维模型可以作为主动分析工具，而不仅仅是视觉记录。

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Feelings and the Roman house: A sentiment analysis of Pompeian graffiti 情感与罗马房屋：庞培涂鸦的情感分析

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00481

Liisa Jalkanen, Samuli Simelius

This article introduces a new digital method for studying Roman domestic spaces: sentiment analysis. The first objective is to test how sentiment analysis can be used to study Roman graffiti, while the second is to examine what the results reveal about the functions of the Roman and Pompeian house and people's behavior within it. The article focuses on one house in Pompeii, the Casa delle nozze d'argento (V,2,i), which offers a well-documented context for the purposes of this work. The article combines the study of textual and material sources and introduces new innovative methods for studying life in the ancient world.

The use of sentiment analysis as a tool makes it possible to identify sentiments via computational methods, where the text is provided with values that define its sentiment polarity. Pompeian graffiti has not been previously studied using this method. Additionally, the article makes use of Space Syntax analysis – a mathematical tool used to calculate the relationships between rooms and spaces – to assess how the results of the sentiment analysis correlate with the visibility of the graffiti and their makers. Such an analysis will provide information on the location of negative, neutral, and positive examples of graffiti in relation to the scale of public and private spaces in the Casa delle nozze d'argento.

本文介绍了一种新的研究罗马家庭空间的数字化方法：情感分析。第一个目标是测试情感分析如何用于研究罗马涂鸦，而第二个目标是检查结果揭示了罗马和庞培房屋的功能以及人们在其中的行为。这篇文章的重点是庞贝的一所房子，Casa delle nozze d'argento (V,2,i)，它为这项工作的目的提供了一个有充分记录的背景。本文将文本研究与材料来源研究相结合，介绍了研究古代生活的创新方法。使用情感分析作为工具，可以通过计算方法识别情感，其中文本提供定义其情感极性的值。庞贝的涂鸦以前没有使用这种方法研究过。此外，本文还使用了空间句法分析——一种用于计算房间和空间之间关系的数学工具——来评估情感分析的结果与涂鸦及其制造者的可见性之间的关系。这样的分析将提供与Casa delle nozze d’argento的公共和私人空间规模有关的消极、中性和积极的涂鸦例子的位置信息。

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Digital twin for cultural heritage: A computational approach to predictive conservation 文化遗产的数字孪生：预测性保护的计算方法

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2026.e00519

Francesco Colace , Marco Limongiello , Angelo Lorusso , Michele Pellegrino , Domenicoo Santaniello , Alfonso Santoriello

The shift towards predictive and intelligent management models in cultural asset conservation has gained significance due to the intricacies of degradation processes and the necessity for sustainable preservation solutions. This project aims to develop a methodological framework for creating a Digital Twin (DT) for architectural heritage, which can integrate geometric, historical, environmental, and predictive data into a cohesive, dynamic system. The suggested method integrates high-accuracy surveying techniques with semantic modeling using Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), augmented by real-time data collection using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Environmental and structural parameters are perpetually monitored and integrated with the digital model using visual programming procedures, facilitating real-time changes and interactions. Machine Learning (ML) techniques are employed to analyze time-series data for the identification of deterioration trends and the simulation of predictive maintenance scenarios. The technique was validated by its application to the Ponte Leproso, a Roman bridge in Benevento, Italy, noted for its intricate stratifications and susceptibility to environmental stresses. The development of a DT of the structure facilitated the dynamic integration of sensor data with historical and architectural knowledge, hence enabling the formulation of data-driven conservation plans. This integrated workflow illustrates how the collaboration of HBIM, IoT, and AI technologies may facilitate the transition of cultural heritage management from reactive intervention to proactive, intelligent, and sustainable preservation methods.

由于退化过程的复杂性和可持续保护解决方案的必要性，文化资产保护向预测和智能管理模式的转变具有重要意义。该项目旨在为建筑遗产创建一个数字孪生（DT）的方法论框架，它可以将几何、历史、环境和预测数据整合到一个有凝聚力的动态系统中。所建议的方法将高精度测量技术与使用遗产建筑信息模型（HBIM）的语义建模相结合，并通过使用物联网（IoT）设备进行实时数据收集。环境和结构参数被永久监测，并使用可视化编程程序与数字模型集成，促进实时变化和交互。机器学习（ML）技术用于分析时间序列数据，以识别劣化趋势和模拟预测性维护场景。该技术在意大利贝内文托的罗马桥Ponte lemaso上的应用得到了验证，该桥以其复杂的分层和对环境压力的敏感性而闻名。该结构的DT的发展促进了传感器数据与历史和建筑知识的动态集成，从而能够制定数据驱动的保护计划。这个集成的工作流程说明了HBIM、物联网和人工智能技术的协作如何促进文化遗产管理从被动干预到主动、智能和可持续保护方法的转变。

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Reconstructing lost heritage: digital presentation of 19th century rural landscape of Gülbahçe (İzmir, Türkiye) 重建失去的遗产：19世纪g<s:1> lbah<e:1>乡村景观的数字呈现（İzmir, t<e:1> rkiye）

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00490

Beylem Doğa Tabur, Fatma Nurşen Kul

This study aims to provide an original methodological framework for the digital reconstruction of Gülbahçe, a historically layered settlement in western Anatolia, Türkiye, which has experienced significant transformations and heritage loss over time. Confronting the challenge of limited documentation regarding its original condition, the study employs hypothetical spatial assumption by integrating comparative typologies, oral history, architectural drawings, and environmental data to digitally reconstruct the village's 19th century spatial and cultural character. This character evolved dramatically following the 1922 population exchange and was further transformed in the 1970s through tourism-driven urban development, the establishment of a university campus, and counter-urbanisation triggered by pandemics and earthquakes. The novelty of this research lies in addressing a critical methodological gap within digital heritage studies by introducing a geometry-based reconstruction technique specifically created for data-scarce heritage contexts often excluded from approaches reliant on rich archival or photogrammetric datasets. The proposed method integrates limited data within a transparent, evidence-based process that presents both the reliability level and the interpretive assumptions behind each modelling decision. By producing a historically grounded and immersive digital environment, the approach responds to the technical and ethical challenges of representing lost heritage, reinforcing discussions on interpretive accountability, community memory, and intercultural dialogue. Ultimately, this interdisciplinary and ethically informed methodology positions digital reconstruction as both an analytical and communicative tool—an adaptable model for documenting, responsibly interpreting, and conveying heritage that has been physically lost but remembered for its cultural significance and is under threat from urbanisation or environmental change.

本研究旨在为g lbaharere的数字重建提供一个原始的方法框架，g lbaharere是安纳托利亚西部 rkiye的一个历史上分层的定居点，随着时间的推移，它经历了重大的转变和遗产损失。面对关于其原始条件的有限文献的挑战，该研究通过整合比较类型学，口述历史，建筑图纸和环境数据，采用假设的空间假设，以数字方式重建村庄的19世纪空间和文化特征。在1922年人口交换之后，这一特征发生了戏剧性的变化，并在20世纪70年代通过旅游业驱动的城市发展、大学校园的建立以及流行病和地震引发的反城市化进一步转变。本研究的新颖之处在于，通过引入一种基于几何的重建技术，解决了数字遗产研究中一个关键的方法差距，该技术专门为数据稀缺的遗产背景创建，通常被排除在依赖丰富的档案或摄影测量数据集的方法之外。所提出的方法将有限的数据集成在一个透明的、基于证据的过程中，该过程既提供了可靠性水平，也提供了每个建模决策背后的解释假设。通过创造一个以历史为基础的沉浸式数字环境，该方法应对了再现失落遗产的技术和伦理挑战，加强了对解释责任、社区记忆和跨文化对话的讨论。最终，这种跨学科的、符合伦理的方法将数字重建定位为一种分析和交流工具——一种可适应的模型，用于记录、负责任地解释和传达那些已经丢失但因其文化意义而被铭记的遗产，这些遗产正受到城市化或环境变化的威胁。

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Another piece of the puzzle: 3D digital methodology for the visualization and analysis of the sun stones from Bornholm 另一个难题是：对博恩霍尔姆的太阳石进行可视化和分析的3D数字方法

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2026.e00511

Josephine Bergman

This work presents a 3D digital method for visualizing and analyzing the Bornholmian miniature rock art, also known as Neolithic sun stones. The methodology is applied on fifteen carved slate plaques from a collection of approximately seven hundred complete and fragmented stones found at the Middle Neolithic sites Vasagård and Rispebjerg on the Danish island Bornholm. A study of the carvings is presented that combines 3D scanning and 3D modelling in Artec Studio, visualization softwares MeshLab, GigaMesh, and virtual lights, with the aim of providing a comprehensive review of the engraved surfaces. The use of 3D tools for improving the visualization of the inscriptions and the analysis of the stones facilitate the extraction of geometrical information, as well as supporting the possibility of a holistic study of the entire collection in the future. Using the 3D method to visualize fine carvings on the stones, carvings were identified that can be interpreted as ritual “killing” marks, demonstrating the usefulness of digital methods for visualizing and analyzing miniature rock art. Finally, the results of the analysis are also discussed in relation to ritual practices and the ritual contexts in which they have been found.

这项工作提出了一种3D数字方法来可视化和分析Bornholmian微型岩石艺术，也被称为新石器时代的太阳石。该方法应用于15块雕刻板板，这些板板是在丹麦博恩霍尔姆岛的新石器时代中期遗址vasag rd和Rispebjerg发现的大约700块完整和破碎的石头中发现的。对雕刻进行了研究，结合了Artec工作室的3D扫描和3D建模，可视化软件MeshLab， GigaMesh和虚拟灯，目的是提供对雕刻表面的全面审查。使用3D工具来改善铭文的可视化和对石头的分析，有助于提取几何信息，并支持将来对整个收藏进行全面研究的可能性。使用3D方法可视化石头上的精细雕刻，雕刻被确定为可以解释为仪式的“杀戮”标记，证明了数字方法在可视化和分析微型岩石艺术方面的有用性。最后，分析结果还讨论了与仪式实践和仪式背景的关系。

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From Palencia (Spain) to Corpus Christi (Texas, USA): documenting the journey, history and architecture of a Medieval Wooden Ceiling 从帕伦西亚（西班牙）到科珀斯克里斯蒂（美国德克萨斯州）：记录中世纪木制天花板的旅程、历史和建筑

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2026.e00517

Ignacio Ferrer Pérez-Blanco

This article traces the journey of a Spanish medieval carpentry ceiling from its origin in Castile to its current display in Texas, researching its historical, artistic, and cultural significance. It was sold in 1928 by American art dealer Arthur Byne to Fiske Kimball, director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. After an exhibition in 1932, the ceiling remained in storage for over six decades. In 1996, it was acquired by the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, which restored and constructed a new hall for it, unveiled in 2001.

The ceiling, covering a 10-m-square room, features a curious architectural design. A lower frieze frames the four sides of the room, muqarbas' corners transition to a regular octagon, further extended with additional muqarbas' compositions, creating a 16-sided base for the dome. Artisans did not follow strict geometric construction techniques, as they introduced insertions and customized pieces to adapt to the global geometry. The craftsmanship also reveals practical carving strategies, as groups of muqarbas were carved together for efficiency purposes. A specific muqarbas' shape, seen in this ceiling, is also employed in the Cathedral of Toledo, vernacular to Castilian carpentry, as it has not been seen in compositions like those of the Alhambra. The dome stands out for its distinctive features; the division into 18 radial segments and the application of taujeles (wood paneling) in non-repetitive patterns, giving each segment a unique visual identity. The entire piece has a natural wood finish, except for a gilded crowning muqarba's element.

本文追溯了西班牙中世纪木工天花板的历程，从它在卡斯蒂利亚的起源到现在在德克萨斯州的展示，研究了它的历史、艺术和文化意义。1928年，美国艺术品经销商阿瑟·拜恩将这幅画卖给了费城艺术博物馆馆长菲斯克·金博尔。在1932年的一次展览之后，天花板被保存了60多年。1996年，它被科珀斯克里斯蒂科学与历史博物馆（Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History）收购，该博物馆为它修复并建造了一个新展厅，于2001年揭幕。天花板覆盖了一个10平方米的房间，具有奇特的建筑设计。较低的中楣构成了房间的四个侧面，muqarbas的角过渡到一个规则的八角形，进一步扩展了额外的muqarbas组合，为圆顶创造了一个16面基础。工匠们并没有遵循严格的几何构造技术，因为他们引入了插入和定制的部件来适应全局几何。工艺也揭示了实用的雕刻策略，因为成群的muqarba被雕刻在一起是为了提高效率。在这个天花板上看到的特殊的muqarbas形状也被用于托莱多大教堂，这是卡斯蒂利亚木工的方言，因为它没有在阿尔罕布拉宫的作品中看到。圆顶以其独特的特点而引人注目；划分为18个径向部分，并采用非重复图案的taujeles（木镶板），赋予每个部分独特的视觉识别。整个作品有一个天然的木材表面，除了镀金的皇冠muqarba的元素。

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Designing immersive experiences for heritage sites: Developing VR-focused guidance based on a case study of Nottingham's caves 为遗址设计沉浸式体验：基于诺丁汉洞穴案例研究开发以vr为重点的指南

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2026.e00510

Desdemona Yaa Asobayire , Glyn Lawson , Setia Hermawati , Christopher King

Immersive technologies such as Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR and AR) are increasingly being adopted by cultural institutions to enhance engagement, learning and emotional connection. However, questions remain around inclusivity, sustainability, and authenticity. This paper reports a qualitative case study of Nottingham's historic caves, in which prototype VR and AR demonstrators were used as discussion prompts with technology developers, heritage stakeholders, and public visitors. Semi-structured interviews (n = 32) explored perceptions of immersion, accessibility, feasibility, educational value, and ethics. Findings show that immersive experiences can deepen emotional connection and foster curiosity, but their impact depends on delivery context, usability, and institutional support. Participants highlighted risks of exclusion, technical fragility, and narrative ambiguity, alongside opportunities for widening access and enhancing learning. The study contributes practical guidance for designing inclusive, authentic, and sustainable immersive heritage experiences, emphasising co-design, hybrid delivery models, and transparent operational planning.

虚拟现实和增强现实（VR和AR）等沉浸式技术越来越多地被文化机构采用，以增强参与度、学习和情感联系。然而，围绕包容性、可持续性和真实性的问题仍然存在。本文报告了诺丁汉历史洞穴的定性案例研究，其中VR和AR原型演示被用作技术开发人员，遗产利益相关者和公众游客的讨论提示。半结构化访谈（n = 32）探讨了沉浸感、可及性、可行性、教育价值和道德观念。研究结果表明，沉浸式体验可以加深情感联系，培养好奇心，但其影响取决于交付环境、可用性和机构支持。与会者强调了排斥、技术脆弱性和叙事模糊性的风险，以及扩大获取和加强学习的机会。该研究为设计包容、真实和可持续的沉浸式遗产体验提供了实践指导，强调协同设计、混合交付模式和透明的运营规划。

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Am I your type? Automated similarity search for 3D scanned archaeological artefacts 我是你喜欢的类型吗？3D扫描考古文物的自动相似性搜索

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2026.e00501

Tue J. Boesen , Derek James Parrott , Ivan Adriyanov Nikolov , Peter Ahrendt , Søren M. Sindbæk

Ornamental metal artefacts are central to many archaeological classifications and typologies. Inconsistent classification systems and large numbers of finds, meanwhile, challenges identification. As 3D digitization of cultural heritage data becomes increasingly widespread, automated feature recognition offers potential to augment research. However, existing algorithms used for computer vision are ineffective for similarity search in 3D data. Here we analyse a sample set of 12 objects comprising complete artefacts and fragments pertaining to clearly distinct typological groups. In this paper, wevoxelize the 3D meshes and perform a pairwise point cloud registration to cluster the artefacts into groups using a distance measure. This method is found to correctly identify positive matches but struggles to compare fragments or pieces of very different size. We conclude that the method is viable, but distance measure must be further elaborated to take into consideration the number of points in point clouds as source and target.

装饰性金属工艺品是许多考古分类和类型学的中心。与此同时，不一致的分类系统和大量的发现给鉴定带来了挑战。随着文化遗产数据的3D数字化日益普及，自动化特征识别为增强研究提供了潜力。然而，现有的计算机视觉算法对三维数据的相似性搜索是无效的。在这里，我们分析了12个对象的样本集，包括完整的人工制品和碎片，属于明显不同的类型学群体。在本文中，对三维网格进行体素化，并执行成对点云配准，使用距离度量将工件聚类成组。人们发现这种方法可以正确地识别出阳性匹配，但很难比较大小不同的碎片或碎片。结果表明，该方法是可行的，但距离测量必须进一步细化，以考虑点云中点的数量作为源和目标。

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Writing's on the wall visual archaeology techniques to elicit the historical graffiti in Saint Sophia cathedral in Kyiv 墙上的文字视觉考古技术引出了基辅圣索菲亚大教堂的历史涂鸦

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00493

Gunnar Almevik , Jonathan Westin

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of exceptional significance, housing more than 7000 graffiti inscriptions carved over a millennium. These shallow markings, etched into frescoes and architectural elements, constitute a vast and layered source of knowledge on religious practices, language development, cultural exchange, and everyday life. In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the acute risk of cultural heritage loss, a Swedish–Ukrainian collaboration was initiated to digitally preserve the cathedral's inscriptions and to make them accessible for research and public dissemination.

This article presents the outcomes of a fieldwork-based, practice-led research project assessing visual archaeology techniques for documentation under conflict conditions. The project tested and refined workflows using Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), Structure from Motion (SfM), and terrestrial laser scanning to capture both the spatial context and the intricate detail of the inscriptions. The challenges of working in a war zone—limited access, lighting conditions, and the sacred character of the site—necessitated significant adaptations and underscored the need for situational judgement in digitisation processes.

Stakeholder engagement played a central role in defining data needs across disciplines, from epigraphy and palaeography to conservation and art history. The project also established scalable protocols and provided training to local heritage professionals, thereby building capacity for ongoing documentation. While only 30 per cent of the graffiti surfaces have been digitised to date, the project demonstrates that quality in digital preservation is not solely a matter of technical specification, but also of contextual adaptation, stakeholder engagement, and relevance to future knowledge-making under conditions of uncertainty.

基辅的圣索菲亚大教堂被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产，具有特殊的意义，在一千年的时间里，有7000多处涂鸦铭文。这些蚀刻在壁画和建筑元素上的浅浅的标记，构成了宗教习俗、语言发展、文化交流和日常生活的巨大而多层次的知识来源。鉴于乌克兰正在进行的战争和文化遗产流失的严重风险，瑞典和乌克兰发起了一项合作，以数字方式保存大教堂的铭文，并使其可供研究和公众传播。本文介绍了一个以实地工作为基础、以实践为主导的研究项目的结果，该项目评估了冲突条件下用于文献记录的视觉考古技术。该项目使用反射变换成像（RTI）、运动结构（SfM）和地面激光扫描来测试和改进工作流程，以捕获空间背景和碑文的复杂细节。在战区工作的挑战——有限的通道、照明条件和场地的神圣特征——需要进行重大调整，并强调了数字化过程中对情境判断的需求。利益相关者的参与在确定从金石学和古学到保护和艺术史等学科的数据需求方面发挥了核心作用。该项目还建立了可扩展的协议，并为当地遗产专业人员提供培训，从而建立了持续记录的能力。虽然到目前为止，只有30%的涂鸦表面被数字化，但该项目表明，数字保存的质量不仅仅是技术规范的问题，还与环境适应、利益相关者参与以及在不确定条件下与未来知识创造的相关性有关。

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Abrank Surp Tavit Monastery: Documenting, conserving, and rehabilitating a threatened Armenian cultural heritage site in Eastern Anatolia Abrank Surp Tavit修道院：在安纳托利亚东部记录、保护和修复一处受到威胁的亚美尼亚文化遗产

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.daach.2025.e00489

Ayşenur Yelda Can , Mine Esmer

Abrank Surp Tavit Monastery, situated near Üçpınar Village in Erzincan's Tercan district, Eastern Anatolia, Turkey, stands as a significant yet critically endangered example of Armenian monastic heritage. This article presents a comprehensive study based on original data from fieldwork and archival research, documenting the monastery's complex history, intricate architectural fabric, current state of preservation, and proposing conservation strategies alongside a sustainable adaptive reuse plan. Combining terrestrial laser scanning and drone-assisted photogrammetry, the research provides unprecedented detailed documentation of the partially standing cruciform church, chapel, khachkars (UNESCO-listed Armenian cross-stones), and ruined auxiliary structures. Historical analysis traces the site's evolution from a pre-Christian religious center through its foundation (traditionally attributed to St. Gregory the Illuminator), 19th-century restoration, and subsequent abandonment. The monastery faces imminent loss due to structural instability, material decay, environmental factors, and human-induced damage like looting and vandalism. Emphasizing minimal intervention and material compatibility, the conservation proposal includes structural stabilization, material consolidation, and sensitive reintegration of lost elements. Crucially, the study advocates for adaptive reuse as a “Monument Museum” and open-air exhibition, respecting the site's spiritual legacy while ensuring its preservation and accessibility. This work fills a critical gap in the conservation of Armenian heritage in Turkey and offers a model for safeguarding similar endangered sites.

Abrank Surp Tavit修道院位于土耳其东安纳托利亚Erzincan的Tercan区Üçpınar村附近，是亚美尼亚修道院遗产的重要但极度濒危的例子。本文以田野调查和档案研究的原始数据为基础，进行了全面的研究，记录了修道院复杂的历史、错综复杂的建筑结构、保护现状，并提出了保护策略和可持续的适应性再利用计划。结合地面激光扫描和无人机辅助摄影测量，这项研究提供了前所未有的详细文件，包括部分站立的十字形教堂、小教堂、哈奇卡尔（联合国教科文组织列出的亚美尼亚十字石）和被毁坏的辅助结构。历史分析追溯了该遗址的演变，从一个前基督教的宗教中心，到它的建立（传统上归因于光照者圣格雷戈里），19世纪的修复，以及随后的废弃。由于结构不稳定、材料腐烂、环境因素以及人为破坏（如抢劫和破坏），该寺庙面临着迫在眉睫的损失。强调最小的干预和材料兼容性，保护建议包括结构稳定，材料巩固和敏感的重新整合丢失的元素。最重要的是，该研究提倡适应性再利用，作为“纪念碑博物馆”和露天展览，尊重场地的精神遗产，同时确保其保存和可达性。这项工作填补了土耳其亚美尼亚遗产保护的关键空白，并为保护类似的濒危遗址提供了一个模式。

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