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Creating
Virtual Heritage Models
Virtual
archeology makes it possible for archeologists to more effectively detail
discoveries and insights, supplementing descriptions, drawings, plans,
maps, and tables of sites and artifact assemblages with three dimensional
reconstructions and models. Complementing traditional data with 3D datasets
allows archeological researchers to make quantitative assessments based
on factors such as topology, topography, surface and volume information,
orientation, and proximity.
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The
benefits of virtual archeology go beyond its very significant
presentation value by contributing to design of better sampling
strategies, enhancement of scholarly analysis and potential improvement
of interpretation.
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The
process of 3D model creation can lead to insights that significantly increase
understanding. The process of creating virtual worlds often provokes novel
and interesting questions. The development of models frequently requires
the development of visualization primitives and manipulation of these
primitives in ways that closely mimic the actual physical construction
of the object. For example the visual reconstruction of a house leads
to questions about structural elements, interior design, furnishing and
decoration, and lighting.
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U of A Resource Center for Heritage Visualization 
