Digital Twins in the Archaeological Practice: Search for New Opportunities

The article deals with the problem of using digital twins in Russian archeology. The definition of the concept of “digital twin” is given. The article describes the experience of using digital technologies in archaeological research. Several approaches have been identified: the creation of digital models of objects, the development of geographic information systems, the formation of new approaches to the storage and use of data, the use of digital twins for complex research or restoration procedures. The technical and essential problems of using digital twins in archeology are emphasized.