3D Scanning and computer based methods for the recording of Archaeological artifacts

Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Uzy Smilansky (13.11.2009, 11 Uhr)

Weizman Institute of Science
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
(Rehovot, Israel)

Abstract

During the past years we have used 3D scanners to record measure and display archaeological artifacts ranging in size between the smallest coins up to amphorae. We concentrated in particular on two main categories: ceramic fragments and prehistoric lithic tools. For ceramics we developed highly efficient methods to scan, automatically position and draw the profiles of potsherds. The print quality profiles serve also for computerized typology and classification, and were used to resolve some pending archaeological issues. Similar methods were developed to address the particular aspects posed by lithic artifacts, where the recorded 3D models provide hitherto non-accessible measures such as the position of the center of gravity, the roughness and asymmetry or the web of knapping ridges. During the lecture I shall demonstrate the applications of the methods in practice, and discuss the experience gained by running the Computerized Archaeology Laboratory during the past two years.

Place : Deutsches Archäologisches Institut; Eingang: Peter-Lenné-Str. 28, 14195 Berlin-Dahlem
begins : 13.11.2009
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