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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.

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.

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.