Data Sets

Project Name Country DOI Status Collectors UNESCO World Heritage Site Keywords Contributor Site Description Project Description
Ushaiger Tower CenterSaudi Arabia10.26301/00cc-vk33PublishedN/AAl-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural LandscapeUshaiger, Saudi Arabia, KACST, hajj, umrah, Najd, Nejd, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.This is the tower of the main mosque of Ushaiger. Ushaiger is one of the oldest towns in the Saudi region of Najd and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from Kuwait, Iraq and Iran to perform Hajj or Umrah. It was mostly abandoned 50 years ago, but is now being reconstructed and people have started to move back in. Also see http://thompsonsinsaudi.blogspot.com/2011/04 /ushaiger-village.html Quoting this website: coordinates 25°20′33″N 45°11′0″E. ... 200 kms each way of easy highway from Riyadh. As part of a training exercise for a group of scientists and engineers from KACST in Riyadh, Tom DeFanti and Andrew Prudomme went with the group to shoot these CAVEcams and also attempt some structure from motion (SfM) image capture. Thanks to Saleh Al-Harti, Mohammed Alfarhan, Azzam Asuhaibani, and Badr Altasan of KACST who got us to this amazing museum, and helped us photograph this reconstructed town.
Bagan - Loka Hteik PanMyanmar (formerly Burma)10.26301/05r8-we91UpcomingCyArk Baganburma, buddhist, pagan kingdom, pagoda, monasteryN/ACyArk conducted two field expeditions to Bagan in 2016 in conjunction with Carleton University. These expeditions assisted UNESCO and the Myanmar Department of Archaeology (DoA) towards conservation efforts at the massive archaeological site. After our first mission, an earthquake struck the region damaging hundreds of temples. In the followup mission CyArk and Carleton were able to provide emergency documentation on priority monuments to aide in the immediate assessment efforts. CyArk and partners utilized LiDAR and both aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry to document the monuments. These expeditions were funded through crowd sourcing, the National Geographic Society, as well as support by John Ristevski. The ancient city of Bagan, was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Bagan Kingdom from approximately 1044 to 1287 CE. The rulers of Bagan oversaw the construction of over 5,000 religious monuments over an area covering about 65 square kilometers on the Bagan plains. More than 2,000 of the original structures have survived in varying states of repair until the present and can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Constructed in the early 12th century, Loka Hteik Pan, meaning 'adorning the top of the world,' is known for the exemplary Burmese sacred art and murals adorning the temple walls.
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe State Historic Park United States of America10.26301/07af-c325PublishedUniversity of San Francisco , California State Parks , CyArk adobe, santa cruz, california, missionsN/AIn March 2015 CyArk and students from the architecture department at the University of San Francisco digitally documented the Mission Adobe at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. The project will be included in CyArk’s El Camino Real program, which is set to digitally preserve the 21 California missions, four presidios and other historic sites that make up the El Camino Real Highway.The Santa Cruz Mission Adobe State Historic Park, 'Your State Park Downtown,' is home to the oldest building in Santa Cruz County. Built between 1822 and 1824 by local Ohlone and Yokut Native Americans, the park’s signature adobe is the only remaining structure from Mission Santa Cruz, founded in 1791. One of just four adobe buildings left in Santa Cruz County — and sometimes confused with the nearby replica mission chapel — it is the only building of its kind preserved as a museum in the State of California. The adobe served as housing for Neophyte families who lived and worked at the Mission, which operated until 1834 when it was secularized. After decades of private ownership, the adobe was sold to the State of California, extensively restored and finally opened in 1991 to the public as the Santa Cruz Mission SHP.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 3 (GNI-HAD-6-S3)Maldives10.26301/0bab-t430PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry..These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Gampong PandeIndonesia10.26301/0fpr-b340PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.Settlement, Village (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-KRJ-S-001)
Cossacks' artifacts from Khortytsia National Reserve at Khortytsia National ReserveUkraine10.26301/0gs4-dc04PublishedKhortytsia National Reserve , NGO SRL "Archaic" Cossacks, Ukraine, Steppe, smoking pipes, 17th century, Khortytsia, SichN/AArchaeological objects at the Khortytsia National Reserve were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Reserve. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesArtifacts represent various objects of Cossack's time. They mainly attributed to 17th and 18th century, some were discovered during the excavation of Cossacks' military fortresses (such as Kamyanska Sich). Some clay pipes indicate the cultural connections with Turks and a wide spread of the smoking traditions as descpibed in the literature sources on that time. Cossacks were a distinct phenomenon of Ukrainian strive for independence and bearers of Ukrainian national narrative. Preserving their Legacy is a vital part of protecting Ukrainian cultural identity in the face of Russian tread. Just as cossaks did 300 years age, we now protect our culture from the enemy from the East. For more details please review the manifest.
Heart of Neolithic Orkney - MaeshoweScotland10.26301/0qce-vj74PublishedCyArk , School of Simulation and Visualisation Heart of Neolithic Orkneycairn, stone circle, archaeology, prehistory, chambered tomb, N/AIn 2010, Historic Environment Scotland partnered with CyArk and the School of Simulation and Visualisation to document five of Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in five years. These sites include the Antonine Wall, St. Kilda, Edinburgh, New Lanark and Neolithic Orkney. Neolithic Orkney is a grouping of neolithic monuments in the Orkney archipelago on the Northeast coast of Scotland that provide a rare glimpse into prehistoric life in Northern Europe. Documentation efforts at Neolithic Orkney focused on several key archaeological sites including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe and the Stones of Stenness. In August 2010, the project partners used LiDAR, or laser scanning, to record the present condition of the structures as well as the surrounding context for use in monitoring and to support the ongoing management of the sites. Some 5,000 years ago, the prehistoric people of the Orkney Islands began building extraordinary monuments out of stone. Each of the four Heart of Neolithic Orkney sites is a masterpiece of Neolithic design and construction in itself. But together they represent one of the richest surviving Neolithic landscapes in Western Europe. The series of important domestic and ritual monuments gives us incredible insights into the society, skills and spiritual beliefs of the people who built the monuments. Maeshowe, a chambered tomb, is an extraordinary example of Neolithic architectural genius. It was designed so that the light of the setting sun at the winter solstice focuses on the narrow passageway, illuminating the chamber inside.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 4 (GNI-HAD-6-S4)Maldives10.26301/0rhk-q439PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry).These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
John Muir National Historic SiteUnited States of America10.26301/0scs-yy66PublishedCyArk muir, johnmuir, nps, nationalparkserviceN/AIn 2013 to mark the 175th anniversary of John Muir's birth CyArk in collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland and the National Park Service documented Muir's birthplace in Dunbar, Scotland and his home in Martinez, California.The project consisted of documentation through 3D data capture and high resolution digital photography, data registration and photographic processing, the development of measurable raster point-cloud image results, creation of educational and cultural tourism media for sharing the stories of the site. The John Muir National Historic Site is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California. It preserves the 14-room Italianate Victorian mansion where the naturalist and writer John Muir lived, as well as a nearby 325-acre tract of native oak woodlands and grasslands historically owned by the Muir family. Muir was perhaps this country's most famous and influential naturalist. If it weren't for John Muir and his writings, we probably would not have Yosemite National Park as we know it today. He was also involved in the creation of the Grand Canyon, Kings Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Mt. Rainier National Parks. Additionally, his writings about Alaska led to further preservation of the landscape over time. Because of his influential writings and role in the creation of multiple parks, he is often called The Father of Our National Park System.""
Shukhov TowerRussia10.26301/0skp-z245PublishedS.I. Vavilov Institute for the History of Science and Technology of the Russian Academy of Sciences moscow, russia, shukhov, radio, constructivism, Shabolovka, Avant-garde, Lattice shell, Hyperboloid, tower, Laser scanningN/ATo preserve information about the tower, we performed laser scanning and created a precise polygonal 3D model using both the results of the scanning and the existing drawings. The transition from an unstructured point cloud to a highly structured representation included the development of a special methodology to model deformed steel elements of hyperboloid sections. The tower was scanned from seven viewpoints, resulting in a 65 M point cloud. To reproduce the individual shapes of twisted rods and rings, we used > 4K pre-defined cross-sections. These were precisely positioned in a point cloud. The connection joints of steel elements were modeled using drawings based on measurements that were made in 1947. Non-original design elements such as service platforms and an elevator were also modeled using the point cloud. We also made use of historical drawings and photographs to represent the internal structure of the concrete basement and the non-extant original superstructure. The combination of various methods of 3D modeling for different parts of the tower allowed us to visualize the geometry of the huge steel construction with high accuracy (1 cm or so) and with high level of detail in a reasonable timeframe (300 man-days). Public access to large 3D models and to vast amounts of raw data is a sensitive issue for virtual heritage applications. To provide free access to our results, we created an open-source software application based on Open Scene Graph. It supports stereo visualization of the point cloud and the 3D model, as well as management of the visibility of different layers of the model in accordance with its lifecycle period. A light web-version based on Unity 3D is also being developed to provide Internet access to the model. The software is freely available at our website (http://virtual.ihst.ru/shukhov-tower.html). Thus, we created a comprehensive visual representation of a steel lattice radio tower of the early 20th century and shared precise technical documentation with researchers worldwide. The experience that we have gained can be useful for other similar projects that involve precise polygonal modeling of large-scale objects of modern cultural heritage.The Shabolovka radio tower in Moscow, also known as the Shukhov tower, is a famous example of the Russian avant-garde style of the early 20th century. With a height of approximately 160 m, it is the highest hyperboloid lattice steel tower ever built by Shukhov and is one of the symbols of Moscow. It is widely recognized as an artifact of modern cultural heritage. Despite being an iconic object of engineering and architectural heritage, it was deprived of technical maintenance for many years. Its technical condition has degraded since the early 1990s and has now reached an alarming level. Several restoration projects are still being discussed by the Russian government, including the full rebuilding of the tower in another place. Therefore, digital preservation of the tower’s original geometry and design has become a crucial task. Its under-documentation is also a concern: the initial project and engineering documentation isalmost completely lost.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 5 (GNI-HAD-6-S5 )Maldives10.26301/0t82-j920PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry).These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Streets of Tarrega - CataloniaSpain10.26301/0vvn-sv37UpcomingN/ACatalonia, gothic, romanesqueN/AThis large scale photogrammetry campaign includes over 50,000 images, originally captured to create orthophotos of the building facades within the medieval city center.Located in Catalonia, Spain, Tarrega holds significant cultural and architectural importance. Its roots trace back to medieval times, evident in the charming narrow streets, historic buildings, and ancient churches that adorn the cityscape. The iconic Santa Maria d’lAlba church, dating back to the 17th century, towers above the town, standing as a testament to Tarrega's religious heritage. The city's architectural ensemble reflects a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, showcasing centuries of cultural evolution. Tarrega's vibrant cultural scene, with festivals celebrating its artistic spirit, drawing visitors from far and wide to experience its rich heritage and lively atmosphere.
Masjid Tuha Bueng Sidom (F1)Indonesia10.26301/0w4e-en15PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey N/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-BBG-S-001) is a mosque complex that includes the mosque building, graves, and several supporting features including wells and water tanks for ablution, a balee used for religious instruction, and a meeting space. The mosque is built in a traditional Acehnese style with a three-tiered roof over wooden pillars and open sides To the west of the mosque is a graveyard with a mound of earth and some natural stones on it. The water tanks is in front of the mosque on the east. The Balee is next to the water tanks to the north, and the well is to the east of the water tanks. (MAHS -IDN-ACH-ABS-BBG-S-001-F001)The mosque building is a traditional Acehnese style with a three-tiered roof atop wooden wooden pillar construction. The original building was a square with a size of about 8.8 m x 8.8 meters, and did not have a mihrab. The side walls are half-open ver a low masonry perimeter wall with a height of 91.5 cm and a width of 48 cm. The roof is rectangular. Roof construction with four main support poles in the middle and twelve supporting poles at the edges. The wooden pillars are octagonal. The four main pillars in the center of the prayer hall are 6.2 m high, while the 12 supporting poles at the edges are 3 meters high. At the base of the pillars, there is a wooden frame that extends around and binds the edge post. Each side pole is then joined with a wooden support at the top. Ribs and battens are also made of wood, and all is joined using wooden pegs. Most of the wood is from jackfruit trees. There are several ornamental pendants from the roof beams, embellished with floral and geometric motifs. On one side the beam is inscribed with Arabic calligraphy. On some of the elongated sections of the woodwork there are also ornamental carvings of 'puta taloe' knotwork combined with vegetal motifs. From the center roof beams there are also vegetal carvings that were formerly used to suspend lamps. The floor of the mosque is made of pulverized cement plaster. The mosque has undergone renovations in the form of extensions to the east and west sides. On the east side, it was expanded by about 4 x 8.5 meters. The original wall on the east side was demolished, then a new wall was made that was connected to the old wall on the north and south. The east wall was also made as well as doors and stairs rising from the east side. In addition, the roof construction was also changed to cover the space on the east side, connected to the existing roof construction. Six additional pillars were added to support the roof on the east side. There is an another edition on the west side measuring approximately 2.64 x 4 m. It is used mostly for storage. A mihrab measuring 2.64 x 1.82 m was also added, and in the process the original western wall was also partially demolished in the middle to open up the 1.85 m wide space for mihrab access. There are several additions of new ornamentation the half walls and the wooden doors at the east entrance. The roof has also been replaced with metal sheeting. Oral History M Jamil informed the MAHS Team that the additions and renovations were done in the 1950s. The mosque serves as a 'Mukim mosque' shared among belongs to five villages: Cot Malem Village, Bung Sidom, Gampong Blang, Cot Madhi, Cot Karieng. Residents of all five villages worked together to build the mosque. It no longer serves a s Mukim mosque, however, as that shifted to another building in the 1990s. . Since then the mosque is no longer used for Friday prayers, only prays 5 times a day. The roof beams were joined with wood from the jackfruit tree. Initially, this was a mukim" mosque.
Battistero di San Giovanni in FlorenceItaly10.26301/0x6p-vk89PublishedN/AHistoric Centre of FlorenceCISA3, CHEI, cavecam, Florence, Firenze, BaptisteryN/AFrom:
Hess, M., V. Petrovic, M. Yeager, and F. Kuester. 2018. Terrestrial laser scanning for the comprehensive structural health assessment of the baptistery di san giovanni in florence, italy: An integrative methodology for repeatable data acquisition, visualization and analysis. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering 14 (2):247–63. doi:10.1080/15732479.2017.1349810
The laser scanning was performed using a Faro Focus 3D x130 laser scanner with 1–2 mm resolution (FARO Citation2017). The entirety of the Baptistery was documented using this method (Hess et al. Citation2018). Fourteen scans were taken on the exterior of the structure at ground level with an average of 28,083,564 points per scan; 13 scans were taken on the interior of the structure at ground level with an average of 43,789,216 points per scan; 21 scans were taken in the upper balcony level with an average of 7,005,528 points per scan; 14 scans were taken in the subterranean level where the wall of interest is with an average of 31,191,672 points per scan (Hess et al. Citation2018). Physical targets were not required for alignment due to the large amount of details on the structure itself; this approach has been proven to be successful in previous literature (Napolitano and Glisic Citation2018). The scans were aligned using FARO Scene. Initially the scans were positioned by manually identifying mutual features in overlapping scan areas. Subsequently, automatic cloud-to-cloud alignment was utilized to align all scans and reduce any issues from manual registration. To calculate the alignment error, the distance is computed between common points in overlapping point clouds and then averaged for each section; the mean error was 1–2 mm. An image of the laser scan data for the foundation wall can be seen in Figure 3. Additionally, a Canon 5D DSLR was used to augment the existing data set with photographs.		From:

Hess, M., V. Petrovic, M. Yeager, and F. Kuester. 2018. Terrestrial laser scanning for the comprehensive structural health assessment of the baptistery di san giovanni in florence, italy: An integrative methodology for repeatable data acquisition, visualization and analysis. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering 14 (2):247–63. doi:10.1080/15732479.2017.1349810

The Baptistery di San Giovanni, or the Florence Baptistery, is a minor basilica adjacent to the duomo in Florence, Italy (Figure 1; Txllxt (Citation2017)). As one of the oldest buildings in the city, this structure has changed in both form and function over time. While the earliest historicalreference to the baptistery itself is in 897 AD, the foundations predate the superstructure; sections are from a Roman construction dating back to the 3rd century AD (Hess et al. Citation2018). Having been at the center of art, history, and controversy throughout the evolution of Florence, the Baptistery di San Giovanni became an iconic monument of the city that is cherished by locals and tourists. To preserve such an old and complex structure requires a detailed and data-driven understanding of the forces at play; in the case of heterogeneous masonry structures, this task is frequently very difficult. The Baptistery is a quasi-symmetrical octagonal structure with a corresponding series of eight curved ceiling panels that make up the cupola, or dome, of the building. The structure of this dome is comprised of an inner curved structure and an outer flatter structure that serves as the roof; these two dome shells are tied together with periodic masonry ribs. Beneath the Baptistery is a partially excavated Roman villa which reveals portions of the foundation that supports the Baptistery walls above. Through the many years of its rich history, the foundation walls of this structure have incurred a large amount of cracking. In this article, a combination of laser scanning and finite-distinct element modeling (FDEM) are used to identify potential causes of this cracking on the southwest wall (indicated with a red rectangle in Figure 2) (Hess et al. Citation2018; Napoltano et al. Citation2019a). By identifying what most probably caused existing cracks on this structure, the best routes for preservation and stability analysis can be established.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound North Area 2017Turkey10.26301/0xe0-7v64PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Presidio of San FranciscoUnited States of America10.26301/0yej-xt65UpcomingCyArk california, presidio, spanish, alta california, adobeN/AIn 2011, CyArk worked with UC Berkeley to capture several historic buildings on the Presidio, a National Park and former U.S. Army military fort on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco, California. Documentation was completed of the Officer's Club which included the DeAnza room and the Mesa Room which is home to the oldest adobe walls in California. Additional documentation was completed of the front facades of houses along Funston Ave which historically belonged to Officers.The Presidio of San Francisco is a national park and former U.S. Army military fort on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco, California. Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the site has acted as a strategic fortified location since September 17, 1776, when New Spain established the presidio to gain a foothold in Alta California and the San Francisco Bay. Ownership of the fort transferred to Mexico following that country's independence from Spain and in 1848 to the United States following the Mexican American War. As part of a 1989 military reduction program under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, Congress voted to end the Presidio's status as an active military installation of the U.S. Army. On October 1, 1994, it was transferred to the National Park Service, ending 219 years of military use and beginning its next phase of mixed commercial and public use.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 6 (GNI-HAD-6-S6)Maldives10.26301/0z98-d586PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Cesar Chavez National MonumentUnited States of America10.26301/13f0-e292PublishedCyArk Cesar Chavez, california, civil rights, farm workers, La Paz, labor movementN/AIn the spring of 2021, CyArk documented the former home of César and Helen Chávez that is part of César E. Chávez National Monument. This park centers on the historic community of La Paz where Chávez lived and worked along with his family and hundreds of United Farm Work volunteers for over 20 years. The documentation was utilized to create an interactive guided tour of the site in order to make this site virtually accessible to anyone wanting to learn more about the farm workers movement and the legacy of civil rights in the United States. In addition to the millimeter accurate 3D model serving as the foundation for the interactive tour of the home, CyArk worked with the National Park Service and members of the Chávez family to share the history of the site and personal memories associated the movement and growing up in La Paz.César E. Chávez National Monument covers 117 acres in the Tehachapi Mountains of the area historically known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz. The monument is managed collaboratively by the National Park Service and the National Chavez Center. The National Park Service owns and manages 1.9 acres of the land and structures while the National Chavez Center manages the portion that is not run by the National Park Service. The 1.9 acre area includes the present day visitor center with César's historic office, the memorial garden where César and Helen Chávez are buried, and the Chávez home. Members of the Chávez family live and work at La Paz continuing the legacy of César and Helen Chávez's work.
Wilshire Boulevard - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/14m8-ft44PublishedAlan White BLM, Los Angeles, protestN/AThis data was collected as part of the Map the Moment initiative, a volunteer project to document the artwork and changes to the community following the killing of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. This data was collected by Alan White and processed by Carleton University. White used a Nikon D3300 to scan the murals that adorned the boarded up retail units.At a time when other boardings around the city of Santa Monica were being removed, this site was one of the most intact artworks remaining. Painted in a coordinated effort by #PaintTheCityPeaceful, talented artists delivered an important message which must remain beyond the moment. These murals were painted on the corner of Wilshire Blvd. and 5th St. in Santa Monica, CA and advocate for equality, justice, and peace.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 7 (GNI-HAD-6-S7)Maldives10.26301/1f1v-4r05PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry..These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Fort LyttonAustralia10.26301/1g63-yq03PublishedQueensland University of Technology lytton, queensland, australia, military, fortification, fortlyttonN/AFort Lytton is currently managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and it was declared a National Park in 1989 for its outstanding cultural heritage values. National Parks staff and community based volunteers from the Fort Lytton Historical Association have worked to preserve and interpret the cultural record of the site. In order to help the interpretation of the site, a number of reconstructed artillery pieces have been installed. In 2013, digital documentation of the site was undertaken using the Zebedee handheld 3D laser developed by CSIRO. The mapping system was trialled at Fort Lytton through a collaboration of CSIRO, the University of Queensland's School of Architecture and the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service. Often considered the birthplace of Queensland's military history, Fort Lytton is a coastal fortress that served as Brisbane's front line of defense from 1881 through the end of the 1930s. The pentagonal fortress was surrounded by a water-filled moat and concealed behind grassy embankments, making Fort Lytton a prime example of a nineteenth century garrison. The fort's strategic location by the mouth of the Brisbane River was designed for better support and protection of the river mines, and to defend the Port of Brisbane against enemy attacks. After World War II, Fort Lytton was replaced by more modern batteries and the site was abandoned. In 1963, the Ampol petroleum refining company obtained the site, and ownership was transferred to the Queensland Government in 1988. Fort Lytton has since become a national park under the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, protecting an important link to Queensland's military past.
Zinda Peer MosqueBangladesh10.26301/1hxv-e981PublishedFaculty of Arts and Humanities Jahangirnagar University , Architecture Discipline, Khulna University Historic Mosque City of BagerhatBagerhat, bangladesh, islam, mosque, masjid, khan jahan, khalifatabad, N/AThe Zinda Peer Mosque was documented by staff and students from the Architecture Discipline of Khulna University under the leadership of Dr. Kh. Mahfuz-ud-Darain as part of the R.E.D. (Rapid Emergency Documentation) program funded by the Aliph Foundation and implemented by CyArk. The mosque was documented as part of a disaster simulation to study how quickly a team could complete the digital documentaion of a historic building using photogrammetry. All five stages of the R.E.D. methodology (Planning, Data Collection, Input Organization, Data processing and Creation of Results) were completed in under 48 hours. The site is found within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat and is an active mosque used by the community for daily prayers as well as a storm shelter during cyclones. The mosque is believed to have been first built in the late-fifteenth century and is consistent with the many other Khan Jahan Ali style mosques found within Khalifatabad (Bagerhat). The mosque is part of a walled complex which includes a brick tomb to the muslim saint Zinda Pir (Ahamad Ali) from which the mosque derives its name.
Icehouse 210.26301/1m7d-ff23UpcomingN/AN/A
Çatalhöyük - East Mound North Area 2015Turkey10.26301/1q9b-mq91PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Komainu/ Kobe/ Ikuta-jinjaJapan10.26301/1wv3-9775PublishedNRHK Komainu, japan, shrineN/AIn December 2018 Dr. Gildas Sidobre from NRHK completed terrestrial photogrammetry for the two komainu located at the Ikuta-jijna shrine in Kobe, Japan. A total of 2,338 images were taken of the statues with a Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera.Komainu original from the Ikuta-jinja Shinto shrine in Kobe, Japan. This shrine is dedicated to the deity Kotoshiro-nushi-no-kami and was created by the Empress consort Jingu around 200. As with other komainu, one of the statues is depicted with an open mouth while the other is closed: a-gyo and un-gyo However, while most komainu are featured as a couple with both male and female representations, the komainu at athe Ikuta shrine feature two males. It is believed that this difference is linked to the origin of the city where they are based, in this case: korean immigration.
Aasaaree Miskiyy Complex- Maa Miskiyy Complex- Hirigalu Miskiyy Complex- Ihavandhoo Old Mosque (HAF-Maldives10.26301/1x4b-8e19PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Cemetery, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, a Nikon D750, and a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone for photogrammetry.This coral stone mosque was built in 1701 by Sultan Ibrahim Muzhir al-Din (r. 1701-1704). It is still in use and in good condition, but it has gone by various names over the three centuries of its history. The original mosque is now covered by a corrugated metal roof with modern wall all around to preserve the older monument from the elements. Two wooden Qur'an chests (foiyy foshi bahatta) on site contain manuscripts (HAF-IVD-1-MS1, HAF-IVD-1-MS2) gifted to the mosque’s endowment. In the cemetery surrounding the mosque are a stand-alone minaret, a well, a bisthaan, a ziyaarat, and 359 coral gravestones.
Ehgan Ziyaaraiyy, Hukuru Miskiyy Sarahahdhu (MAHS-MDV-RAA-RSG-S-001-F-0002)Maldives10.26301/1xpb-f167PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Islamic,Religious,Mausoleum,Ziyaaraiyy,Gravestone,Grave,Cemetery,BurialN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The feature is Ehgan ziyaaraiyy, a rectangular ziyaaraiyy. It is made of a stacked coral stone block base, coral rubble, lime mortar and plaster, and wood. The main parts of the roof are asbestos, while some parts are corrugated iron sheet. There is a boundary wall made using coral rubble, lime mortar, lime plaster, and lime wash. On the boundary wall there are PVC pipes attached to hold small ceremonial flags. The entrance is on the north side of the boundary wall. There is a wooden flagpole north of the ziyaaraiyy (inside the boundary). The ornament of the flagpole is shaped like a mosque dome. There is a pair of coral gravestones inside the ziyaaraiyy. The stones are standing rectangular slabs with sides that narrow into rounded tops.
Corbelled Houses of Karoo - SlingersfonteinSouth Africa10.26301/1y51-6f21PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
Luxor Temple ChapelEgypt10.26301/2164-0932PublishedN/AEgypt, Luxor, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Temple CAVECam #21 'LuxorTempleChapel' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Luxor, in one of the Chapels.
Thakandhoo Cemetery (HAF-TKD-1)Maldives10.26301/24bt-m320PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Cemetery, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.The site includes two mosques constructed with chipped coral stone and lime mortar. The large complex also contains four wells, bisthanm nd nearly 1,000 pairs of coral gravestones enclosed within a boundary wall, Both mosques are roofless and the structures have been eroded significantly by weather, and the wells have also suffered from neglect.
Mount TitanoSan Marino10.26301/296p-dn53PublishedN/ASan Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titanounesco, mountain, medieval, italy, church, towerN/AUsing a DJI Phantom 3, 1681 images were captured via manual flight mode on July 14th 2015, and another 125 captured 2 days later on the 16th. Mount Titano is the highest point in the micro-state of San Marino, and was designated a Unesco Heritage site in 2008. In 2016a survey was undertaken by the Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiave (CHEI), then called CISA3, in partnership with the University of the Republic of San Marino. This survey covered the whole of the mountain and historic center, and special focus was given to important structures, including the three towers: The Guaira, the Cesta, andthe Montale, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Parva Domus, the Piazza della Liberta, and the Bascilica di San Marino, Chiesa di San Pietro, all of which are made available as datasets on OpenHeritage3D.
Chichen ItzaMexico10.26301/2atk-cq42PublishedCyArk , Metco Services , Epic Scan Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itzamaya, pyramid, mesoamerica, archaeology N/AIn 2007, the Oakland, California-based Chabot Space and Science Center, in conjunction with InSight Digital and ArtsLab, embarked upon a mission to produce high definition laser and photographic data from the ruins of Chichén Itzá's civic core for its ambitious Maya Skies Project. CyArk was called upon to spearhead the mission for its expertise in the digital documentation and heritage fields. In October of the same year CyArk assembled a documentation team to be sent to the Yucatán, in conjunction with Michigan partners Metco Services. Over the course of three weeks, a highly detailed data set was produced which included terrestrial LiDAR, close-range laser scanning, panoramic photography, HDR photography, and traditional survey. Dozens of scans were produced from a Leica Geosystems Scan Station laser scanner, including 37 scans of the Caracol structure alone, which was the most complex structure and the main focus of the project. Six other important structures in the civic core were also thoroughly scanned, including El Castillo. A followup expedition was conducted by Epic Scan to record the Balankanche Cave. The entire project was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.The ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá, located on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula about 50 miles inland south of the Caribbean coastline, represent the remains of one of the largest and most powerful city states of the pre-Columbian Americas. While the fully-restored monumental core of Chichén Itzá's archaeological zone covers approximately 5 square kilometers and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, the estimated extent of dense urban development at the city's peak is thought to have reached 25 square kilometers. However, much of these surrounding ruins have not been excavated and are currently covered with a mixture of dense forest and farms. Chichén Itzá translates as "At the Mouth of the Well of the Itza" in Yucatec Mayan, a reference to the nearby Sacred Cenote, or sinkhole, where offerings were made to various deities and from which the city derived much of its water supply. Chichén Itzá was a cosmopolitan city that contained monuments and buildings in a range of different architectural styles. This range is reflective of both local Yucatecan styles and influence from several prominent Mesoamerican cultural groups and clans that were drawn to the city as a regional center during its long history of occupation.
Natchez National Historical Park - Johnson HouseUnited States of America10.26301/2bkv-jf29PublishedCyArk , Trimble National Park Service, John WIlliams, Mississippi, civil rights, melrose, N/AIn 2014 CyArk and Trimble began the Atlantic Slave Trade Project to curate an interactive and immersive experience to complement ongoing research of slavery throughout the Atlantic region. The project seeks to further illuminate the connections between these sites and their place within the largest organized system of forced migration in history. Using the latest 3D laser scanning and reality capture technologies, CyArk scanned and modeled sites associated with the Transatlantic slave trade in an effort to better understand, conserve, and preserve these sites and the stories of enslaved peoples. CyArk and Trimble digitally documented two sites within the Natchez National Historical Park: Melrose Estate, an early 19th century Greek-revival style mansion, and William Johnson House, the mid 19th century home of a free African American man.Located on the terminus of the 444-mile Natchez Historic Parkway and at the southern end of the 2,320-mile long Mississippi River, Natchez National Historic Park preserves sites and stories of a global crossroads that people have passed through and taken root in for over 10,000 years. Throughout the 17th and 19th centuries, indigenous communities, European colonists from France, Britain, and Spain, American settlers, and enslaved peoples have shaped Natchez's landscape. The name Natchez comes from American Indians who lived in the area until the violence of western expansion and the breakdown of Natchez-French relations forced them from the area in the early 18th century. While American Indians were forced to leave the area, others found Natchez a place marked by their enslavement. Known for once having the second largest slave market in the country, the Historic Park illuminates the complexities of how the people of Natchez engaged in the global system of slavery as well as people's experiences of racial violence and enslavement.
AcaniaUnited States of America10.26301/2dgx-dh78PublishedN/Ayacht, nautical, restorationN/AIn collaboration with UC Berkeley’s Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), CyArk used a Leica ScanStation 2 to scan the ship’s interior hull and frame ribs. The scan data has been used to create precise computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, allowing steel experts to create a 3D model of the hul. The project’s goal was to remanufacture and eventually replace those hull plates, many of which were badly damaged. The restoration of the Acania was completed sometime in 2010, in time for the 80th birthday of the vessel. The Acania was designed and built in 1930 by John H. Wells for Wall Street Banker, Arthur E. Wheeler. However, it has been rumoured that the ship was built only under Wheeler’s name and had a secret owner: Al Capone. After Charles Walgreen -- of Walgreen’s Pharmacy -- bought the yacht in 1934, the US Navy commissioned the ship during World War II as an experimental submarine echo finder. For the remainder of the 20th century, it passed through many hands. In 1995 it was saved from a Miami shipyard by Miles Davis and spent the next 13 years in the SF Bay Area, before it was sold again in 2008. The Acania is 136 ft long, has a 300 ton displacement, and is an archetype of the classic 1920s and 30s diesel yacht.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 8 (GNI-HAD-6-S8)Maldives10.26301/2eym-zc76PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry..These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Kepter Khana in Shahryar Ark10.26301/2g25-nn48UpcomingN/AN/A
La CestaSan Marino10.26301/2h6g-jz80PublishedN/ASan Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titanounesco, mountain, medieval, italy, towerN/AA multi-modal scan was performed of the Cesta, including terrestrial lidar and photogrammetry, and aerial drone. The dataset includes 31 lidar scans, 707 drone images, and 2277 terrestrial images.The Cesta is the second and most central of the three towers atop San Marino's Mount Titano, and is included in the area designated a Unesco Heritage site in 2008. In 2017 a survey was undertaken by the Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiave (CHEI), then called CISA3, in partnership with the University of the Republic of San Marino. This survey covered the whole of the mountain and historic center, and special focus was given to important structures, including the three towers: The Guaira, the Cesta, andthe Montale, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Parva Domus, the Piazza della Liberta, and the Bascilica di San Marino, Chiesa di San Pietro, all of which are made available as datasets on OpenHeritage3D.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 9 (GNI-HAD-6-S9 )Maldives10.26301/2jj5-nx76PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry..These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Kompleks Meunasah Tuha Dayah Muara (F1)Indonesia10.26301/2kan-qa03PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PBR-S-001) is a Meunasah complex (Islamic community centre). The site has an old wooden Meunasah with a bale shaped stilt structure. In the center of the site is a new concrete Meunasah with a wooden minaret on the west side. There are also old graves on the east and south sides of the Meunasah. The graves are marked by earthen mounds with gravestones placed on them. In addition, there is a well and a jar for storing water. The well and water jug are located on the south side of the old Meunasah. This structure (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PBR-S-001-F-0001) is an old meunasah. It is a wooden structure, built in the traditional Acehnese style. The building consists of ten pillars called tameh" that support the building from the ground to the roof
LamguronIndonesia10.26301/2nka-an55PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-PBD-S-002) is in the form of the ruins of an ancient settlement. At the site found ruins of building structures, well structures, ancient cemetery with gravestones in the traditional Batu Aceh" shape. In addition
Zilla SchoolBangladesh10.26301/2pkz-8z95PublishedFaculty of Arts and Humanities Jahangirnagar University , Architecture Discipline Khulna University N/AThe Zilla School was documented by students and faculty from Jahangirnagar University, Khulna University as well as staff from CyArk as part of the RED (Rapid Emergency Documentation) Program. The building was documented with both terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry and terrestrial LiDAR.Khulna Zilla School is the oldest high school in the Khulna district of Bangladesh, located at Lower Jessore Road, Khulna. Most believe that it was established in 1873. On the recommendation of the Hunter Commission Report of 1883, the British Government of India took over the control and management of the school in April 1885. A new red brick building was constructed at that time and the school was renamed as ‘Khulna Zila School’. As it was RED in colour; local people also called it ‘Lal Dalan’ or ‘The Red Building’.
Fort York National Historic SiteCanada10.26301/2pys-t414PublishedCyArk war of 1812, canada, united states, battle, militaryN/APartnering with Iron Mountain in 2017, CyArk documented Fort York as part of an innovative preservation initiative commemorating 'Canada 150.' Using terrestrial LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, and aerial drone photography, CyArk created a digital record of the eight buildings and surrounding earthworks that make up the site. Site mangers were able to use the data CyArk collected to determine the exact location of a historic ammunition magazine that had been previously unconfirmed. Canadian conservators will continue to use this data to monitor site conditions and help guide archaeological field work in the future. Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and 1813 battle site, Fort York marks the birthplace of modern day Toronto, Canada. The fort was a site of major battle between the United States and Britain just a decade after the revolutionary war. Troops at the fort consisting of British, Canadians, Mississaugas, and Ojibways defended the fort against 2,700 American soldiers. With over three times as many soldiers the Americans forced the British to retreat. American troops occupied the the city of York for six days, burning down buildings and looting homes. The city of York would remain in the hands of the British at the end of the war, but Fort York's landscape, marked with original buildings from the war of 1812, remains a significant place for understanding colonial influence on the roots of Ontario as a province and Canada as a nation.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound South Area 2014Turkey10.26301/2qqm-ad94PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Fuvahmulah Havitta 10 (GNI-HAD-6-S10 )Maldives10.26301/2rh9-xs62PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry..These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Ancient Merv - Sultan KalaTurkmenistan10.26301/2ryx-nq44PublishedAncient Merv Project State Historical and Cultural Park “Ancient Merv”ancientmerv, merv, sultankala, UCL, UCLCAAL, sultansanjarN/AThe Ancient Merv Project aims to research, protect and conserve the remains of the cities of Merv. In 2011 season, the project undertook an aerial photography exercise to document the great Islamic city of Sultan Kala within Merv. The data made available here was collected by project director Tim Williams using a SwingletCAM fixed-wing UAV, with onboard Canon IXUS 220 HS 12.1 megapixels camera. Collected images were processed by Gai Jorayev using Pix4D mapper software as a single tile in 2018, and geo-TIFF files presented here are the result of that processing. Original georeferenced images were collected at two levels: flying at c.52m altitude above ground level (AGL) for resolution of 2cm per pixel, and flying at at c.105m AGL for 4cm/pixel resolution. Metres above mean sea level (MAMSL) is recorded into Exif data of individual images. Also see: http://doi.org/10.5334/ai.1522t The images are presented here in their original digital folders, representing specific research areas of the site. Accompanying metadata table is presented in text format. Although one single tile of entire coverage is presented here, processing individual areas as separate tiles is more beneficial and the project team relies on those type of tiles for analytical work. Ancient Merv, located in modern-day Turkmenistan, is a succession of cities, now ruins, which are perhaps best known for their association with the Silk Roads. The great Islamic city of Sultan Kala, at times capital of the eastern Islamic world, is the largest of the cities of Merv and was one of the largest cities in the world in the mid-12th century CE. Today, the site is one of the most complex and well-preserved urban archaeological remains in the world and it is part of the Ancient Merv World Heritage Site. The Ancient Merv Project is a collaboration between the Turkmenistan Ministry of Culture and the UCL Institute of Archaeology, and it systematically researches the archaeology of Merv.
Heart of Neolithic Orkney - The Stones of StennessScotland10.26301/2tka-0y25PublishedCyArk , School of Simulation and Visualisation Heart of Neolithic Orkneycairn, stone circle, archaeology, prehistory, chambered tomb, N/AIn 2010, Historic Environment Scotland partnered with CyArk and the School of Simulation and Visualisation to document five of Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in five years. These sites include the Antonine Wall, St. Kilda, Edinburgh, New Lanark and Neolithic Orkney. Neolithic Orkney is a grouping of neolithic monuments in the Orkney archipelago on the Northeast coast of Scotland that provide a rare glimpse into prehistoric life in Northern Europe. Documentation efforts at Neolithic Orkney focused on several key archaeological sites including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe and the Stones of Stenness. In August 2010, the project partners used LiDAR, or laser scanning, to record the present condition of the structures as well as the surrounding context for use in monitoring and to support the ongoing management of the sites. Some 5,000 years ago, the prehistoric people of the Orkney Islands began building extraordinary monuments out of stone. Each of the four Heart of Neolithic Orkney sites is a masterpiece of Neolithic design and construction in itself. But together they represent one of the richest surviving Neolithic landscapes in Western Europe. The series of important domestic and ritual monuments gives us incredible insights into the society, skills and spiritual beliefs of the people who built the monuments. The Stones of Stenness circle and henge is a very early example of this type of monument. The surviving stones are enormous, standing up to 6m tall.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 11 ( GNI-HAD-6-S11 )Maldives10.26301/2we8-d437PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Kompleks Makam Sultan Malikussaleh (F1)Indonesia10.26301/2xa9-r925PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-ISN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-021) is a small cemetery complex that contains the graves of the first two sultans of Pasai, Malik al-Salih and Malik al-Zahir, as well as a number of other graves marked by flat slab or unworked, naturally rounded riverstones. (MAHS-ISN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-021-F-001) Head and footstone rectangular slabs with ornamental finials and 'wings' (subang) extending from the shoulders of two sides. Both are carved from yellow sandstone. It has ornamental carvings on all four sides. There are ornamental poetjo reubong" motifs on each lower corners and vine ornaments on the sides
Hukuru Miskiyy - Keela (HAF-KLA-2)Maldives10.26301/2zz6-k952PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Cemetery, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, a Nikon D750, and a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone for photogrammetry.The beautiful Hukuru Miskiiy is a coral stone mosque built by Sultan Muhammad Ibn Ali Thukkala (1692-1701). The red and black lacquered woodwork of the interor features Arabic calligraphy. This mosque has been renovated from time to time and still requires significant maintenance and preservation.
394 W Broadway NYC - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/31hk-gj34PublishedLisa Conte BLM, protest, NYCN/AThis data was collected as part of the Map the Moment initiative, a volunteer project to document the artwork and changes to the streetscape following the killing of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. This data was collected by Lisa Conte and processed by Joe Graham-Felsen. They used a Canon 5D Mark 3 to scan this data and capture the various murals that appeared throughout the city. West Broadway is a street in New York City that runs north to south, stretching from West Houston Street and terminating in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. This street is home to many high-end retail spaces and, amidst the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that defined the summer months of 2020, it saw thousands of protesters. Like many commercial spaces that boarded their windows with plywood, the boarded-up storefronts on this street became canvases for local artists and BLM supporters to express messages of justice and solidarity.
Aerial Survey of Tarrega, CataloniaSpain10.26301/34kr-dw21UpcomingN/AN/A624 manually piloted drone images flown in June of 2024. Located in Catalonia, Spain, Tarrega holds significant cultural and architectural importance. Its roots trace back to medieval times, evident in the charming narrow streets, historic buildings, and ancient churches that adorn the cityscape. The iconic Santa Maria d’lAlba church, dating back to the 17th century, towers above the town, standing as a testament to Tarrega's religious heritage. The city's architectural ensemble reflects a blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, showcasing centuries of cultural evolution. Tarrega's vibrant cultural scene, with festivals celebrating its artistic spirit, drawing visitors from far and wide to experience its rich heritage and lively atmosphere.
Manzanar National Historic SiteUnited States of America10.26301/36b2-mp38PublishedCyArk , Architectural Resource Consultants incarceration sites, japanese american, confinement, camp, ww2N/AManzanar is one of ten World War II camps associated with the US government's incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans forcibly removed from the West Coast in the name of national security. The few structures that remain at the site serve as reminders of democracy's fragility in times of conflict. To further illuminate this history, CyArk worked with the National Park Service to create an accurate 3D digital reconstruction of the World War II camp. CyArk used laser scanning and photogrammetry to document the site's buildings and topographical features including the historic cemetery monument and excavated rock gardens. They processed the data in combination with historical records to digitally reconstruct what the camp would have looked like during World War II. The reconstruction provides a unique opportunity for people to connect with this difficult history and ensure that it is never forgotten.During World War II, a barbed wire fence and eight guard towers enclosed Manzanar's one-square-mile living space that at its peak confined just over 11,000 people. Many recall with fear how spotlights from the guard towers would shine in their barrack windows during the night. While the construction of the camp reflects how Japanese Americans were stripped of their basic rights and freedoms, the features on the landscape today also show how people created a diverse community and remained resilient in the face of hardship. A woman's statement recorded during World War II reveals the complexities people faced suddenly being incarcerated with thousands of strangers. "I often sit and wonder how I ever came to be in a camp full of Japanese, aliens and citizens alike, with nothing much in common between them and myself except the color of our skins. What had I, or...the rest of them done, to be thrown in camp?...I suppose the only answer is, the accident of my birth-my ancestry."The diversity of people confined at Manzanar can be seen in the landscape. Remnants of one of many baseball diamonds echo days where hundreds of people would gather to cheer on their favorite Manzanar team. While the landscape reveals pieces of its layered past, the site and its history remain an important lens for visitors in understanding the world today.
Lyon Martin HouseUnited States of America10.26301/36rx-1875PublishedCyArk united states, california, civil rights, lgbtq, lesbianN/AIn 2021, CyArk documented the Lyon-Martin House utilizing LiDAR and photogrammetry. The data was utilized to create a 3D guided tour of the home for public audiences to learn about the history of Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon's activism and life in the home. Located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, The Lyon-Martin House is the former home of pioneering lesbian activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon. Beginning in the 1950s, the home served as a community and meeting space for the first lesbian civil rights organization, Daughters of Bilitis, and was central to the couple's lifelong activism and partnership. For decades, their home transcended both their private and public lives, serving as both a safe space for queer communties and a meeting place for political action. Today, the home remains a touchstone for celebrating LGBTQ+ history and igniting ongoing activism in the fight for equality.
Santa Maria de VilagrassaSpain10.26301/37v3-j883PublishedCalidos Catalonia, Romanesque, ChurchN/A269 images captured with Canon E0S 5D DSLR, processed with Agisoft MetashapeSanta Maria de Vilagrassa (Catalonia) - 13th century It is of Romanesque origin. The cover of the second half of 13th c., School of Lleida. In the medieval church remains the only Romanesque portal. This building already existed in the Visigothic period, was later refurbished and mixing with different styles. The square bell tower is the transition from Romanesque to Gothic, offers a particular perspective to their manifest inclination. Ever have called the Leaning Tower of Urgell." The year 1976 was declared a Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN) integrated into the artistic whole."
Mt. Titano Historic Center Street SurveySan Marino10.26301/380r-7d29PublishedN/ASan Marino Historic Centre and Mount TitanoUNESCO, streets, piazza, square, italianN/AUsing Lieca BLK360 g2 terrestrial LiDAR and photogrammetry, this un-constrained survey consists of 81 laser scans and 1227 images and was performed as part of a study on municipal earthquake resilience within the historic city center of San Marino. Data was captured on a foggy and rainy day, causing some noticeable noise. This dataset is a followup to a previous survey performed in 2017 (https://doi.org/10.26301/89td-rv98)Perched atop Mount Titano, the historic city center of San Marino boasts both cultural and architectural significance. As one of the oldest republics in the world, its heritage reflects a rich tapestry of medieval history and enduring traditions. The city's well-preserved fortress walls, narrow cobblestone streets, and ancient towers evoke a sense of timelessness, transporting visitors to another era. Its commanding position offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The city center serves as a living testament to San Marino's independence and resilience, captivating visitors with its unique blend of history, culture, and stunning architecture. The site was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.
Collection of Medieval Artifacts at National Historical Museum of DniproUkraine10.26301/39jv-9e11PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro Ukraine, Medieval, Late nomads, Saltovo-Mayaky, pottery, metalwork, SteppeN/AArchaeological objects at the Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesThirteen Objects introduces the representative collection of the material culture of the Ukrainian Steppe Medieval times Age. They include evidence of the sedentary life in the Ukrainian Steppe during the Golden Horde influence and the Medieval nomadism. The dataset includes a Medieval boat (preliminary attributed to the 13th century) and several Bizant objects. These unique artifacts reveal the barely studied pecularities of the material culture of Ukrainian Steppe during that time. For more details please review the manifest.
19th Century Shipwreck (Baidak) at Khortytsia National ReserveUkraine10.26301/39y0-0z26PublishedKhortytsia National Reserve , NGO SRL "Archaic" shipwreck, maritime, cossacks, Ukraine, DniproN/AArchaeological objects at the Khortytsia National Reserve were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Reserve. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesThis is the best preserved 19th-century cargo shipwreck from Ukraine. Each finding of that kind is relatively unique as their excavation, preservation, and curation is very complicated. Maritime archaeology museum is the only of its kind in the post-soviet countires and therefore it represents unique pages of the history of that part of the world.The wreck has been used for carrying and trading large cargo and sunk in the Lower part of Dnipro river, probably in the late 19th century. For more details please review the manifest.
Temple of Apollo - PortaraGreece10.26301/3axe-1f63PublishedCyArk Naxos, Greece, clyclades, cycladic, temple, greek, apollo, godN/AIn the summer of 2016, CyArk in collaboration with the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture, Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, documented three cultural heritage sites on the island of Naxos. CyArk completed laser scanning (Faro X330 laser scanner) along with aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry (with a Canon 5D and Phantom 4 Pro drone). The documentation of the temple will be used by the Ephorate of Antiquities to complement existing documentation of the site, develop virtual tours and monitor the structural deterioration of the temple.Sitting offshore from the island of Naxos in the Cycladic archipelago, the Temple of Apollo or Portara is an unfinished temple that faces towards Delos, the birthplace of the Ancient Grecian god Apollo. In ancient times the site was connected to the larger island of Naxos but is now a small islet known as Palatia connected to Naxos via a manmade causeway. Conceived by the tyrant Lygdamis, the temple was intended to be the largest and most glorious building in all of Greece. However, Lygdamis was overthrown before the temple could be completed in 506 BCE, resulting in the abandonment of the site. The temple was later converted into a church in the 5th and 6th centuries, but by the time the island of Naxos came under Venetian and Ottoman rule, the church was dismantled. The only part of the structure that remains today are parts of the foundation and the large monumental doorway. The island features heavily in Greek mythology and according to legend.
Ceremonial plaza - Huaca Cao ViejoPeru10.26301/3bev-wa81PublishedComplejo Arqueológico El Brujo el brujo, peru, chicama, plaza ceremonial, plaza, pyramid, piramideN/AThe ceremonial plaza at Huaca Cao Viejo was documented by El Brujo Archaeological Complex staff following a virtual training workshop with CyArk supported by the U.S. Embassy in Peru. Documentation was completed with terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry.For approximately 600 years, the Huaca Cao Viejo was an important ceremonial center likely used for religious and ceremonial activities. Although the current building measures 120 x 100 m and is 30 m high, this was not always the case as this Huaca is only the latest of at least five previous iterations, built one on top of the other over a period of six centuries. The main facade, the one that faces a large ceremonial plaza measures 140 x 75 m, and was a space with a great capacity for gathering people. Groups from different sides of the valley and the north coast would have come to the Huaca and witnessed the bright iconographic and ceremonial display. Even today we can see remains of the oldest facades, hidden behind the most famous and late, with religious expressions of the time strongly based on repetition and tradition. Two main characters within the Mochica iconographic discourse are noted in these representations: El life and El Decapitador.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 12 (GNI-HAD-6-S12 )Maldives10.26301/3bkw-zz32PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 13 ( GNI-HAD-6-S13 )Maldives10.26301/3csj-ff50PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
New York State PavilionUnited States of America10.26301/3e9p-t207PublishedCyArk , University of Central Florida's Institute of Simulation & Training , Langan Engineering & Environmental Services wolrd's fair, tent of tomorrow, flushing meadows, queens, Philip Johnson, Richard Foster, Lev Zetlin, theaterama, observation towers N/AIn 2014, CyArk documented the New York State Pavilion, one of few remaining structures from the 1965-65 World's Fair. Included on the World Monument Fund's 2008 list of most endangered sites, CyArk partnered with the University of Central Florida, and Langan Engineering to digitally document and archive the structure. CyArk used laser technology (LiDAR) and photogrammetry to record the present condition of the pavilion.The structural skeleton of the New York State Pavilion's 'Tent of Tomorrow' echoes a world on the cusp of technological innovation. Designed by architect, Philip Johnson, three futuristic towers sit next to the circular tent-like structure, held up by sixteen columns and a massive circular steel frame. In 1964, the cables on the steel frame supported translucent fiberglass panels where people gathered to watch and listen to live shows under a warm expanse of multi-colored light. In addition to its technological construction, the site was a catalyst for other kinds of innovation, including work by renowned artists Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg. Today, the 'Tent of Tomorrow' is part of the NYC park system and immersed in ongoing discussions of how to preserve the city's forward-thinking past for future generations.
Topaz National Historic LandmarkUnited States of America10.26301/3h51-9f76PublishedCyArk , CU Denver incarceration, incarceration sites, japanese american, confinement, camp, ww2N/ATopaz is one of ten World War II camps where the US government confined Japanese Americans forcibly removed from the West Coast in the name of national security. The few structures that remain at the site serve as reminders of democracy's fragility in times of conflict. To further illuminate this history, CyArk collaborated with the National Park Service and the Topaz Museum Board of Directors to create an accurate 3D digital reconstruction of the World War II camp. CyArk used laser scanning and photogrammetry to document the site's buildings and topographical features, processing the data in combination with historical records. The digital reconstruction of Topaz provides a unique opportunity for people to connect with this difficult history and ensure that it is never forgottenHelen Horano Christ was nine years old when her family arrived at Topaz after being forced to leave their home in California. "When we got off the bus...a dust storm had come up. First thing we faced in Topaz was the dust. We had to make our way to our barracks, which weren't quite finished yet. In fact, we were told that the windows had just been put in that morning, and I stuck my finger in the putty, and it was still soft. I managed to leave my mark, didn't I?" The harsh landscape heavily impacted the lives of Japanese Americans confined in the camp, just as Japanese Americans' mark on the area is visible at the site today. From 1942 to 1945, just over 11,000 people were confined at Topaz. A 4-foot high barbed wire fence surrounded their one-square-mile living area. While people experienced a constant lack of privacy in the camp, many Japanese Americans found ways to make the best of their circumstances through cultivating community organizations and transforming the dusty landscape with sports fields and Japanese style gardens. The site remains an important place of remembrance for Japanese American communities and a testament to people's resiliency in the face of hardship.
Hoadhadho Local House ( GNI-HAD-5)Maldives10.26301/3j4d-7z47PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, vernicular architectural, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Drone DJI Phantom 4 PrA vernicular architectural house that is very old. This resembles and gives a general idea of what it used to be
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Corbelled Houses of Karoo - YstervarkspoortSouth Africa10.26301/3rcb-4j52PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
Bodugedhara Miskiyy (GNI-MAD-1 )Maldives10.26301/3spy-ax88PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Bodugedhara Miskiyy is one of the oldest mosques in Fuvamulah. Most part of the mosque building is now being renovated into a new one. Few old gravestones and bistans are still found in the mosque area.
Folger Shakespeare LibraryUnited States of America10.26301/3tpx-nd97PublishedCyArk folger, shakespeare, library, washington, William Shakespeare, marbleN/AThe Folger Shakespeare Library was documented by CyArk in 2020 using terrestrial photogrammetry and LiDAR laser scanning. The work was completed in advance of planned renovation project designed to expand public space, improve accessibility, and enhance the visitor experience.The Folger Shakespeare Library stands in Washington, DC, a block from the US Capitol, and serves a wide audience of scholars, visitors, teachers, students, families, and theater- and concert-goers. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret in collaboration with Emily and Henry Folger, the building opened in 1932. Its art deco exterior features a fountain sculpture of Puck by Brenda Putnam and nine Shakespeare scenes by John Gregory.
Ebenezer Baptist ChurchUnited States of America10.26301/3xna-wf61PublishedCyArk united states, georgia, martin luther king jr, civil rights, homeN/ACyArk documented portions of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park for the creation of an interactive 3D guided tour. CyArk extensively captured the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church utilizing LiDAR and photogrammetry which served as the foundation for the interactive tour. CyArk additionally captured the surrounding neighborhood with panoramic photography to further provide context for the "Sweet Auburn" community that greatly shaped the work and personhood of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In collaboration with the National Park Service, CyArk recorded Park Ranger Marty Smith giving a tour throughout the National Historical Park. Through combining the tour and collected 3D data, virtual visitors now have access to interactively engage with the stories of the historic civil rights work that grew out of this neighborhood.Today, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is a 38.4-acre park consisting of a Visitor Center, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church (Heritage Sanctuary), The King Center, Historic Fires Station No. 6, King Birth Home, Historic Residential Area, Prince Hall Masonic Building, where the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) relocated their headquarters in 1963 and the Family Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the first co-pastor of the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, serving with his father from 1960 to April 4, 1968. His brother, Rev. Alfred Daniel Williams King served as co-pastor, until his tragic death on July 21, 1969. Their father, Daddy King, retired from active ministry in 1975, nearly a year after his wife, Mrs. Alberta Christine Williams King (Mama King) was assassinated in Ebenezer on June 30, 1974.
Madaen Saleh Al-DiwanSaudi Arabia10.26301/3z4g-2870PublishedN/AHegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)Madaen Saleh, Nabateans, 1st century CE, archeology, tombs, sandstone, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Madain Saleh is the southernmost outpost of the Nabateans; these tombs are from the first century, CE. KAUST arranged this CAVEcam expedition as part of a training session conducted by Dick Ainsworth, Tom DeFanti, and Dan Sandin, for KAUST Visualization Lab team members. This image shows a large chamber hall (Al- Diwan) carved from the sandstone, featuring seats along the walls. See http://saudi-archaeology.com/gigapan/al-diwan-madain-saleh/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mada'in_Saleh
Jack London Wolf HouseUnited States of America10.26301/403p-tb11PublishedLocus Construction Services , CyArk jack london, california, author, sonomaN/AOn November 3, CyArk in collaboration with, California State Parks and local engineering firm, Locus Construction Services, documented Wolf House using 3D laser scanning technologies. Despite its status as a California and National Historic Landmark, it had not been thoroughly documented. But this was more than a simple documentation project. On-site was local engineering teacher, Scott McKeon, of Technology High School in Rohnert Park and a class of 25 students. Also visiting were Jennifer Hernandez and Paul Giani of IBM who came to see the data captured live. The day began with an insightful historical lecture from Senior Parks Archaeologist, Breck Parkman, and commenced with a technical demonstration from CyArk.Wolf House was a 26-room mansion in Glen Ellen, California, built by novelist Jack London and his wife Charmian London. The house burned on August 22, 1913, shortly before the Londons were planning to move in. Stone ruins of the never-occupied home still stand, and are part of Jack London State Historic Park, which has been a National Historic Landmark since 1963. Construction on their 'Wolf House' began in 1911 in close collaboration with San Francisco architect, Albert Farr. It got its name from friend and poet George Sterling who had nicknamed Jack 'the wolf' in tribute to his famous writing about wolves. The 15,000 square foot house raised four stories with a commanding view of the Valley of the Moon and contained 26 rooms, nine fireplaces, and outdoor reflecting pool which was to be stocked with mountain bass. Native materials were chosen and carefully matched to one another with boulders of maroon lava, unpeeled redwood logs outside and redwood paneling inside. It included the latest in modern conveniences such as hot water, electric heating and lighting, refrigeration and vacuum cleaning. Tragically, only a month before the London’s were to move in, on August 22, 1913, fire started by the spontaneous combustion of linseed oil soaked rags left on the floor by workmen destroyed the home. In 2012, management of Jack London State Historic Park was transferred to Jack London Park Partners through an operating agreement with the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Masjid Tuha Bugeng (F1)Indonesia10.26301/41q8-fd26PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PDA-S-004) is a mosque complex that includes the old mosque building, a raised pavilion (bale) building, a cistern for ablution, and a well structure. The wooden mosque is built in a traditional Acehnese style and has a two-tiered roof. In front of the mosque entrance (to the east), is an old well and a cistern. The raised pavilion (bale) building is on the mosque's north side. The traditional Acehnese-style mosque (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PDA-S-004-F-0001) has a two-tiered roof supported by wooden pillars. The original building had a 6.5 x 6.5 meter floor plan. Half-open side walls are made of wooden boards. Four octagonal support pillars in the middle of the building and twelve at the edges support a rectangular metal roof that is topped with a patala." A wooden frame extends out from the base of the pillars and connects to the edge post. Each side pole is then joined with a wooden support at the top. Ribs and battens are also made of wood
Kedeyre Miskiyy (GNI-MAD-2 )Maldives10.26301/42w2-ga96PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).This small mosque was built by Ali Adafikaleyge after the resettlement of Fuvamulah in the mid-sixteenth century CE. The larger compound in which the mosque sites contains a well, a bathing tank, and a cemetery.
Antarctic Expedition Huts - Shackletons HutAntarctica10.26301/43dt-jv84PublishedGeometria exploration, shelter, shackletonN/AGeometria conducted digital documentation work for Antarctica New Zealand Event K021, a scientific collaboration between conservation architects Archifact, the University of Minnesota, the University of Waikato, Bath University, Hong Kong University, and Western Cape University. Through this collaboration, researchers have been able to monitor deterioration of the huts over time, combining different methodologies such as laser scanning with scentific approaches in biology and chemistry. Geometria donated data from three Antarctic Expedition Huts to CyArk in 2010.Constructed on the last continent of human exploration, the Antarctic Exploration Huts are reminders of the significant physical and mental challenges early explorers endured throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries on the Antarctic continent. Ten different countries launched seventeen major expeditions throughout this time, and the huts provided enough shelter to make their stay in one of the coldest places on the planet manageable. Reflecting human ingenuity and drive during the age of exploration, these structures are a testament to the power of the unknown and what is possible when people are determined to understand it.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound 2015Turkey10.26301/45jk-fw88PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Baarashu Hukuru Miskiyy - Baarah (HAF-BRH-1)Maldives10.26301/46qj-yt38PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, a Nikon D750, and a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone for photogrammetry.The old Friday Mosque of Baarah and and its minaret are said to have been constructed during the reign of Sultan Muhammad IV Dhevadhoo Rasgefaanu (r. 1692-1701 CE). The wooden parts of the present structure have been re-constructed with traditional methods. The mosque and minaret were repaired in 2002 by the National Center for Linguistics and Historical Research.
St Laurence Church - Bradford On AvonUnited Kingdom10.26301/4a3n-pn56PublishedRoyal Agricultural University - Cultural Heritage Institute N/APoint cloud data and images collected with a Trimble X7 scanner. Software used: Trimble Perspective, Trimble RealWorks and Autodesk ReCap Pro. Collected by Isobel Milne and Rebecca Davies as part of their Masters studies at Cultural Heritage Institute at the Royal Agicultural University.Grade 1 listed St Laurence Church is a characteristic Anglo-Saxon building: tall and narrow with small windows. The extent and richness of its decoration, however, are rare, perhaps suggesting it was designed partly for the relics of King Æthelred’s brother Edward the Martyr, which were housed with the nuns at Shaftesbury. Some time later the church, being no longer required, was lost amidst other buildings and only came to notice again in the nineteenth century.
Brookwood American CemeteryUnited Kingdom10.26301/4cjy-gj54PublishedCyArk brookwood, america, american, cemetery, abmc, england, uk, ww1, ww2, memorial, chapelN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document eight military cemetery chapels dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. The Brookwood Cemetery chapel was documented in July 2016 using LiDAR laser scanning and aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. CyArk’s digital documentation allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember those who gave their lives for their country.The 4.5 acre Brookwood American Cemetery and Memorial in England lies to the west of the large civilian cemetery built by the London Necropolis Co. and contains the graves of 468 of our military dead. Close by are military cemeteries and monuments of the British Commonwealth and other allied nations. Automobiles may drive through the commonwealth or civilian cemeteries to the American cemetery. Within the American cemetery the headstones are arranged in four plots, grouped around the flagpole. The regular rows of white marble headstones on the smooth lawn are framed by masses of shrubs and evergreen trees which form a perfect setting for the chapel, a classic white stone building on the north-end of the cemetery. The interior of the chapel is of tan-hued stone. Small, stained glass windows light the altar and flags and the carved cross. On the walls within the chapel are inscribed the names of 563 of the missing.
Mision San Francisco Solano de SonomaUnited States of America10.26301/4cxq-gg42PublishedCyArk mission, alta california, spanish, california, solano, sonomaN/AIn August of 2013, Mission San Francisco Solano was digitally documented by two local firms-3D Virtual Design Technology Inc., a modeling company, and Pacific HDS, a survey firm. This project was part of CyArk's larger El Camino Real program with the aim to document the twenty-one missions established by the Spanish in alta CaliforniaMission San Francisco Solano was the 21st, last, and northernmost mission in Alta California and was the only mission built in Alta California after Mexico gained independence from Spain. The mission building is now part of the Sonoma State Historic Park and is located in the city of Sonoma, California. Between 1911-13 the mission was rebuilt with the support of the Historic Landmark League, which acquired the property in 1903. The last major restoration occured in 1943-44 and the mission complex includes the restored 1840 church, the padres quarters (now a museum), the mission dining room, and a large quadrangle.
Antarctic Expedition Huts - Scotts DiscoveryAntarctica10.26301/4d56-gj21PublishedGeometria exploration, shelter, shackletonN/AGeometria conducted digital documentation work for Antarctica New Zealand Event K021, a scientific collaboration between conservation architects Archifact, the University of Minnesota, the University of Waikato, Bath University, Hong Kong University, and Western Cape University. Through this collaboration, researchers have been able to monitor deterioration of the huts over time, combining different methodologies such as laser scanning with scentific approaches in biology and chemistry. Geometria donated data from three Antarctic Expedition Huts to CyArk in 2010.Constructed on the last continent of human exploration, the Antarctic Exploration Huts are reminders of the significant physical and mental challenges early explorers endured throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries on the Antarctic continent. Ten different countries launched seventeen major expeditions throughout this time, and the huts provided enough shelter to make their stay in one of the coldest places on the planet manageable. Reflecting human ingenuity and drive during the age of exploration, these structures are a testament to the power of the unknown and what is possible when people are determined to understand it.
Russell Cave National Monument - Cave shelter siteUnited States of America10.26301/4e4h-kz71UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries cave, karst, terrain, heritage, 3D, National Parks, National Monument, Library, University of South Florida, Alabama, USFN/AOver the course of the last few decades, erosion at this cave has increased with several feet of debris including rock, sand, and silt from upstream deposits making their way into the dry creek stream bed associated with this cave system. Land management practices further upstream and beyond park boundaries, such as timber harvesting, are impactful and accelerate these erosion processes. Serious undercutting continues to occur at the cave entrance, as well as erosion that has occurred within the shelter floor and along the walls, with potential loss and impact to archeological materials. Using a combination of survey strategies including terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and imaging techniques, our project design examined the conditional and management concerns, and is providing baseline and comparative analytics for stabilization and monitoring strategy efforts. These newly collected imaging and spatial data will be used to examine areas of change and delineate areas where stabilization efforts have recently occurred. The project is a collaborative effort between researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) and the National Park Service Southeast Archeological Center (NPS SEAC).Russell Cave, in northeastern Alabama, is one of only seven National Monument sites that were created specifically for the protection of caves. The cave has considerable archeological deposits, with a long period of human occupation that spanned at least 9,000 years. It is one of the oldest rock shelters in the eastern United States, and is an important part of our nation's National Park System. The rock shelter was created from a sinkhole collapse that formed the shelter, today measuring approximately 30 by 60 meters. The shelter area has a streambed that forms part of the cave floor, and suffers from erosional impacts especially along areas of the shelter walls.
Palacio Tschudi - Chan ChanPeru10.26301/4h29-7e80PublishedCyArk Chan Chan Archaeological Zonechan chan, peru, trujillo, chimuN/ACyArk traveled to Northern Peru in August 2019 to document the Palacio Tschudi and Palacio Rivero walled complexes within the UNESCO world heritage site of Chan Chan. The sites documented were selected in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of Peru through the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de La Libertad and the Proyecto Especial Complejo Arqueológico Chan Chan (Pecach). Mapping efforts included LiDAR laser scanning, terrestrial photogrammetry and aerial photogrammetry with drones. Higher resolution capture was completed at the funerary complex at Palacio Rivero and the audiencias at Palacio Tschudii. The funerary complex and audiencias are protected with protective roof coverings and cannot be documented from the air. A workshop on digital documentation was held for participants from the Proyecto Especial Complejo Arqueológico Chan Chan around digital documentation and processing techniques for use in the ongoing monitoring program."Chan Chan Archaeological Site was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1986. The property’s Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, adopted in 2011, describes it as an “absolute masterpiece of town planning” that “uniquely integrates the symbolic and sacred architecture with technological knowledge and the adaptation to the native environment”. Over 100,000 people visit the site every year to gain a better understanding of the lives of those who built one of the most powerful empires in pre-Columbian America. At the time of the property’s inscription, the World Heritage Committee decided to simultaneously inscribe it on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the rapid deterioration of the archaeological site’s state of conservation, Resulting from its vulnerability to climatic conditions. The adobe metropolis of Chan Chan was once the capital city of the Chimú civilization which flourished on the northern coast of Peru between the 10th and 15th centuries. Stretching over twenty square kilometers, Chan Chan was once the largest pre-Columbian city in South America. The Chimú transformed the landscape of the area with thousands of structures, adobe walls etched with images of fish and seabirds and intricately shaped geometrical designs. The city planning reflects a strict political and social hierarchy, marked by the city's division into nine "
Cidade Velha - CathedralCabo Verde10.26301/4jw1-j002PublishedCyArk Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grandechurch, fortress, pillar, colonialism, creoleN/AIn March 2015, CyArk digitally documented Cidade Velha in partnership with the African World Heritage Fund. Panoramic photography and LiDAR laser scanning were completed at four locations around the city including the Sé Cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, Fort Real de São Filipe and the Pillory square. CyArk also conducted a training workshop for African World Heritage Fund staff, local experts from Cape Verde and a variety of heritage specialists from the Lusophone community around the world. The workshop focused on digital documentation methods and the how digital data can be used for conservation.

First colonized in the mid-1400s by the Portuguese, Cabo Verde would quickly become the center of the largest human diaspora in history.

Beginning relatively small scaled, the town, Ribeira Grande, received a Royal Charter in 1466 giving permission to own and trade enslaved captives from Africa. Over the next 100 years, Ribeira Grande would increase in importance through its dominant trade in gold and slaves to the extent of being subject to frequent raids by pirates and other nations, including Sir Francis Drake in 1585, making it necessary to build the strongest fort of its day, Forte de Sao Felipe, in 1590.

With the building of the fort, Ribeira Grande stood center stage in the industry of human trafficking, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the majority of Cabo Verdians were involved in the slave trade in one way or another, from direct purchasing and selling to outfitting ships sailing east or north.

With an intense mixing of cultures, Cabo Verde became the first colony to establish a creole language and culture that still exists today.

Due to its strategic location between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Cabo Verde was an essential stop for early explorers traveling West including Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas and James Cook. As an international port of call, Cabo Verde also became an experimental ground for new fruits and vegetables heading from and into Europe and the Americas.

Ribeira Grande began to decline beginning with an attack by the French in 1712. A new capital was founded to the west, Praia, and lured the elite class away from Ribeira Grande, now called Cidade Velha, or old town.

Meurah II Cemetery ComplexIndonesia10.26301/4kfv-vw39PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-DIM-S-001) is a historic Islamic cemetery complex situated on a raised mound. The graves are arranged in a north-south row with a west-facing orientation (Qibla). Most of the graves are marked by matching pairs of elaborately carved head and foot stones. A western cluster of graves are laid out in a tightly packed row within a field surrounded by a metal fence. An eastern cluster located outside of the fence contains an assortment of smaller graves, many of which have fallen over or are partially buried. The site has a variety of different styles of gravestones, most from the Batu Aceh tradition. The western cluster of graves is an officially designated and protected heritage site.
Makam Tengku Batee Beutong (F10)Indonesia10.26301/4kyp-e857PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-KAA-S-001) is an old Islamic cemetery located inside the public cemetery of Krueng Juli Barat village. The public cemetery contains dozens of modern graves, largely marked by small concrete rectangular enclosures, as well as over 30 graves marked only by rounded stones. Near the center of the public cemetery is a large, well-defined rectangular enclosure that contains at least nine historic graves marked by carved standing slab gravestones.
Albion St x 3166 16th St. - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/4n03-nb22PublishedBrian Tolle , Susanna Douglas , Joseph McGovern BLM, San Francisco, muralN/AThis plywood mural has a strong simple message that caught our eye. As we documented the storefront, a woman of color walking by stopped to pose with her fist raised high. The documentation of this site was part of the Map the Moment project that captured the spontaneous and temporary changes to the public streetscapes in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in 2020 and the subsequent protests. This data was collected by Brian Tolle, Susanna Douglas, and Joseph McGovern and was processed by Pavel Matoušek. The team used a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 to scan this mural.Many businesses that had been forced to temporarily close because of the CoViD-19 pandemic covered their windows with plywood as a precaution against perceived possible vandalism and looting. These plywood panels became canvases for the expression of rage, strength, and hope. This mural was painted on the boards that covered a barbershop at 3166 16th St, San Francisco, CA.
Ilédi OntòtòoNigeria10.26301/4qq4-8d77PublishedCyArk , Ímísí3D Osun-Osogbo Sacred GroveN/AIn September 2019, CyArk and a team from IMISI3D in collaboration with the Adunni Olorisha Trust (AOT) and the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) of Nigeria documented three monumental structures at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Osun Osogbo. Despite its national and international significance, many of the shrines and art pieces in the Sacred Grove have fallen into disrepair over the years due to a lack of resources. In an effort to revitalize some of the work done by Susanne Wenger, since 2005 the AOT and NCMM have begun implementing conservation efforts on some of the shrines in collaboration with the local community. The documentation completed as part of this project provides a comprehensive and detailed inventory of the current conditions in 2019 as well as a variety of multimedia content that can be used to raise awareness of the site. Aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry and laser scanning were employed at Ilèdi Ontòtòo, the assembly hall of the Ògbóni earth cult; Ojúbo Òsogbo, the central shrine for Òsun worship and Iyá Moòpó , a monumental statue and shrine to the goddess of women's occupations. Over the course of one week, CyArk and four workshop participants from IMISI3D documented the structures and conducted interviews with local artists and artisans in Òsogbo.The 75 hectare sacred grove of Osun Osogbo is the last remaining high forest in the country containing monumental sculptures and shrines depicting Yoruba deities. The site was assigned World Heritage status in 2005, and represents the last example of a once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves by the Yoruba people. The site is unique in having a large component of 20th century sculpture, some created by Austrian artist Suzanne Wenger who eventually became a high priestess and dedicated her life to the sacred grove.
Chumash Painted CaveUnited States of America10.26301/4ttv-q296PublishedCyArk chumash, santa barabara, cave painting, rock artN/AIn 2015, CyArk in collaboration with California State Parks, Santa Ynez High School and Chumash elder Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto digitally documented the cave and surrounding environment.The digital point-in-time reference was utilized for conservation, education and to promote a greater awareness of Chumash culture.The Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park is one of the smallest State Parks in California, at little more than seven acres it was designated as a State Park in 1976 to preserve the incredible paintings within. Located about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of California State Route 154 and 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Santa Barbara, the small sandstone cave is adorned with rock art attributed to the Chumash people. Although the meaning of these circular and anthropomorphic figures has been lost, there is some speculation of their association to astrology and Chumash cosmology. The unique quality and fragility of the cave paintings has been acknowledged for over 100 years. In the early 1900s, an iron gate was installed to protect the cave from further vandalism.
Mausoleum enclosure, Huaca Cao ViejoPeru10.26301/4vtk-ee68PublishedComplejo Arqueológico El Brujo el brujo, peru, chicama, plaza ceremonial, plaza, pyramid, piramide, senora cao, N/AThe mausoleum enclosure at Huaca Cao Viejo was documented by El Brujo Archaeological Complex staff following a virtual training workshop with CyArk supported by the U.S. Embassy in Peru. Documentation was completed with terrestrial photogrammetry.Although the exterior of the building has a large space with capacity for large numbers of people, the scale of the space is significantly reduced as one enters the interior of the huaca. Everything seems to indicate that the spaces inside the building including the mausoleum enclosure were restricted to more privileged groups. The Enclosure of the Lady of Cao, located in the northwest corner of the building is a clear example. The walls of this area are adorned with multi-colored wall decorations, typical of the time. This locaton is the site of one of the most famous sets of elite tombs ever discovered by Peruvian archeologists.
Church of the Redeemer - AniTurkey10.26301/4wxv-ee80PublishedSolvotek ani, armenia, church, kars, church of the redeemer, turkeyN/AIn 2011 the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism partnered with the World Monuments Fund to conserve the Church of the Redeemer and the Ani Cathedral. Funds were provided by the US Department of State’s Ambassador’s Fund, the Turkish General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums and World Monuments Fund to protect the monuments and create new economic opportunities in the region through tourism. The efforts to conserve these two significant structures will lay the groundwork for methodology development to conserve the other ruins of Ani. The first phase, begun in the spring of 2011, involved a detailed condition survey via documentation of the ruins. Based on initial documentation, detailed conservation plans will be developed that cover emergency intervention, stabilization (including for seismic activity), and long-term visitor access for tourism. The Church of the Redeemer, as part of the spring 2011 documentation, has been surveyed with CyArk’s digital preservation methodology, including 3D terrestrial laser scanning carried out by WMF partner Solvotek. CyArk has overseen the archiving of the data and its processing for the development of both conservation and interpretive tools, ranging from accurate 3D models and architectural drawings, to virtual tours and video fly-overs of the 3D data. The Church of the Redeemer is one of the architectural masterpieces of the medieval city of Ani, known as the city of the thousand and one churches." Ani is now located in the Turkish province of Kars and sits atop a triangular plateau of land lined on its east by the Akhurian River and its west by the Aladja River. Ani's geographic location placed it directly along important east-west trade routes and in the center of regional politics for much of its history
Madaen Saleh Second Tomb InteriorSaudi Arabia10.26301/4y32-7m46PublishedN/AHegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)Madaen Saleh, Nabateans, 1st century CE, archeology, tombs, sandstone, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.Madain Saleh is the southernmost outpost of the Nabateans; this tomb is from the first century, CE. Note the roughly chiseled walls, different from the outside smoothly carved features, KAUST arranged this CAVEcam expedition as part of a training session conducted by Dick Ainsworth, Tom DeFanti, and Dan Sandin, for KAUST Visualization Lab team members.
Complex of Hué Monuments - An Dinh PalaceVietnam10.26301/4z5b-vz23PublishedCyArk Complex of Hué Monumentshue, stele, tombN/AIn the summer of 2018, CyArk documented several monuments related to the Vietnamese Emperor Tu Duc at the Hué Monuments Complex. CyArk collaborated with the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre (HMCC) to document the Hoa Khiem Temple, Tu Duc Tomb Stele Building, Tu Duc Queen's tomb and the nearby An Dinh Palace. The HMCC recently completed a restoration program on buildings at the monument and wanted baseline documentation of the structures for conservation purposes, as well as digital assets to be used in the promotion of the site. CyArk completed photogrammetry of both the interior and exterior of the monuments with a Nikon D810 and a Phase One Medium format camera and aerial photogrammetry with a Phantom 4 Pro drone. Scanning of the monuments was accomplished with a FARO X330 laser scanner.The Complex of Hué Monuments is located within the Thua Thien-Hue Province in the geographical center of Vietnam. Established as the capital of unified Vietnam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious center under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Hué Monuments Complex has suffered from the effects of wars, as well as modern development and expanding human settlements.
Meurah III Cemetery ComplexIndonesia10.26301/50d6-k071PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-DIM-S-002) is an Islamic cemetery complex. The graves are standing on an artificial mound raised about 1.5 meters above the surrounding ground level. The graves are placed in a row, longitudinally north - south with the orientation facing west (Qibla). Most of the graves are marked by a pair of similar grave stones.
Augusta HangarItaly10.26301/51d1-9f32UpcomingN/Ahangar, WWI, militaryN/AThe Augusta Hangar faces many conservational challenges, including earthquakes, fires, and vandalism, all of which provoke a picture of complex damage and subsidence. Site authorities have expressed concern about the hangar's abandonment and subsequent decay, and as a result, much effort has been made for its preservation. The University of Ferrara contributed to these efforts by scanning the hangar using Cyrax 2500 and Leica TCRM 1102+ laser survey scanners, and donating the data to the CyArk archive.Located in Augusta, Sicily, this dirigible hangar's history stretches back to World War I. It was constructed on the eastern coast of Sicily, an ideal place to house planes or Zeppelins that would have monitored the Medditerannean Sea for German U-boats. Today, the Augusta Hangar is the only remaining example of a reinforced concrete airship hangar left in the world. Its 15 reinforced concrete frames rise 31 meters into the air, as do the hangar's unique folding doors. It can house airships up to 12,000 cubic meters.
Makam Teungku Meurah (F5)Indonesia10.26301/52e0-7r07PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-JUA-S-001) is a small cemetery with a mix of modern graves and at least six older burials marked by carved standing gravestones in rows. Five of the older burials contain similar head and footstones, some with decorative carvings and one with Arabic and Persian inscriptions. We made detailed Feature records for six of the graves in this cemetery (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-JUA-S-001-F0001-0005). The cemetery is located in a vacant plot of land in the middle of a heavily built up part of town, surrounded by buildings and a major road. The feature (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-JUA-S-001-F-0005) is a grave marked with parts of similarly carved head and foot stones. The stones are standing rectangular slabs just under .5m high. The sides slightly taper as they go up and have small bifurcated 'wings' protruding from the shoulders. The stones are topped with a squat onion-shaped finial with a flat top. All four faces of the both the head and foot stones have framed panels containing elaborate Arabic inscriptions.
Collection of Bronze Age Artifacts at the National Museum of the History of UkraineUkraine10.26301/54hd-nh02PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , National Museum of the History of Ukraine Bronze Age, Ukraine, Globular amphorae culture, potteryN/AArchaeological objects at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesFew objects represent the peculiar artifacts from the Ukrainian Bronze Age — iconic vessels, unique stone anthropomorphic figures, and a specific flint axe that is distinctive for the Globular amphorae culture. For more details please review the manifest.
Gereza - Kilwa KisiwaniTanzania10.26301/5b6m-ap62PublishedCyArk Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo MnaraN/AIn December 2019 CyArk traveled to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kilwa Kisiwani off the coast of Tanzania. Working in collaboration with ICOMOS International and the Antiquities Division within the Department of Natural Resources and Tourism for the Republic of Tanzania the CyArk field team documented three structures at the site. The Great Mosque, Gerezani fort and Malindi mosque were documented using terrestrial LIDAR, terrestrial photogrammetry and aerial photogrammetry with drones. Both the Malindi mosque and Gerezani fort were selected for documentation due to their location on the coast and the rapid rate of erosion taking place at these sites. In advance of the field work in Kilwa Kisiwani a workshop was held in Dar es Salaam to share information about the project, summarize current research and study around climate change impacts on heritage around the world as well as the ways that digital documentation can be used to support conservation and adaptation efforts.Kilwa Kisiwani was once a massive Swahili port town. It was first established in the 8th Century and flourished between the 12th and 14th Centuries. At its prime, it was one of the largest coastal settlements in East Africa and was an important center within the Indian Ocean trade network. The site was inscribed into the World Heritage List (with Songo Mnara) in 1981 as an exceptional testimony to the expansion of the Swahili coastal culture, the spread of Islam in East Africa and the extraordinarily extensive and prosperous Indian Ocean trade from the medieval period up to the modern era. The property was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2004 due to extensive damage that was occurring to the monuments due to sea battering as well as the reuse of the coral stones within the local village. After extensive conservation work, that included managing the vegetation on site, the re-establishment of the mangroves, filling and strengthening sections of the beach, and the restoration of some sections of various monuments, the property was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2013.
Collection of Iron Age Artifacts at the National Museum of the History of UkraineUkraine10.26301/5ec5-gp52PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , National Museum of the History of Ukraine Iron Age, Ukraine, Scythians, Sarmatians, Goths, Chernyakhivska culture, Greek colonization, North Black Sea regionN/AArchaeological objects at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesThis asset represents various faces of the Ukrainian Early Iron Age. It contains beautiful pottery of Chernyakhiv culture, usually associated with the Gothic and Early Slavic presence in Ukraine, nomadic Scythian and Sarmatic artifacts and some objects from the Greek colonization of the North Black Sea region. For more details please review the manifest.
Luxor Temple Outside ColumnsEgypt10.26301/5rga-yk77PublishedN/AEgypt, Luxor, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Temple CAVECam #23 'LuxorTempleOutsideColumns'
Sugar Mills of Florida - the Elliott Sugar Mill SiteUnited States of America10.26301/5sts-9k88UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries sugar, ruins, plantations, industrial, National Park Service, heritage, Florida, historic preservation, USFN/AThis project was part of a collaborative research grant led by Drs. Lori Collins and Travis Doering with the Digital Heritage and Humanities Center, and the National Park Service's Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC- Dr. Margo Schwadron). Documentation of the site was conducted using terrestrial laser scanning survey methods, and focused on the Elliott Sugar Mill Complex (8VO160) and Environs as part of archeological research at the Canaveral National Seashore. Schwadron and SEAC have investigated this early 18th Century British period mill site and the associated plantation landscape. Historic sugar mill ruins and structures associated with the early Florida sugar industry are made from coquina and/or limerock and brick. All of these stone and mortar constructions are fragile, with coquina shell block construction such as this, especially vunerable to deterioration from weathering and impacts to exposed surfaces. As-built measured drawings, 3D renders and models were derived from the laser scanning data as part of stabilization and interpretation work at the site.'The Elliott Sugar Mill and Plantation is an 18th century British Period sugar plantation now jointly managed by the Canaveral National Seashore (CANA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFW) Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and the National Park Service.'
Meurah I Cemetery ComplexIndonesia10.26301/5tch-xv24PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-DIM-S-003 ) is an Islamic cemetery complex within a protected heritage site. The site consists of two rows of historic carved gravestones arranged longitudinally north-south and extending east-west with an orientation facing the Qibla (west). Most of the graves are from the Batu Aceh tradition, with a number of different variations present. Some of the graves are marked with plain rounded stones (sakrah). There are at least 25 graves in the site. Most of the graves have been covered by an open-sided pavilion.
Spruce Tree House - Mesa Verde National ParkUnited States of America10.26301/5vwp-yh91PublishedCyArk , Texas Tech University , University of California at Berkeley , INSIGHT Mesa Verde National Parkmesa verde, pueblo, cliff dwelling, ancestral puebloan, nps, national parkN/AIn June 2005 Texas Tech University, the University of California at Berkeley, CyArk, and INSIGHT Digital undertook a research project in collaboration with the National Park Service to better understand how digital documentation could assist conservation activities at Mesa Verde National Park. Several archaeological sites at the park were documented as well as several artifacts housed in the site museum to demonstrate the advantages and capabilities of high definition survey and documentation. The project was funded by the Kacyra Family Foundation.Spruce Tree House, the third largest cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park, was constructed between A.D. 1211 and 1278 by the ancestors of the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest. The dwelling contains about 130 rooms and 8 kivas, or ceremonial chambers, built into a natural alcove measuring 216 feet (66 meters) at greatest width and 89 feet (27 meters) at its greatest depth. It is thought to have been home for about 60 to 80 people. The cliff dwelling was first discovered in 1888, when two local ranchers chanced upon it while searching for stray cattle. A large tree, which they identified as a Douglas Spruce (later called Douglas Fir), was found growing from the front of the dwelling to the mesa top. It is said that the men first entered the dwelling by climbing down this tree, which was later cut down by another early explorer.
Mexico City National CemeteryMexico10.26301/5xqf-k959PublishedCyArk Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilcoabmc, american cemetery, mexico city, cdmx, cemeteryN/AIn March 2016, the CyArk Field Team travelled to Mexico City to document the Mexico City National Cemetery. The site is one of twenty-five military cemeteries located around the world that are managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). CyArk employed a variety of technologies including traditional 3D laser scanning, structured light scanning and 360 degree photography to capture as much detail as possible from the site. The digital record will be archived through CyArk’s partnership with Iron Mountain, providing a lasting record that will enable site conservators to monitor and compare deterioration of the headstones over time. The Mexico City National Cemetery was established in 1851 by Congress to gather the American dead of the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) that lay in the nearby fields and to provide burial space for Americans that died in the vicinity. The remains were gathered in 1851 and buried in a common grave at this cemetery. They were not identified so they are classified as unknown soldiers. A small monument marks the common grave of 750 unidentified American dead of the War of 1847. In this one-acre area are also placed the remains of 813 Americans and others in wall crypts on either side of the cemetery. The cemetery was closed to further burials in 1923.
Torre dei Baldovinetti - FlorenceItaly10.26301/5xsf-8w02PublishedN/AHistoric Centre of FlorenceFirenze, towerN/AA challenging capture with a narrow staircase, these scans are disjointed. The capture was done as part of a project using termal imaging to assess structural health in Florentine buildings.Torre dei Baldovinetti is a 12th century tower in central florence. The tower is designated as national monumental building.
Masjid Wazir KhanPakistan10.26301/5z6h-qk16PublishedCyArk , Lahore University of Management Sciences mosque, masjid, lahore, faience, kashi-kari, mughal, punjab, shah jahan N/AWith a grant from USAID to create a Technology Center and help preserve Pakistan's incredible architectural heritage, CyArk and the Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) worked together to digitally preserve the Masjid Wazir Khan in June 2015. CyArk trained students and conservators in field scanning, data processing, and 3D modeling. The data collected has provided conservators with precise measurements of the current condition of the mosque, including the extent of fresco loss, cracking walls, and structural shifting of the minarets. Due to its location, the mosque suffers not only from natural deterioration but from urban encroachment which has prompting several extensive preservation projects. More information on Jaulian as well as a complete list of the other sites documented from this collaboration can be viewed at http://heritage360.pk/Since the late 17th century, the Masjid Wazir Khan Mosque has been an active part of the daily lives of those living in what is today Lahore, Pakistan. With bright colors, intricate scripts, and eclectic architectural features, the artistry of the mosque reflects the influence of the emperor at the time of its completion, Emperor Shah Jahan, and his efforts to incorporate the cultural diversity of the massive Mughal empire from Persia, Central Asia, and today's India. When the mosque was complete in 1634 CE, over 115,000,000 people lived within the Mughal empire's border. Part of the a thriving community, the mosque is an important part of understanding the diversity of people who have shaped life in Lahore today.
Mandalay Shipwreck - Biscayne BayUnited States of America10.26301/60ms-dk30PublishedUS National Park Service Submerged Resource Center shipwreck, nps, biscayne, boat, schooner, underwater, marineN/ADescribed in:
A.Calantopio, F. Chiabrando, B. Seymour, E. Kovacs, E. Lo, D. Rissolo, Image Preprocessing Strategies for Enhancing Photogrammetric 3D Reconstruction of Underwater Shipwreck Datasets, The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume XLIII-B2-2020 , 2020 https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLIII-B2-2020-941-2020		From Calantopio et al. 2020:
The case study of this research is Mandalay MHT , a 34 m long steel-hulled auxiliary schooner that sank in 1966. Mandalay was designed by John G. Alden Naval Architects, Inc.
(https://www.nps.gov/bisc/learn/historyculture/upload/Mandalay.pdf)
and built by George Lawley & Son, Corp. in 1928. After being sold in 1931 and renamed Valor, it had subsequently five other owners until it was purchased by Windjammer Cruises, Inc., refitted, and renamed as Mandalay in 1965, for being used as a luxury cruise ship. The vessel ultimately sank on Long Reef at the end of a 10-day Bahamian cruise, the 1st of January 1966. The Mandalay now rests in very shallow water (maximum depth of 6 meters), and it is an outstanding snorkelling underwater site located in Biscayne National Park (25d 26.530 N, 80d 7.301 W); Biscayne was established as a National Monument in 1968 and designated as a National Park in 1980. The park is dedicated to the public enjoyment and preservation of cultural and natural resources, the protection of a rare combination of terrestrial and undersea life, and the preservation of a scenic subtropical setting.
Stavkirke, Washington Island WisconsinUnited States of America10.26301/61dn-p736PublishedN/Achurch, wisconsin, Lutheran, wood, norwegianN/APhotogrammetry, 1041 images captured (in triplets at differing iso ranges) with Nikon D600 dslr. Data derivatives also include two interior and exterior CaveCams, full 360 degree stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.
Three youtube video previews are available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkCPWkExINY&list=PL653HBTDTDcExo_sNpBbMIngvz8jzgwoo		The Stavkirke (Church of Staves) is based on drawings of one built in Borgund, Norway in 1150 AD. Skilled local craftsmen, under the direction of head carpenters, John Herschberger, Dale Bjarnarson, John began laying the foundation of mortared beach stone and cement in 1992. The original project of the Stavkirke is attributed to the Reverend James Reiff, a pastor on the Island in the early 1980s who felt such a structure would reflect the immigrant influence on the Island. Sister Bay architect, Pat Mangan offered a personal interest of stav history to the project, made the drawings based on the Borgund stavkirke and the list of necessary materials. The Stavkirke is a vital part of the ministry of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church https://washingtonisland.com/stavkirke/
Neusu Aceh Cemetery 4Indonesia10.26301/64p7-xm85PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-BTR-S-010) is a small Islamic cemetery with at least three ancient graves marked by pairs of carved gravestones. The graves stand on a small mound; they are placed longitudinally north-south and lined up east-west with an orientation facing the qibla (west). Additional graves marked by round river stones ("sakrah") are in a row on the west side of the mound.
455 Valencia St. and Sparrow St. - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/64zr-1177PublishedBrian Tolle , Susanna Douglas , Joseph McGovern BLM, San Francisco, muralN/AThe documentation of this site was part of the Map the Moment project, intended to capture spontaneous and temporary changes to the public streetscape. This data was collected by Brian Tolle, Susanna Douglas, and Joseph McGovern and was processed by Pavel Matoušek. The team used a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 to scan this site.Many businesses had been forced to temporarily close because of the CoViD-19 pandemic, and covered their windows with plywood. These plywood panels became canvases for artists, as well as protesters in the Black Lives Matter Movement. The subtle and beautiful murals hiding in the shade of the trees along the front of this building were particularly striking. As we photographed it, we discovered the alley and decided to document the existing layers of markings to show a contrast in technique and intent between these and the plywood murals on the front of the building. This commercial space is located at 455 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA.
Madaen Saleh Al KhuraymatSaudi Arabia10.26301/65b0-3835PublishedN/AHegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)Madaen Saleh, Nabateans, 1st century CE, archeology, tombs, sandstone, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.Madain Saleh is the southernmost outpost of the Nabateans; these tombs are from the first century, CE. KAUST arranged this CAVEcam expedition as part of a training session conducted by Dick Ainsworth, Tom DeFanti, and Dan Sandin, for KAUST Visualization Lab team members. This image shows a group of tombs carved from the sandstone in a cul-de-sac. Note the partially finished tomb, carved from the top down.
Stonewall National MonumentUnited States of America10.26301/65te-xx92PublishedCyArk N/ATo commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising CyArk documented the Stonewall Inn National Monument Site in March, 2019. The project, the first of its kind to detail an LGBTQ historic site employed 3D mapping technology including LiDAR laser scanners and photogrammetry to create a sub-centimeter, detailed record of the site as it exists today. The three-person mapping team captured exteriors of the park, the bar and its Christopher Street neighbors and, importantly the interior of the Stonewall Inn. This record will aid in the preservation of the national monument and make this important part of history accessible to visitors across the globe, for generations to come. This project was made possible through the generous support of Iron Mountain. The Stonewall Inn, in Greenwich Village, was the site of a police raid in the early hours of June 28th, 1969. This was not an unusual occurrence, as the LGBTQ community faced intense discrimination from law enforcement at this time. But instead of dispersing, the angry crowd fought back and the resistance and uprising was a key turning point in the LGBTQ rights movement. In June 2016, President Obama designated the Stonewall National Monument, America's first LGBTQ national park site.
Makam Pango RayaIndonesia10.26301/677c-rs40PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-UKR-S-002) is a small cluster of at least 5 historic graves. One burial is marked by a pair of slab-winged gravestones, two graves are marked with plain rounded pillars, and one is marked with smooth rounded stones (sakrah).
St. Mihiel American CemeteryFrance10.26301/67nh-xc30PublishedCyArk st mihiel, america, cemetery, abmc, france, ww1, ww2, memorial, chapelN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document eight military cemetery chapels dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. The Saint-Mihiel Cemetery memorial, chapel and map room were documented in August 2016 using LiDAR laser scanning and aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. CyArk’s digital documentation allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember those who gave their lives for their country.The St. Mihiel American Cemetery and Memorial is located at the west edge of Thiaucourt (Meurthe-et-Moselle), France. The 40.5 acres (16.4 ha) cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 American military dead from World War I. The majority of these died in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, an offensive that resulted in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient that threatened Paris. The burial area is divided by Linden alignment trees and paths into four equal plots. At the center is a large sundial surmounted by an American eagle. To the west is a statue of a World War I soldier and at the eastern end is a semi-circular overlook dominated by a sculpture representing a victory vase. Beyond the burial area to the south is the white stone memorial consisting of a small chapel, a peristyle with a large rose-granite funeral urn at its center, and a map building. The chapel contains a beautiful mosaic portraying an angel sheathing his sword. On two walls of the museum are recorded the names of 284 of the missing. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified. On the wall facing the door is a large map of inlaid marble depicting the St. Mihiel Offensive.
Temple of Ellesiya - EgyptItaly10.26301/6hsn-pw42UpcomingN/AN/AUsing BLK360 g2, captured 3 unconstrained scans, between tourist ingresses.from: https://collezioni.museoegizio.it/en-GB/material/S_18016 Tuthmosis III (1479-1425 BC) ordered a small temple to be carved out of the rock at Ellesiya, not far from Abu Simbel. It was dedicated to Horus of Miam and Satet, and was only accessible from the river. The inside had an inverted T-plan formed of a corridor and two side chambers. On the walls are scenes showing the king offering to Egyptian and Nubian deities. The images face towards the back wall, against which are half-in-the-round statues of Horus, Satet and Tuthmosis III enthroned. The decoration was hammered out in places during the reign of Akhenaten (1352-1336), and subsequently restored by Ramesses II (1279-1213), who had the triad in the niche at the back reworked to depict Amon, Horus, and the king. The temple eventually became a Christian cult place, as the crosses and five-point stars carved in the entrance portal and on the inner walls bear out. The temple lay inside the region destined to be submerged by lake Nasser, following the construction of the Great Aswan Dam. It was hence among the monuments salvaged by the UNESCO mission to rescue the Nubian temples. It was brought to Turin in 1967, and reassembled in the wing of the museum dedicated to Ernesto Schiaparelli.
Fort BrownUnited States of America10.26301/6n10-bt34PublishedCyArk fort brown, texas, mexico, fort brown, earthworks, defensiveN/AIn September 2013 CyArk collaborated with the National Park Service to document Fort Brown with LiDAR laser scanning. The following year this data was combined with ground penetrating-RADAR (GPR) data to compile a much more accurate representation of the fort’s original foundations.Fort Brown was a military post of the United States Army in Cameron County, Texas used during the later half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century.The site was constructed in April 1846 by General Zachary Taylor and his U.S. Army of Occupation and was intended to bolster U.S. assertions that the Rio Grande was the southern boundary of the United States, but its presence only heightened tensions with Mexico. Mexico disputed the U.S. claim to the Rio Grande and assembled an army to confront the troops in the U.S. fort. The siege of Fort Brown prompted the first major battles of the U.S.-Mexican War, but that war also shaped the history of the fort. The conflict officially established the Rio Grande as the boundary between the United States and Mexico, and Fort Brown remained an important post on that border until after World War II. The original earthworks, however, were abandoned shortly after the siege of May 1846 and were never again used.
Mission DoloresUnited States of America10.26301/6pyp-hk82PublishedCyArk mission, san francisco, mission dolores, san francisco, N/AIn 2012, CyArk worked with staff from the Mission Dolores parish to digitally document the site as part of CyArk's larger El Camino Real project, which aims to digitally document all twenty-one missions along El Camino Real established by the Spanish in Alta California. Mission San Francisco de Asís or Mission Dolores, is the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco and the sixth religious settlement established as part of the California chain of missions. The Mission was founded on October 9, 1776, by Francisco Palóu and Fray Pedro Benito Cambón, both members of the de Anza Expedition, which had been charged with bringing Spanish settlers to Alta (upper) California and evangelizing among native american groups. The Mission was constructed of adobe and was part of a complex of buildings used for housing, agricultural, and manufacturing enterprises. Although much of the original layout of the complex has since been changed or modified the facade of the chapel has remained relatively unchanged.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound South Area 2013Turkey10.26301/6s2k-bz27PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Ancient Stabiae - Villa AriannaItaly10.26301/6spz-ee90PublishedCyArk , University of Ferrara roman, architecture, city, villas, ancient romeN/AIn June 2013, the non-profit Restoring Ancient Stabiae (RAS) Foundation partnered with CyArk to digitally preserve priority areas of the villas, with a special focus on Villa Arianna, as part of a larger master plan to define and create Ancient Stabiae as a sustainable archaeological park. To accomplish this, Scott Lee from CyArk, Guido Galvani, a consultant for the University of Ferrara and Marco Medici from the University of Ferrara utilized terrestrial LiDAR scanning in tandem with conventional survey methods to create accurate drawings and digital measurements of the villa. CyArk's work was sponsored by the Friends of Heritage Preservation foundation with matching funds from Zynga.org.Ancient Stabiae was established in the first centuries BCE and CE in a panoramic position on the edge of Varano hill. Chosen by the aristocracy and members of the Roman Imperial, Ancient Stabiae was home to luxury villas of the Roman elite. After the eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 CE, the city was buried under fourteen meters of dry lapilli (cinder) as were the nearby sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Unlike Pompeii the location was reinhabited and became famous for its thermal springs. The recently excavated villas are spectacularly well-preserved with hundreds of square meters of frescoes in brilliant condition.
TikalGuatemala10.26301/708h-ss96PublishedUniversity of California, Berkeley , xRez Studio Tikal National Parkmaya, guatemala, pyramid, yax mutal, El PetenN/AIn November 2005, a team from the University of California, Berkeley traveled to Tikal in Guatemala, a World Heritage Site, to demonstrate the advantages of digital documentation techniques and how they could be applied to Temple IV, one of the tallest and most voluminous buildings in the Maya world. The expedition team completed survey, digital photography and laser scanning to support current condition assessment and restoration activities and also provided a workshop to local heritage professionals. The project, completed in partnership with Instituto de Antropología e Historia and xRez Studio, was funded by the UNESCO World Heritage Center with support from the Kacyra Family Foundation.The ancient Mayan city of Tikal is located deep in the heart of Guatemala's El Petén rain forest, within Tikal National Park. The ancient city, covering an area greater than 16 sq km (6.2 sq mi), is the largest known ancient Maya city-complex dating to the Classic period. It is estimated to have had a peak population of 100,000 to 200,000 with an urban density of 600 to 700 people per square kilometer. During the Classic Maya period from 200 to 850 CE, Tikal flourished, becoming the preeminent political, economic, and military power in the region. At least 33 rulers oversaw the construction of numerous monuments, many of which remain to be uncovered. In addition to its large monumental temples, the site is renowned for its carved inscriptions and exceptional multicolored ceramics.
Llanthony Secunda PrioryUnited Kingdom10.26301/730t-c736PublishedRoyal Agricultural University - Cultural Heritage Institute N/APoint cloud data and images collected with a Trimble X7 scanner. Software used: Trimble Perspective, Trimble RealWorks and Autodesk ReCap Pro. A collaboration between Gloucestershire Building Recording Group and the Royal Agricultural University. Data collect by Isobel Milne for a Master dissertation researching civilian use of 3D scanning to record, identify and share information on medieval timber framed roof structures.Llanthony Secunda Priory in Gloucester is the remains of a once large and important Augustinian Priory which was founded outside the city walls in 1136. It is a scheduled monument with listed buildings and has played an important part in Gloucester’s history for over 900 years. The building scanned is a Grade I listed stone 6-bay building with 3 bay open hall with 2 tiers of windbraces to south & 3 unheated bays to the north. It is thought to have been constructed around 1450.
San Antonio Missions - AqueductUnited States of America10.26301/73pg-r549PublishedCyArk , Critigen San Antonio Missionstexas, san antonio, christianity, spanish, catholic, colonization, colonialismN/AIn the spring of 2010, CyArk collaborated with the National Park Service and Los Compadres, now known as Mission Heritage Partners, to digitally preserve San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. CyArk partnered with Critigen, a geospatial consulting company which used laser scanning and digital photography to document the missions. The 3D data was used by site managers for the continued preservation of the missions as well as the creation of interactive educational materials. The documentation was also used to inform the sites' application for inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List, to which it was successfully inscribed in 2015.Located along the San Antonio River in Texas, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park encompasses five Spanish Colonial sites: Mission Concepción, Mission Espada, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and the Espada Aqueduct. These outposts were originally built to expand and defend the Spanish frontier and spread Christianity to local Native American populations, but also acted as centers of agricultural production, weaving, iron working, and carpentry. Today, the San Antonio Missions represent the largest collection of Spanish Colonial missions in the United States.
IngapircaEcuador10.26301/74bn-0p07PublishedMinistry of Culture and Heritage of Ecuador ingapirca, inca, ecuador, qhapaq nan, qhapacN/AThe Ingapirca Archaeological Complex was documented by the Ministry of Culture of Ecuador under the leadership of Maria Patricia Ordoñez. The docuemntation effort was completed following a virtual training provided by CyArk. This project was supported by a grant through the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation and was implemented by the U.S. Embassies in Ecuador and Peru. Ingapirca is one of the most important pre-Columbian archaeological site in Ecuador. Located in the province of Cañar, the large archaeological site features a number of architectural structures including the large oval-shaped temple of the sun. Ingapirca, a Kichwa word that means 'wall or wall of the Inca', is the name given to this pre-Columbian site in the southern Andes of Ecuador, which is located at 3,160 meters above sea level.
Chunakhola - Mosque City of BagerhatBangladesh10.26301/74v4-k412PublishedCyArk Historic Mosque City of BagerhatN/AIn April 2019, CyArk traveled to the historic mosque city of Bagerhat to document three monuments at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Selected in conjunction with the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh, the field team mapped the Shait Gombuj Masjid or sixty domed mosque, the 9 domed mosque and the single domed Chunakhola mosque. The three sites were documented to provide an accurate baseline of the monuments condition that can be used to analyze the water infiltration going on at the site and plan conservation efforts.Following the field work, CyArk and ICOMOS led a workshop for representatives from the Department of Archaeology, Khulna University the United Nations Development Program and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development in Dhaka. During the workshop discussion were held around climate change impacts to Bangladesh and the need for more research on how the impacts will manifest on the heritage structures. Located at the meeting point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat was founded by the general Khan Jahan in the 15th Century and was known as Khalifatabad. Extending over 50 square kilometers, the city contains some of the most significant buildings of the initial period of Muslim architecture in Bengal. The city was home to over 300 mosques, bridges, public buildings, mausoleums, water tanks composed of baked brick. The city is notable for the high concentration of finely made religious monuments, spatial planning and lack of fortifications. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 the remaining monuments exhibit a unique architectural style known as Khan-e-Jahan. Khan Jahan is revered as a sufi saint today and the mosques are still active and remain a place of pilgrimage.
Sugar Mills of Florida - the Gamble Plantation SiteUnited States of America10.26301/75m2-df95UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries sugar, ruins, plantations, industrial, Florida Park Service, heritage, Florida, historic preservation, USFN/AThe Digital Heritage and Humanities Center at the University of South Florida (USF) Libraries, working in collaboration with archaeology researchers in the USF Department of Anthropology, used 3D laser scanning and imaging technologies to document the ruins of the sugar mill site at the Gamble Plantation, Florida. The project was undertaken as part of a technology demonstration for an archaeological field school, and data were collected to support excavation activities at the Plantation site to assist in landscape documentation and research.The Gamble Sugar Mill ruins are part of a 16 acre Florida State Park system site known as the Gamble Mansion or Gamble Plantation, located in Ellenton, Florida. The mill ruins (c. 1845) are part of a plantation landscape that include an Antebellum mansion and extant tabby cisterns and other building features. Historically, the plantation was more than 3,500 acres in size, and more than 200 slaves were used to work the property and for the processing of sugarcane at the mill site.
Statue of Sándor MáraiSlovakia10.26301/75ra-jg84PublishedAcademy Arts in Banska Bystrica , Technical University of Kosice slovakia, kosice, Kosice, sandor, sandor marai, Sandor Marai, authorN/AIn June 2021 American non-profit organization CyArk and Slovakian partner Capturing Reality partnered to provide a joint training workshop on 3D Documentation for students from the Academy Arts in Banska Bystrica and the Technical University of Kosice. The Preserving Slovakian Heritage Workshop resulted in new skills for Slovakian youth and provided an opportunity to strengthen ties between Slovakia and the United States through cultural and technical exchange. The two week long course trained students how to document historic sites using photogrammetry and process the resulting images with Capturing Reality. This project was completed in partnership with the American Spaces Slovakia and supported by a grant from the US Embassy in Bratislava. As part of the training event, students documented a statue of Sandor Marai in Kosice.The statue of Sandor Marai is located at at the corner of Masiarska and Zbrojnicna in Kosice. The monument depicts a man sits cross-legged on a chair, quietly observing his surroundings. Widely considered to be the most famous writer from Kosice, Sandor Marai wrote more than forty books in his lifetime.
Natchez National Historical Park - MelroseUnited States of America10.26301/773d-jn62PublishedCyArk , Trimble National Park Service, John WIlliams, Mississippi, civil rights, melrose, N/AIn 2014 CyArk and Trimble began the Atlantic Slave Trade Project to curate an interactive and immersive experience to complement ongoing research of slavery throughout the Atlantic region. The project seeks to further illuminate the connections between these sites and their place within the largest organized system of forced migration in history. Using the latest 3D laser scanning and reality capture technologies, CyArk scanned and modeled sites associated with the Transatlantic slave trade in an effort to better understand, conserve, and preserve these sites and the stories of enslaved peoples. CyArk and Trimble digitally documented two sites within the Natchez National Historical Park: Melrose Estate, an early 19th century Greek-revival style mansion, and William Johnson House, the mid 19th century home of a free African American man.Located on the terminus of the 444-mile Natchez Historic Parkway and at the southern end of the 2,320-mile long Mississippi River, Natchez National Historic Park preserves sites and stories of a global crossroads that people have passed through and taken root in for over 10,000 years. Throughout the 17th and 19th centuries, indigenous communities, European colonists from France, Britain, and Spain, American settlers, and enslaved peoples have shaped Natchez's landscape. The name Natchez comes from American Indians who lived in the area until the violence of western expansion and the breakdown of Natchez-French relations forced them from the area in the early 18th century. While American Indians were forced to leave the area, others found Natchez a place marked by their enslavement. Known for once having the second largest slave market in the country, the Historic Park illuminates the complexities of how the people of Natchez engaged in the global system of slavery as well as people's experiences of racial violence and enslavement.
Salvation MountainUnited States of America10.26301/7az2-3v68PublishedN/Afolk, mountain, knight, slab, salton, religious, geomaticN/ASurvey report available at https://escholarship.org/uc/item/96z5t8vc?
Following hurricane Hillary in August of 2023, The site had suffered minor damage to the painted facade, and some significant erosion on the eastern slopes behind the mountain, causing temporary closure of the access path running along the back eastern slope. Another major storm had occurred some three years before. Such storms are rare in this desert region, and can cause significant flooding and soil erosion. Staff working for the Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiative (CHEI) and AlertCalifornia at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and visiting members of the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, (PoliTo), reached out to Bob Levesque at Salvation Mountain Inc. to organize architectural site documentation. 		Salvation Mountain Inc. is A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit is working to raise money to create a foundation for the permanent care and maintenance of this important American folk art site. Get involved at https://salvationmountain.org/

Salvation Mountain is a widely acclaimed American folk art installation of national significance, built by Leonard Knight over a 30 year period from 1984 until his death in 2014. It includes an area of approximately 9.5 square kilometers, an artificial slope rising approximately 11.5 meters, creating a vista overlooking the Salton Sea (west) and Slab City (east). Atop the slope stands a large wooden cross rising another 7.5 meters above the adobe construction. On the southern side of the mountain are several interior chambers: the hogan, a Navajo term for a mud covered dwelling, consisting of 3 chambers, and the museum, a 10 meter high church-like structure which was also temporarily closed awaiting restoration work. The structures are composed of bales of straw and locally sourced clay, covered in latex paint, which is periodically reapplied. Various other framing materials are employed to shore up the walls, including pipes, telephone poles, ladders, branches, and full trees. Across this area are a number of sculptures and vehicles, painted and decorated in the same style.
Madaba - Burnt PalaceJordan10.26301/7bzx-v340PublishedAmerican University of Madaba madaba, mosaic, churchN/AIn December 2020 CyArk provided a virtual workshop on 3D digital documentation of cultural heritage to two faculty members and one student at the American University of Madaba. Following the workshop the trainees documented three sites in Madaba using terrestrial photogrammetry over four days. The Burnt Palace, so named by archaeologists who discovered a layer of ash over parts of the sixth-century structure, indicating a destruction by fire. From available remains, the palatial home to an elite family boasted two palace wings (east and west), separated by a stone-paved courtyard. Mosaics in the side wings capture in vivid fashion scenes from daily life in the region. It is located along what was originally a long Roman paved roadway, across the street from one of several contemporary Byzantine churches, the Martyrs Church.
Aam Khas BaghIndia10.26301/7csx-ne47PublishedN/APunjab, Mughal, bathhouseN/AWith support from Autodesk and in collaboration with the Archeological Survey of India and Plant Engineering & Geometric Service (PEGS), CyArk with to digitally capture a 16th century hammam -- a spa or bathhouse -- which lies at the center of the Aam Khas Bagh inn/garden complex in Punjab, India. The project utilized a combination of terrestrial LiDAR scanning technology and photogrammetry, to document the building itself and a local network of underground terracotta channels that once heated water for the site. Known today as Aam Khas Bagh, this sixteenth century Mughal garden complex was originally named for Hafiz Sultan Muhammad Rakhna of Herat, the famed shiqdar (revenue collector) of Sirhind. Aam Khas Bagh is a key monument along the historic Grand Trunk Road, the imperial highway of the Mughal era used to traverse the north of the Indian Subcontinent. The garden complex complements a small palace and contains three rectangular enclosures, including domed bastions, an artificial lake, a long water channel adorned with carved fountains, and a traditional bathhouse (the hammam). Today, the site is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India and has been listed on the World Monuments Fund Watch List since 2012.
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Room of the Elements - Palazzo Vecchio Italy10.26301/7rq9-x394PublishedN/AHistoric Centre of FlorenceFlorence, palace, elements, CHEI, UCSDN/ACHEI researchers are working towards creating a strucrural health assessment of Palazzo Vecchio, with particular focus on the Hall of the 500 (Salone dei Cinquecento), Room of the Elements (Sala degli Elementi), Room of the Lilies (Sala dei Gigli) and Hall of Geographial Maps (Stanza delle Mappe Geografiche)..
Hoarafushi Old Cemetery (HAF-HRF-1)Maldives10.26301/7tbq-c529PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Cemetery, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, a Nikon D750, and a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone for photogrammetry.The site includes a now abandoned mosque surrounded by a low coral-stone harima wall ritually demarcating it from the nearby cemetery. Locals say that it prayer stopped being performed here around 15 years ago citing that it was too dark to pray here in the evening and people were frightened to enter the cemetery at night - this despite the fact that a number of high powered flood lights were installed along the path of the cemetery. These lights are no longer turned on in the evenings. To the east of the mosque is a modern building used for the ritual washing of corpses before burial. The cemetery is overgrown and generally uncared for but still being used. Three recent burials are marked with plain mounts of sand into which two plain wooden sticks are set vertically at the ends. There are maintained walking paths connecting the gates on the north and the west sides. The gates are sturdy metal and opaque preventing any view from the outside. The gates are set within high walls. the lower potion of the wall is coral rubble to a height of 0.88m , on top of which is a cinder block extension raising to a height of 1.98m.
Monastery of GeghardArmenia10.26301/7y70-rh48PublishedCyArk , TUMO Center for Creative Technologies Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valleymonastery, kotayk, chapel, azat, echmiadzin, gregory the illuminator, ayrivankN/AIn January 2015, CyArk traveled to Armenia to facilitate a two-week training session in digital preservation for high school students at the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies. This workshop guided students through the process of site documentation at Geghard Monastery through the use of 3D laser scanning and close-range hand scanning with the Artec scanner. The students learned how to develop conservation materials, such as drawings, 3D perspective images, animations, and virtual tours. This project was made possible through donations from the Armenian-American community.The Geghard Monastery complex was first founded in the 4th Century by Gregory the Illuminator, the religious leader who is credited with converting Armenia from paganism in 301 CE. The remote site rests at the entrance of the Azat Valley in central Armenia. Surrounded by towering cliffs, the complex contains a number of churches and tombs that are partially carved directly into the rock. The principal church was built in 1215 and features numerous khackars or stone crosses. The monastery became famous because of the relics it housed. Its full name, Geghardavank, meaning the Monastery of the Spear, originates from the spear that wounded Jesus during his Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, also known as Thaddeus in Armenian.
The Twelve Months Fountain of Valentino Park Italy10.26301/7ymp-ta22PublishedN/Afountain, torino, mesi, months, fontana, turin, mobile, geomaticN/AText from : L Teppati Lose et al 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 949 012060
The methodologies deployed for the documentation of the fountain and the surrounding park respond to the typically recognized principle of multi-scale and multi-sensor data acquisition as well as to the demand of data integration. In this specific case the main training and methodological purpose was to cover, with appropriate terrestrial and aerial techniques, all the documentation scale referring to the complex architectural and garden site. The UAV photogrammetry, based both on traditional RGB and 360 degree imagery, has been applied to document the environmental context of surrounding hilly area of the park, in which secular trees are contemporarily typifying the scene and challenging the flights planning phases. This determined to plan also SLAM-based acquisitions with the mobile mapping method, which in addition to helping to detect the areas of wooded and clearings zones were fundamental for the underground environments, which accommodate the hydraulic machines. The architectural complex, designed according to two elliptical ramps surrounding the fountain enclosed by a balustrade, was surveyed by TLS (terrestrial laser scanning). Furthermore, for the admirable statuary groups, consisting of imposing statuary volumes with basements, were the object of integration between traditional LiDAR survey and photogrammetric clouds derived from very light drones' flights.		Text from : L Teppati Lose et al 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 949 012060
The "Fontana dei dodici mesi" has been realized by the engineer Carlo Ceppi and it has been inaugurated during the National Exposition of Turin of 1898, as part of the national celebration of the fifty years of the "Statuto Albertino". The fountain was a synthesis of the first Floreale and nostalgia for the rococo' (late Baroque) style. It presents a big oval pond surrounded by a decorated balustrade with twelve statues, symbols of the twelve months. The 4 statuary groups at the top of the fountain represented the 4 rivers of Piedmont: Po, Dora, Stura and Sangone. They were created, respectively, by sculptors Luigi Contratti; Edoardo Rubino; Giacomo Cometti; Cesare Biscarra; and Cesare Reduzzi (Magnaghi et al., 1995). The fountain also displayed 12 statues of young women that allegorized the months of the year and were placed on the balauster that circled the basin. It was originally set against a Moorish facade of an expositive strucure, later dismantled. It was said to be reminscient of the Fountain of Villa della Regina in Turin. E' composta di un'ampia vasca ovale, in cui precipita una spumeggiante cascata, circondata da una balaustra ornata di statue - eseguite da vari artisti (tra i quali Luigi Contratti, Edoardo Rubino e Cesare Biscarra) - che rappresentano i dodici mesi dell'anno e le quattro stagioni. Sintesi fra i primi spunti floreali e nostalgie rococo, lo stile ricorda il liberty e la strana disposizione della vasca e dovuta alla pendenza del terreno. La leggenda vuole che sia stata costruita nel luogo in cui il principe egizio Eridano cadde nel Po. Questa fontana pare fosse molto apprezzata da Edmondo De Amicis, soprattutto per la suggestiva collocazione nel Parco del Valentino. Further references: Lanzardo, D. & Poli, F. (2012). Torino la citta delle statue. Fantasmi di pietra sulla scena urbana. Turin: Edizioni del Capricorno, 159-163; Massaia, A. S. (1992). "Carlo Ceppi: un portagonitsa dell'Eclettismo a Torino" in Studi Piemontesi, XXI(2), 407-429; Magnaghi, A., Monge, M., & Re, L. (1995). Guida all'architettura moderna di Torino. Turin: Lindau; Politecnico di Torino, Dipartimento Casa Citta (1984). Beni culturali ambientali nel Comune di Torino, 1, Turin: Societa degli ingegneri e degli architetti in Torino, 352.
PompeiiItaly10.26301/88jt-yz94PublishedDIAPReM University of Ferrara Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziataroman, pompeii, campania, volcano, ash, eruption, vesuvius, N/AIn 2003, students and faculty from the Research Center for the Development of Integrated Automatic Procedures for Restoration of Monuments (DIAPReM) and the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Ferrara collaborated with the Soprintendenza Archeologica di Pompeii to execute a digital documentation of the Forum. The detailed digital documentation of the site, collected through survey, LiDAR and photogrammetry was used to create a precisely detailed model for the purposes of cultural resource management and visualization. The project was funded by the University of Ferrara and the Kacyra Family Foundation. The city made famous by its centuries long preservation in the ash of Mt. Vesuvious, Pompeii later suffered from poor conservation and management. Pompeii was CyArk's first project, and the first time that high definition laser scanning served to document a cultural heritage site.
Utheemu Gan'davaru (HAF-UTM-2)Maldives10.26301/88y7-fc79PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Utheemu Gan'davaru is the place where Mohamed Thakurufaanu and his family lived. The place is believed is around 500 years old. It is still structurally sound and beautiful to look at because of the hard work of many people over many years to maintain this place. Mainly there are three main structures in this place. That is Boduge Kolhu, Mariyaadhugekolhu, and Ashigekolhu. Othere than that there is a godown called Ban’dahage.
Palazzo Pubblico and Piazza della LibertaSan Marino10.26301/89td-rv98PublishedN/ASan Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titanounesco, mountain, medieval, italy, towerN/AA multi-modal scan was performed of the Palazzo Pubblico and the surrounding streets, including terrestrial lidar and photogrammetry, and aerial drone. The dataset includes 69 lidar scans, 1327 drone images, and 2818 terrestrial images. Exterior LiDAR scans of the Piazza were performed at night, so no rgb data is available.The Palazzo Pubblico is San Marino's town hall atop Mount Titano, and is included in the area designated a Unesco Heritage site in 2008. In 2017 a survey was undertaken by the Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiave (CHEI), then called CISA3, in partnership with the University of the Republic of San Marino. This survey covered the whole of the mountain and historic center, and special focus was given to important structures, including the three towers: The Guaira, the Cesta, and the Montale, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Parva Domus, the Piazza della Liberta, and the Bascilica di San Marino, and Chiesa di San Pietro, all of which are made available as datasets on OpenHeritage3D.
Medinet Habu - Royal Treasure 2Egypt10.26301/8cfj-wq14PublishedN/AMedinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinet_Habu_(temple) locations include: CAVECam #18 'LuxorMedinetHabuRoyalTreasure2' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. This is inside one of the two Royal Treasure Halls. The particularly brilliant colors were captured by time exposures (about 2 sec. at f/16). CAVECam #19 'LuxorMedinetHabuFirstCourt' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. This is the First Court.
Fuvahmulah Havitta (GNI-HAD-6 )Maldives10.26301/8f5j-dq84PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner.These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Mexico City Metropolitan CathedralMexico10.26301/8j7j-6m43PublishedCyArk Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilcozocalo, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico, spanish, tenochtitlan, gothicN/AIn November 2018 CyArk documented the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral in collaboration with the Directorate General of Sites and Monuments and the Secretaria de Cultura, Agenda Digital de Cultura. Citibanamex Compromiso Social supported the project. Subject to earthquake damage over the centuries of its existence, a 2017 earthquake caused further damage to the structure. Using laser scanning technology, photogrammetry, and drones, CyArk digitally capturing details of the structure today. This information will aid site managers in restoration work and preserving the cathedral, one of Mexico's most important religious and historic sites.Built on top of the capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral exemplifies the dynamic nature of a city and nation influenced by its indigenous and colonial histories. The Cathedral complex is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico and composed of four buildings: the cathedral, the sagrario or sacristy, the Capilla de las Animas, and the Ex curia building. The expansively ornate cathedral draws visitors from around the world and remains an active religious center for Mexicans today.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound South Area 2016Turkey10.26301/8kfm-b489PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Cloister of Cathedral of St. Mary of La Seu VellaSpain10.26301/8m5e-8s49PublishedCalidos cathedral, cloister, porticoN/A489 photos from Sony A7 RII + Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L lensThe Cathedral of St. Mary of La Seu Vella (150 km from Barcelona)is considered a Romanesque work, although it has elements of Gothic architecture and some Renaissance additions. The site was previously occupied by a Palaeo-Christian and Visigothic cathedral, which later, after the Islamic conquest of Spain, was rebuilt in 832 to be used as a mosque. In 1149, after the city's conquest by the Christian Ramon Berenguer IV of Barcelona and Ermengol VI of Urgell (1149), the structure was reconsecrated as "Santa Maria Antiqua" The cloister has a slightly trapezoidal floor plan with four galleries forty-eight meters long by nine wide, notable for its exceptional dimensions, which make it one of the largest cloisters in Europe, covered with ridge vaults, its construction was begun at the end of the thirteenth century by the master builder Guillem d'Enill. On west side there is the Apostles’ Gate. The name of this portal is derived from the twelve highly fragmented images of the apostles that presided over the gate. A Virgin is located in the mullion of the gate and a group of prophets and angels located on small pedestals in the archivolts completed the sculptural decoration of this noble gate, also known as the Gate of Final Judgement, as this is the subject of representation chosen for its tympanum. It became the main entrance to the cathedral complex, as the Romanesque facade of the temple had been sacrificed to the construction of the cloister.
Makam Po Teumereuhom (F12)Indonesia10.26301/8nh0-ee76PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-SKT-S-002) is an Islamic cemetery consisting of more than ten graves. It stretches north to south and faces the direction of Qibla (west). The graves are located in a building with two rooms. The western room contains 4 graves and the eastern room contains 6 graves. The floor in the eastern room is lower than that of the western room. In the western room, the graves are widely spaced and the floor between the graves is cemented. In the eastern room, the graves are very close together. Both rooms contain graves associated with the Lamrui and Aceh dynasties, with various carved paired gravestones. The stone monument (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-SKT-S-002-F-0012) is in the shape of a naturally formed cylinder. The monument stands slightly tilted at an angle on a low circular base made of stone and concrete. The base is filled with small round river stones. There is a crack in the middle. There is no decoration carved on the surface.
Masjid Tuha Indrapuri (F1)Indonesia10.26301/8q1w-d307PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-IDP-S-001) is a mosque complex. The components of the mosque that still exist are the mosque building, the minaret, the cistern for ablution, the perimeter walls consisting of several levels, well with old cistern, and graves. (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-IDP-S-001-F001) The prayer hall of the mosque is built in a traditional Acehnese style with a tiered roof supported by octagonal wooden pillars above a space left half open above low masonry walls. Nearby this main building is a minaret to the north and a cistern the east. These are all built atop a massive masonry platform of three levels, each with a surrounding wall. At the end of the north and south sides, there is a staircase structure. To the east of the north side staircase, there is an old well and cistern.as well as an old grave. The roof is supported with 36 wooden pillars: four in the center, twelve forming a middle perimeter, and twenty more arranged symmetrically outside that. The main pillars are 9.8m high supporting the top tier of the roof; the middle 6.4m supporting the second tier, and the lower roof rests upon the other 20 at a height of 2.5m. Each set of pillars is held together with roof beams. Another wooden frame holds the pillars into place at floor level. There are several ornamental carvings featuring vine and floral motifs on the wooden roof beams, particularly on the sections facing downward toward. In the southwest corner there is an Arabic inscription. The metal roof is topped with a patala". Inside the mosque
El Morro National MonumentUnited States of America10.26301/8qrh-d712PublishedCultural Heritage Imaging el morro, new mexico, nps, national park serviceN/AIn June 2015, Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI) embarked on a project in collaboration with the US National Park Service and the Center of Preservation Research of the University of Colorado, Denver to capture important inscriptions and petroglyphs at El Morro.The CHI team used photogrammetry at El Morro to gather geometric data from the Inscription Rock. Because this technique allows relatively quick and easy 3D capture of large areas, it was used to acquire extensive data for the project. One of photogrammetry's strengths for this type of project, which includes very fine details like those in inscriptions, is that it allowed the CHI team to collect fine detail where needed and less data for the surrounding areas and cliff faces, which show the larger context. The team turned to photogrammetry to capture large-scale parts of the site. The resulting measurable 3D data can be used into the future for monitoring the site for changes from environmental wear, and it also serves as high-quality data for the historical record. The historical record is critical because of the fragility of the petroglyphs and inscriptions at the site. The team also captured image data from the inscriptions with Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), which will continue to be used in the future by interpreters, Cultural Heritage Imaging was able to shed light on these mysterious inscriptions at El Morro.From a main east-west trail, dating from antiquity, rises the great sandstone promontory of El Morro. Over the centuries, those who traveled this trail stopped to camp at the shaded oasis beneath these cliffs. They left the carved evidence of their passing -- symbols, names, dates, and fragments of their stories that register the cultures and history intermingled on the rock. Explorers and travelers have known of the pool by the great rock for centuries. A valuable water source and resting place, many who passed by inscribed their names and messages in the rock next to petroglyphs left by ancient Puebloans. The ruins of a large pueblo located on top of El Morro were vacated by the time the Spaniards arrived in the late 1500s, and its inhabitants may have moved to the nearby pueblos in Zuni and Acoma. As the American West grew in population, El Morro became a break along the trail for those passing through and a destination for sightseers. As the popularity of the area increased, so did the tradition of carving inscriptions on the rock. To preserve the historical importance of the area and initiate preservation efforts on the old inscriptions, El Morro was established as a national monument by a presidential proclamation on December 8, 1906.
Mule Canyon Developed SiteUnited States of America10.26301/8qs0-en63PublishedN/Amule canyon, bears ears, utah, native american, Indigenous, ancestral puebloN/AMule Canyon Village was documented by CyArk in 2020 using terrestrial photogrammetry and LiDAR laser scanning. The data was captured to serve as a canvas for a virtual eucaitonal experience and to support site managers in their preservation for the site. Designated a National Monument in 2016, Bears Ears National Monument is home to rich cultural heritage and is sacred to many Native American tribes who continue to utilize the landscape. Located in southeast Utah, visitors to Bears Ears can see the two buttes from which the monument gets its name along with historic ancestral sites among the canyons and pinyon and juniper forests. Two of these ancestral sites, the Mule Canyon Village and House on Fire provide a unique opportunity to learn about Ancestral Pueblo people who have lived at Bears Ears in the past and the connections that their descendants continue to have with this place today.
Al Balad Tree PlazaSaudi Arabia10.26301/8rsc-c102PublishedN/AHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to MakkahAl-Balad, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, restoration, urban, cars, trees, wiring, park, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.Al-Balad is the 7th century center of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under restoration. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Balad,_Jeddah This back street in Al-Balad is typical (in 2012). Note the elaborate carved wood structures over the windows that are used to capture the sea breezes and vent the heat from the housing, although now they often sprout window-style air conditioners.
Vought 4Fu Corsair Planewreck - Midway IslandUnited States of America10.26301/8tt8-9f41PublishedUS National Park Service Submerged Resource Center planewreck, nps, midway, WWII, underwater, marine,N/APH The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft which saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A. The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft, and entered service in large numbers with the U.S. Navy in late 1944 and early 1945. It quickly became one of the most capable carrier-based fighter-bombers of World War II.[2] Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War II and its naval aviators achieved an 11:1 kill ratio.[3][4] Early problems with carrier landings and logistics led to it being eclipsed as the dominant carrier-based fighter by the Grumman F6F Hellcat, powered by the same Double Wasp engine first flown on the Corsair's initial prototype in 1940.[5] Instead, the Corsair's early deployment was to land-based squadrons of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy.[6] (source wikipedia) Midway Atoll (colloquial: Midway Islands; Hawaiian: Kauihelani, lit. 'the backbone of heaven'; Pihemanu, 'the loud din of birds')[2][3] is a 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km2) atoll in the North Pacific Ocean. Midway Atoll is an insular area of the United States and is an unorganized and unincorporated territory. The largest island is Sand Island, which has housing and an airstrip. Immediately to the east of Sand Island across the narrow Brooks Channel is Eastern Island, which is uninhabited and no longer has any facilities. Forming a rough, incomplete circle around the two main islands and creating Midway Lagoon is Spit Island, a narrow reef.(source wikipedia)
Baa Miskiyy (KFA-DFS-1 )Maldives10.26301/8vev-m427PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using Nikon D750 and Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).This mosque has had its original roof replaced with corrugated metal, but the structure below still maintains its original footprint. The mosque was used by men of the local community until 1991, after which it was turned over for use as a women’s mosque.
Lincoln MemorialUnited States of America10.26301/90yg-1054PublishedCyArk , DJS Associates national park service, national mall, washington dc, lincoln, henry bacon, president, presidency, doric, N/ACyArk collaborated with Pennsylvania-based forensics firm DJS Associates in 2013 to digitally preserve the memorial structure at its current condition. The team assisted in documenting the site through 3D laser scanning and high resolution digital photography. The conservation products developed after the documentation work, such as a the orthophotos for architectural drawings, were used to complete the Historic Structure Report (HSR) for the monument. All of this work was completed under the auspices of the National Parks Service.The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC stands as a tribute to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who carried the nation through the American Civil War and passed the abolition of slavery. Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865. While there were plans to build a memorial for the 16th President as early as 1867, Lincoln Memorial opened to the public in 1922. The memorial was created by architect Henry Bacon who modeled the building off of the Parthenon in Greece, the birthplace of democracy. The 36 Doric columns, representing the 36 states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's assassination flank the building, which is also covered with friezes and relief sculptures. The central space is dominated by the seated statue of Lincoln, carved by the Piccirilli brothers and Daniel Chester French. The north and south rooms contain inscriptions from Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address and his Gettysburg Address as well as two murals painted by Jules Guerin. The steps at the Lincoln memorial as well as the path leading up to the Reflecting Pool has been witness to monumental moments in American History including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's 'I Have a Dream' speech. The memorial aligns along an axis with the other buildings on the National Mall.
Meuse-Argonne American CemeteryFrance10.26301/91mk-xf60PublishedCyArk meuse-argonne, america, american, cemetery, abmc, france, ww1, ww2, memorial, chapelN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document eight military cemetery chapels dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. The Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery chapel and two loggias were documented in August 2016 using LiDAR laser scanning and aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. CyArk’s digital documentation allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember those who gave their lives for their country.Within the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial in France, which covers 130.5 acres, rest the largest number of our military dead in Europe, a total of 14,246. Most of those buried here lost their lives during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. The immense array of headstones rises in long regular rows upward beyond a wide central pool to the chapel that crowns the ridge. A beautiful bronze screen separates the chapel foyer from the interior, which is decorated with stained-glass windows portraying American unit insignia; behind the altar are flags of the principal Allied nations. On either side of the chapel are memorial loggias. One panel of the west loggia contains a map of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Inscribed on the remaining panels of both loggias are Tablets of the Missing with 954 names, including those from the U.S. expedition to northern Russia in 1918-1919. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.
Independence RockUnited States of America10.26301/939f-ap38PublishedN/AN/AIn 2012, the University of Colorado Denver, with the support of the National Park Service, digitally preserved Independence Rock with a Leica Scan Station 2. This project was undertaken by the National Park Service, Intermountain Region, in cooperation with CyArk and the University of Colorado Denver, Center of Preservation Research.A large granite rock in southwestern Natrona County, Wyoming, Independence Rock stands today as a landmark of great importance. In the 19th century, Independence Rock was a milestone for emigrants migrating with their wagons from the East Coast to the Western frontiers of the country along the Oregon trail, also known as the Emigrant Trail." Independence Rock may have derived its name from a band of fur trappers who celebrated the American Independence Day in 1930 at the site- but more likely
The Hall of Maps - Palazzo Vecchio Italy10.26301/97hb-zp97PublishedN/AHistoric Centre of Florenceflorence, firenze, cartine, mediciN/AThis scan was part of a number of studies performed in the Palazzo Vecchio involving the use of thermal imagery to assess structural health.Thehall of maps in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio ( Sala delle Carte Geografiche) is a 16th century construction containing one of the worlds oldest globes, along with a number of unique maps. This dataset also contains the Cancelleria (the former office of Machiavelli), the Salla degli Gigli, and Sala dell'Udienza.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound North Area 2014Turkey10.26301/97km-gt78PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Ushaiger Courtyard 2Saudi Arabia10.26301/9a4q-vf33PublishedN/AAl-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural LandscapeUshaiger, Saudi Arabia, KACST, hajj, umrah, Najd, Nejd, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. This is a shot inside the courtyard of the main mosque of Ushaiger. Ushaiger is one of the oldest towns in the Saudi region of Najd and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from Kuwait, Iraq and Iran to perform Hajj or Umrah. It was mostly abandoned 50 years ago, but is now being reconstructed and people have started to move back in. Also see http://thompsonsinsaudi.blogspot.com/2011/04/ushaiger-village.html Quoting this website: coordinates 25°20′33″N 45°11′0″E. ... 200 kms each way of easy highway from Riyadh. As part of a training exercise for a group of scientists and engineers from KACST in Riyadh, Tom DeFanti and Andrew Prudomme went with the group to shoot these CAVEcams and also attempt some structure from motion (SfM) image capture. Thanks to Saleh Al-Harti, Mohammed Alfarhan, Azzam Asuhaibani, and Badr Altasan of KACST who got us to this amazing museum, and helped us photograph this reconstructed town.
Kuda Miskiiy - Gaafaru (KFA-GFR-3)Maldives10.26301/9cpm-7h71PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry.The sole remaining coral stone mosque on the island. This small mosque currently serves as the island’s only mosque for women. While documenting this structure a date of 1269 AH (1853 CE) was discovered, inscribed into one of its beams. Parts of the earlier structure were renovated in 2002. The coconut thatch roof has been replaced with corrugated metal.
Flanders Field American CemeteryBelgium10.26301/9d0a-as76PublishedCyArk world war I, soldiers, battle, memorialN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document eight military cemetery chapels dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. CyArk digitally documented the Flanders Field American Cemetery using techniques in laser scanning, photogrammetry, and aerial drone photography. CyArk's digital reconstruction of the Flanders Field Cemetery chapel and its surrounding landscape allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember the people who gave their lives for their country and the Allied cause on Belgium soil.Established in 1921 in the northwest region of Belgium, Flanders Field American Cemetery's name was inspired by a poem written by World War I veteran's poem. The second stanza of "In Flanders Fields" reads: "We are the Dead. Short days ago. We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow. Loved and were loved, and now we lie. In Flanders fields." Constructed in 1930, the cemetery's white limestone Chapel sits in the center the lush grass site surrounded by 368 plots. The white cross headstones mark the graves of American soldiers from the 91st, 37th, 27th, and 30th AEF Divisions who lost their lives in nearby battles. World War I resulted in the largest loss of life the world had experienced to date, and the cemetery and chapel reflect a cultural shift to memorialize the lives of each individual soldier following the war. Prominent French-born American architect and World War I veteran, Paul P. Cret designed the site's chapel. The cemetery and chapel survived the ravages of another world war just a decade after its construction, remaining an enduring reminder of the relationship between the United States and Belgium and the sacrifices people of both nations made together on the battlefields.
California Tower and Museum of Us - Balboa Park United States of America10.26301/9k1y-3633PublishedN/Acalifornia, san diego, park, museumN/AQuick scans of Balboa park entry plaza, entryway to the Museum of US, and interior of the California Tower. Drone photogrammetry Constructed as part of two expositions in 1911 and 1935, San Diego's Balboa park is home to a number of world class museums and features a wide array of Spanish colonial revival architecture.
JaulianPakistan10.26301/9q3d-b036PublishedLahore University of Management Sciences Taxilabuddhist, monastery, taxila, kushan, stupa, archaeology, N/ADigital Heritage Trails Project- Photogrametry using a DJI Mavic 3 enterprise with RTK position fixing enabled. Photos were were captured using a 20 MP 4/3 CMOS sensor in RAW (.DNG) format. Objectives were to produce a high resoltion 3D model of the site.Jaulian was constructed between the 2nd and 4th centuries in the early days of Buddhist expansion out of the Indian subcontinent in the Ancient state of Gandhara. Centered around the confluence of the Kabul and Swat rivers in Modern day Pakistan and Afghanistan, the region attained its greatest florescence during the Kushan Kushan between the 1st and 4th centuries CE. Jaulian is part of the Taxila archeological site, home to the ruins of a once thriving ancient city and center of learning in Gandhara. It was along the trade routes of Taxila Valley that buddhism is believed to have spread. The Buddhist monastery and associated stupas of the Jualian archaeological complex shed light on the early evolution and spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road. The complex of Jaulian consists of the main stupa and twenty-seven subsidiary stupas located around the main stupa and two adjacent courts. An additional fifty-nine chapels are located around the courts and feature scenes from the Buddha's life. Several structures related to monastic life, including monk quarters, assembly hall, kitchen, and store room complete the complex. With access to land routes to the Parthian (Persian) Empire in the West, seaports along India's West coast, and the Central Asian corridor of the Silk Road, Gandhara was well situated to benefit from commercial activity. The Kushan Empire fostered commerce through cultural inclusion, borrowing characteristics of their Hellenistic, Persian, and Indian influenced subjects , which allowed them to more easily engage in trade with their neighbors. This cultural fluidity is also visible in the blend of architectural features on the stupas at Jaulian, which show Greek, Persian, and Roman characteristics within the Buddhist complex.
Lourdes GrottoFrance10.26301/9qbf-bq75PublishedN/Apilgrimage, Pyrenees, GothicN/AEarly in 2013, the Sanctuary of Lourdes Grotto sustained severe damage from flooding. In collaboration with Organization & Networks (ON) and Christofori Und Partner, CyArk digitally documented and reconstructed the Lourdes Grotto using a Leica C10 and Leica HDS6000. The 3D model that this technology generated helped ensure that the architectural integrity and detail remains in the archival record. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto is a highly revered Catholic pilgrimage site, visited by roughly 6 million pilgrims each year. Located in the small market town of Lourdes in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains, Lourdes Grotto is famous for the Marian apparitions witnessed by several individuals, beginning with Bernadette Soubirous in 1858.
Wat Yan Ang Thong (MAHS-THA-AYA-PKH-BAY-S-001)Thailand10.26301/9sz5-sj52PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey ancient sites,historic sites,religious buildings,religious structures,sacred sites,sacred spaceN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, Thailand and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone.This historic Wat is located strategically on the banks of the Noi River in Ban Yai Subdistrict, Phak Hai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Wat Yan Ang Thong (MAHS-THA-AYA-PKH-BAY-S-001) was formerly known as Wat Chulalok, was established in 1824 and constructed during the reign of King Rama III. It received royal title (Wisungkhamsima) in 1827. The Ubosot is located on the east of the complex and is marked by eight boundary stones (sema). The Vihara is situated at the opposite end of the axis and features a cruciform plan with an ornamented roof consisting of a multi-tiered tower (prang). Symmetrically situated between each wing, there are stupas (chedi). This Buddhist temple complex is enclosed by walls, within which stand two main buildings: the Ubosot (ordination hall) and the Vihara (Buddha image hall). The Ubosot is situated on the east side of the complex, marked by eight boundary stones. On the opposite end of the axis, the Vihara showcases a cruciform plan with an ornate Prang roof and multi-tiered structures. Stupas (Chedi) are symmetrically positioned between each wing outside of the Vihara. The southern quarter of the temple is reserved as monk residences. It consists of the Kutis, or the monk's monastery, a sermon hall, and a bell tower. Most of the buildings were constructed in traditional Thai styles. According to the current management, Kutis have double functions. Kuti Wang Na in the front and Kuti Wang Lang in the back also serve as museums for public display and education. The exhibitions include collections of antiques and art objects.
Makam Cot Bada Baroeh 1Indonesia10.26301/9t2g-8z25PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PSN-S-004) is a cemetery with several older graves and some new graves. The older graves are marked with gravestones in the form of standing slabs carved from stone. Many round stones (sakrah) have also been placed on the ground as grave markers.
956 - 998 Valencia St and 21st st. - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/9tmb-xh27PublishedBrian Tolle , Susanna Douglas , Joseph McGovern BLM, San Francisco, muralsN/AThe documentation of this site was part of the Map the Moment project, intended to capture spontaneous and temporary changes to the public streetscape. This data was collected by Brian Tolle, Susanna Douglas, and Joseph McGovern and was processed by Pavel Matoušek. The team used a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 to scan this site.We wanted to document a full block of plywood murals, and chose this block for the mural’s relatively diverse points of view. Since businesses had been forced to temporarily close because of the CoViD-19 pandemic, their plywood-covered windows became canvases for artists, as well as protesters in the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Makam Jeurat ManyangIndonesia10.26301/a2qs-7813PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-LBT-S-001) is an Islamic cemetery complex filled with 24 historic carved gravestones. The graves are placed in a row on a mound of earth that is raised about 1 meter above the surrounding ground level. The graves are placed longitudinally west-east with an orientation facing west (toward the Qibla) and are marked with gravestones of various shapes and sizes. Most of the gravestones are pairs of standing slabs carved from sandstone; many are ornamented with floral and geometric motifs and inscriptions in Arabic script.
Koila Ghata Baptist ChurchBangladesh10.26301/a3cv-2n03PublishedFaculty of Arts and Humanities Jahangirnagar University , Architecture Discipline Khulna University Koila Ghata Baptist Church, Rupsha, koilaghata, koylaghat, Baptist church, Khulna church, BangladeshN/AThe Koila Ghata Baptist Church was documented by students and faculty from Jahangirnagar University, Khulna University as well as staff from CyArk as part of the RED (Rapid Emergency Documentation) program. The building was documented with both terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry and terrestrial LiDAR.Koila Ghata Baptist Church also known as Rupsha Baptist Church is the oldest church in Khulna city, located at Rupsha Stand Road. It was established in 1821 (local belief) for the British residents in this area. This 200-year-old church has been partially performing till today. The church represents the symbol of religious harmony and is still being used for cultural gatherings and ceremonies by the neighbouring communities.
Plaza of the Three Cultures - TlatelolcoMexico10.26301/a4wg-pm35PublishedCyArk tlatelolco, mexico, mexico city, plaza, mexica, aztec, recorrido, tapestryN/AWith support from the U.S. Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, CyArk traveled to Tlatelolco to provide training to local professionals and digitally document several historic buildings within the Tlatelolco neighborhood. Project partners produced an educational tour and high-resolution data to support conservation of these important resources. Trained workshop participants worked with CyArk to document six buildings in Tlatelolco that were damaged from the September 2017 earthquake using photogrammetry and laser scanning. Documentation was completed on the Church of Santiago Tlatelolco, The ex-convento of Tlatelolco, the Plaza of Three Cultures, select portions of the Tlatelolco archaeological site, the Chihuaha building and portions of the Centro Cultural universitario Tlatelolco. This project was made possible with support from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and completed in partnership with the Centro Cultural Universitario at UNAM, the Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores, and the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia.Located just North of the historic center of Mexico city, Tlatelolco is the location of many important events in Mexico's history and serves as a touchstone for remembering past tragedies and losses while also showing the resilience and innovation exemplified in this neighborhood.
Funadhoo Mosque ( GNI-FUD-1 )Maldives10.26301/a6s9-pz65PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry.The Funaado Mosque on Fuvamulah is abandoned, and its roof has collapsed. The surrounding complex contains a well, a shrine (ziyaarat), and small cemetery that is, however, still in active use. This mosque is believed was built by Funaado Adhuru Dhon Muhammadhu kaleygefaanu. The original mosque was most similar to the Kedeyrey miskiy but it has been destroyed and renovated. Earlier there used to be a Veranda at the south of the mosque as well. However it has been destroyed in the latest renovation.
La VernaItaly10.26301/a80z-ax56PublishedCyArk la verna, assisi, italy, church, N/AIn September 2014 CyArk staff traveled to Italy to document the catholic sanctuary of La Verna with LiDAR laser scanning. The project also included a training workshop with thirty american students who were in Florence on a study abroad program.The Sanctuary of la Verna is a monastic complex perched on the limestone cliffs of Monte Penna within the Appenine Mountains in the Italian province of Arezzo. The buildings are reached after a steep ascent, and found between sloping ridges in the thick of a monumental forest. It is a destination for pilgrims who wish to see where St. Francis of Assisi received the stigmata. Interlocking religious buildings have grown up around the original church making La Verna the most important place of devotion for Franciscans.
Shyamsunder Nabaratna MandirBangladesh10.26301/a89a-6z54PublishedFaculty of Arts and Humanities Jahangirnagar University , Architecture Discipline Khulna University N/AThe Shyamsunder Nabaratna Mandir was documented by students and faculty from Jahangirnagar University and Khulna University as part of the RED (Rapid Emergency Documentation) Program. The building was documented with both terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry.Shyamsunder Nabaratna Mandir' also known as ‘Sonabaria Math’ is located at Sonabaria, Kalaroa, Satkhira. It is a Hindu temple built by Hariram Das (Durgapriya Das) in 1767 AD. Navaratna (nine gems) temple is a typology of Hindu temples. Navaratna (nine gems) temple is a typology of Hindu temples. This type of temple consists of three distinct levels and a unique architectural pattern. Shyamsundar Temple is one of the surviving navaratna temples of the country, and is famous for its brilliant architectural style and terracotta decorations.
Ushaiger Mosque RooftopSaudi Arabia10.26301/a8y8-k745PublishedN/AAl-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural LandscapeUshaiger, Saudi Arabia, KACST, hajj, umrah, Najd, Nejd, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.This is a shot from the roof of main mosque of Ushaiger along the roof and down into the courtyard. Ushaiger is one of the oldest towns in the Saudi region of Najd and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from Kuwait, Iraq and Iran to perform Hajj or Umrah. It was mostly abandoned 50 years ago, but is now being reconstructed and people have started to move back in. Also see http://thompsonsinsaudi.blogspot.com/2011/04/ushaiger-village.html Quoting this website: coordinates 25°20′33″N 45°11′0″E. ... 200 kms each way of easy highway from Riyadh. As part of a training exercise for a group of scientists and engineers from KACST in Riyadh, Tom DeFanti and Andrew Prudomme went with the group to shoot these CAVEcams and also attempt some structure from motion (SfM) image capture. Thanks to Saleh Al-Harti, Mohammed Alfarhan, Azzam Asuhaibani, and Badr Altasan of KACST who got us to this amazing museum, and helped us photograph this reconstructed town.
Maaloodhuge - Baarah (HAF-BRH-3)Maldives10.26301/akm7-ma43PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Islamic, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.This structure was formerly used as a Mawloodhu-Ge, as recital hall for deovotional readings of texts to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. After new forms of islamic reformism became popular in the Maldives in the 1980s, these practices were abandoned. The Mawloodhu-Ge was built on the site where Mohamed Thakurufaanu and his two brothers stayed while working on their famous boat named Kalhuoh Fummi.
Santuario di Santa Maria Regina di Anglona - TursiItaly10.26301/am9e-2637PublishedN/Achurch, tursiN/ALow quality scans of the exterior, and full scans of the interiorLargely constructed in the 12th century, as an expansion to a small 8th century segment.
Teotihuacán - Pyramid of QuetzalcoatlMexico10.26301/anvt-a528PublishedCyArk , Leica Geosystems Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacanteotihuacan, mexica, texcoco, valley of mexico, pre-Columbia, mesoamericaN/AIn December 2009, a small team from CyArk and Leica Geosystems traveled to Teotihuacán, Mexico to collaborate with Mexico's INAH and the World Monuments Fund to digitally preserve the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl also known as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. The team utilized laser scanning and digital photography to document the temple in support of conservation work on site.Located 32 kilometers (20 miles) northeast of Mexico City, Teotihuacán, dating from 100 BCE to 750 CE, is one of the largest Mesoamerican sites and features expansive urban causeways and massive pyramids. The name Teotihuacán translates to 'the city of the gods' in the Nahuatl language of the Aztec people, who conquered the area over 700 years after the collapse of the Teotihuacán culture. Teotihuacán was laid out on a grid and functioned as a city with a densely-populated and fully-urbanized central zone that was carefully planned by its founders. Teotihuacán's greatest period of fluorescence coincided with the construction of the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl around 200-225. At its peak, the city is believed to have supported a population exceeding 125,000 people making it the largest pre-Columbian settlement in the Americas.
Sugar Mills of Florida - the Dummett Sugar Mill RuinUnited States of America10.26301/armv-kz44UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries sugar, ruins, plantations, industrial, Florida Park Service, heritage, Florida, historic preservation, USFN/AA spatial documentation survey was conducted at the Dummett Sugar Mill Ruins in Volusia County, FL., in April 2009. At this time, the mill and its site plan region, were digitally recorded using TLS survey techniques. From these data, a 3D model of the site and registered laser scan data was archived with the idea that these data would stand as a snap shot of current conditions at the site, and could prove useful to conservators, engineers, and architects at a later date. Following the survey a wall collapsed at the ruins and the site data along with a comparative survey was used for engineering and restoration work.The Dummett Sugar Mill in Volusia County, Florida, consists of ruins that are associated with the circa 1825 sugar factory with rum distillery that was part of an operation owned by Thomas Dummett. Using a boiler that Dummett purchased from Barbados, the mill is thought to have been the first steam-operated mill in the region. The ruins today are managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection/Florida Park Service, and consist of the foundation, northern wall of the structure, two chimneys, portions of the kettle structure, and water supply features. The mill was constructed from coquina and brick, with the bricks used to line the heating areas of the mill. The north wall contains masonry arches as an architectural support mechanism for stress-relief on the structure.
Fontana delle Piazza Santa Maria - RomeItaly10.26301/as7e-1y57PublishedDominique Rissolo Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Murafontana, fountain, RomeN/A Attenni, Martina & Griffo, Marika & Inglese, Carlo & Ippolito, Alfonso & Lo, Eric & Rissolo, Dominique. (2021). Flexibility of Dense 3D Data Capture: Rapid Documentation of Monumental Fountains in Rome. Studies in Digital Heritage. 5. 62-74. 10.14434/sdh.v5i1.31442. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/sdh.v5i1.31442The Fountain in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is a fountain located in the square in front of the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome, Italy. It is believed to be the oldest fountain in Rome, dating back, according to some sources, to the 8th century. The present fountain is the work of Donato Bramante, with later additions by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Carlo Fontana
Kandang (F2)Indonesia10.26301/asw2-9420PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-BTR-S-001) was formerly part of the palace grounds of the Aceh sultanate. Its was largely destroyed by an invading Dutch force in 1874. Four stone structures, however, remain standing to this day: The Gunongan, Kandang, Patarana Stone, and Pinto Khob. The Gunongan, Kandang, and Patarana Stone are all in very close proximity to one another, while the Pintu Khob is a little further away to the northeast, now separated from the site of the other three by a modern street. In the 17th century, however, all four structures were part of a landscaped area of the palace with a stream (Krueng Daroy) running through it. But the condition of the landscape has undergone many changes since then and is now incorporated into the modern construction of the city of Banda Aceh. The building (MAHS-IND-ACH-BNA-S-001-F-0002) is a roughly square enclosure of thick, ornamented masonry walls measuring 21.65 meters in length, 21.5 meters wide, 3.4 meters high, and about 1.1 meter thick. The base of the outer wall, is decorated with (pucok reubong) motifs at each corner and under the pillar ornaments. Engaged columns extend from the foot to the top of the wall, ornamented with floral vine motifs (tumpal).The wall widens at the top to support 12 floral bud ornamental antefixes. At the top center of the east, north, and west sides there is an antefix which is wide in shape with curves decorated with floral vines. The access to the inside is only from the gate on the south side. A 2.4 meter wide gate is connected by stairs going up to the inside. The ground level on the inside is about 1.37 meters higher than the ground level on the outside. The inside is an open area. In the middle, it has a square platform with sides 11 meters wide built on a stone and brick foundations. In the middle filling with leveled soil. Between the walls and the platform, there is a circular corridor with brickwork flooring.
Timurid Pavilion10.26301/axqd-fm85UpcomingN/AN/A
Corbelled Houses of Karoo - CarnarvonSouth Africa10.26301/axyh-ft88PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
Mesa Verde National Park- Balcony HouseUnited States of America10.26301/az9d-mx47PublishedN/AMesa Verde National Parkancestral puebloan, cliff dwelling, native american, adobe, colorado, puebloanN/ACyArk documented Balcony House at Mesa Verde National Park over two days in February 2017 using LiDAR and terrestrial photogrammetry. The two technologies were combined to generate a textured 3D model of the site which was then sliced to generate drawings. CyArk was able to document the site in a short amount of time and undertook this expedition as research and development to understand the resolution possible given a limited amount of time. A final report as well as all of the architectural drawings were provided to the park at the completion of the project.Mesa Verde National Park's archaeological sites spans over 700 years of Native American history from 600 - 1300 CE. The renowned cliff dwellings, the height of the Puebloans' architecture, include more than 600 alcove sites. Balcony House overlooks Soda Canyon, about 700 feet above the narrow and rugged canyon. The canyon provided a number of important resources used in the everyday lives of the Ancestral Puebloan people. The site contains numerous buildings comprised of 40 rooms, and gets its name from its well preserved balcony. Balconies were common in the cliff dwellings, although only a few have survived to this day. There were not only access points into the second story of the buildings but also spaces used for work or drying food. A common feature in ancestral pueblo sites are kivas, also found at the Balcony house. These were circular subterranean structures that were used for both religious rituals and political meetings. While larger kivas were likely the social center for the whole community, smaller ones were the ritual and social center for specific families.
Tule Lake National MonumentUnited States of America10.26301/b66h-p364PublishedCyArk , CU Denver , Josh Partee incarceration, incarceration sites, japanese american, confinement, camp, ww2N/ACyArk was awarded a grant by the National Park Service's Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program to create 3D digital recreations of sites associated with the US government's World War II incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans who lived along the West Coast. Tule Lake is one of three sites of Japanese American incarceration that CyArk documented in 2011. The few structures that remain at the sites serve as reminders of democracy's fragility in times of conflict. To further illuminate this history, CyArk used laser scanning and photogrammetry to document the site's buildings and topographical features, processing the data in combination with historical records to create a 3D digital reconstruction of what the site was like during World War II. CyArk's digital reconstruction of Tule Lake provides a unique opportunity for people to connect with this difficult history and ensure that it is never forgotten.Tule Lake is one of ten World War II camps where the US government confined Japanese Americans, the majority of whom were US citizens. Of the ten camps, Tule Lake's legacy remains particularly controversial. In 1943 the US government turned the Tule Lake camp into a "Segregation Center" where they incarcerated Japanese Americans who they deemed "disloyal" based on an ill-conceived questionnaire. People incarcerated at the Tule Lake Segregation Center ended up there for a variety of complex reasons, many having nothing to do with their loyalty to the United States. Commenting on the questionnaire answers that landed people in the "Segregation Center," a government official stated, "We can recognize that the answers wrung from them under the strains and perplexities with which they were faced is no more an indication of disloyalty than medieval trials by torture were an evidence of witchcraft."
C. A. Belden House 2004 Gough St. - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/b7wr-zt40PublishedBrian Tolle , Susanna Douglas , Joseph McGovern BLM, San Francisco, public artN/AThe documentation of this site was part of the Map the Moment project, intending to capture spontaneous and temporary changes to the public streetscape. In this case, the sidewalk became a canvas where messages of peace and justice were written in chalk. This data was collected by Brian Tolle, Susanna Douglas, and Joseph McGovern and was processed by Dr. Gildas Sidobre. The team used a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 to scan this site.Many businesses had been forced to temporarily close because of the CoViD-19 pandemic, and covered their windows with plywood, many of which were painted with murals. Similarly, streets and sidewalks became canvases for artists, as well as protesters in the Black Lives Matter Movement. This site was chosen because on June 11th, 2020 racist accusations against a resident of the property while he was stenciling 'Black Lives Matter' in chalk, were captured on video and posted to Twitter. Reference: Serrano, Alejandro. 'SF man who stenciled 'Black Lives Matter' on home speaks out after video goes viral,' San Francisco Chronicle, June 15, 2020.
Trypillian Culture Artifacts at the National Museum of the History of UkraineUkraine10.26301/b8zn-9a17PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , National Museum of the History of Ukraine Ukraine, Eneolithic, Trypillia, artN/AArchaeological objects at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesTrypillian culture is a unique phenomenon of European prehistory, marked by the notwithstanding settlements with thousands of inhabitants (sometimes called photocopies), remarkable pottery and artistic expressions (figurines and clay models, decorations, etc.), and developed agricultural practices. A huge collection of these cultural artifacts represents its unique values in almost every Ukrainian archaeological museum. However, the collection from the National Museum of the History of Ukraine is one of the oldest and richest of that kind. For more details please review the manifest.
Kuda Ziyaarat (KFA-HMF-1 )Maldives10.26301/bb7q-rn71PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry.).This cemetery site formerly included a coral stone mosque, which was razed after the construction of a large new mosque next door. The largest standing structure on site is the Kuda Ziyaarat (mausoleum shrine) making the burial of Hasan Badr al-Din - an Arab migrant who had served as a judge (qadi) on the island, as well as a sundial, and over 200 carved coral gravestones.
Dhonbandaara Miskiiy - Hura (KFA-HRA-1 )Maldives10.26301/bezr-xd16PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).The island of Huraa in Kaafu Atoll was home to Sultan Ghazi Hasan Izz al-Din, whose commissioned the construction of a mosque on this site in 1753. While the original structure on this site has been since been replaced, the Dhonbandaara Miskiiy compound includes a large number of older coral gravestones, bisthaan (burial enclosures), and a ziyaarat (mausoleum shrine).
Great Mosque - Kilwa KisiwaniTanzania10.26301/bfzm-v295PublishedCyArk Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnaratanzania, kilwa, swahili, east africaN/AIn 2018, CyArk digitally documented three monuments at Kilwa Kisiwani, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania as part of the Heritage on the Edge program. CyArk utilized aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry as well as LiDAR or laser scanning to document the monuments. CyArk also hosted a one day workshop with ICOMOS and local heritage managers to train site stewards in digital documentation techniques and practices. The documented structures include the Gereza, Malindi Mosque, and the Great Mosque. Site manager will utilize the resulting documentation to better understand the impacts of climate change on the heritage site which is particularly at risk due to its close proximity to the coastline. Kilwa Kisiwani was inscribed into the World Heritage List (with Songo Mnara) in 1981 as an exceptional testimony to the expansion of the Swahili coastal culture, the spread of Islam in East Africa and the extraordinarily extensive and prosperous Indian Ocean trade from the medieval period up to the modern era. The Great Mosque of Kilwa is the oldest standing mosque on the East African coast.
Heart of Neolithic Orkney - Skara BraeScotland10.26301/bg71-j789PublishedCyArk , School of Simulation and Visualisation Heart of Neolithic Orkneycairn, stone circle, archaeology, prehistory, chambered tomb, N/AIn 2010, Historic Environment Scotland partnered with CyArk and the School of Simulation and Visualisation to document five of Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in five years. These sites include the Antonine Wall, St. Kilda, Edinburgh, New Lanark and Neolithic Orkney. Neolithic Orkney is a grouping of neolithic monuments in the Orkney archipelago on the Northeast coast of Scotland that provide a rare glimpse into prehistoric life in Northern Europe. Documentation efforts at Neolithic Orkney focused on several key archaeological sites including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe and the Stones of Stenness. In August 2010, the project partners used LiDAR, or laser scanning, to record the present condition of the structures as well as the surrounding context for use in monitoring and to support the ongoing management of the sites. Some 5,000 years ago, the prehistoric people of the Orkney Islands began building extraordinary monuments out of stone. Each of the four Heart of Neolithic Orkney sites is a masterpiece of Neolithic design and construction in itself. But together they represent one of the richest surviving Neolithic landscapes in Western Europe. The series of important domestic and ritual monuments gives us incredible insights into the society, skills and spiritual beliefs of the people who built the monuments. Skara Brae is a domestic settlement whose stone walls, passageways and stone furnishings - including beds and 'dressers' - survive to the present day.
Bascilica of Santa Croce in FlorenceItaly10.26301/bhkm-1y77RestrictedN/AFirenze, churchN/Afrom Wikipedia: The Basilica di Santa Croce (Italian for 'Basilica of the Holy Cross') is a minor basilica and the principal Franciscan church of Florence, Italy. It is situated on the Piazza di Santa Croce, about 800 metres southeast of the Duomo, on what was once marshland beyond the city walls. Being the burial place of some of the most notable Italians, such as Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, the poet Foscolo, the philosopher Gentile and the composer Rossini, it is also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories (Tempio dell'Itale Glorie). Florence As It Was has multiple aims within its broad goal of recreating selected structures in the city as they appeared in the year 1500. The pointclouds and photogrammetric models we build certainly serve their purposes as visual portals into the past, but the translations of early modern descriptions, transcriptions of contemporary documents, and the creation of a database of people, places, and things weaves these images into layers of information that help us interpret what we see. Intended as a study tool (as opposed to a substitution for the real thing), this project provides users with a combination of the type of original source materials that historians of art and architecture in particular typically use when crafting scholarly works. Its multi-variances routinely force us to make choices and adhere to a list of priorities as we go. We have progressed deliberately and with an eye toward posting the most original portions of our work first, and then filling in the gaps later on. We have concentrated much of our attention on the physically and politically challenging work of securing permissions, traveling to Florence, and then using state-of-the-art technology to scan the most important structures in the city before editing and modeling those scans so that they reflect accurately the dimensions and color patterns of those buildings.
IESSO Archaeological ParkSpain10.26301/bnx3-n887PublishedCalidos remains, roman, archaeology, bathsN/A633 photos from DJI Phantom 4 Pro + 1387 photos from GoPro9 + 1324 photos from Sony A7 RII + Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L lensIesso, located in the present-day town of Guissona, is one of the few Roman cities in Catalonia on which the present-day city has not been completely superimposed. This gives it considerable archaeological potential. In addition, it is one of the most well-documented examples of urban activity that unfolded in Catalonia in 100 BC: a crucial historical moment in which the urban network inherited by our current cities, began to be constructed. Ancient Iesso was an important inland capital of the empire. About 20,000 people lived there and it occupied twice as much ground as Barcino. In Roman hands, the city experienced 700 years of prosperity, based on agriculture and intense commercial activity. The original town was surrounded by walls and the streets arranged around two axes, the cardo maximus, on a north-south orientation, and the decumanus maximus, running from east to west, following the usual urban plan of Roman cities. The constructive and commercial activity of Iesso continued up to the Visigothic period (6th century), even though the period that followed the dissolution of the Roman Empire in Guissona was a historic moment of unknown force. Nowadays, the Archaeological Park of IESSO offers the perfect example in which to discover the development and the transformation of the Roman city over time. Notable are the large public baths, with an advanced system for the circulation of water, the remains of a facility to produce wine and a large manorial house organised around a central courtyard.
Junipero Serra CenotaphUnited States of America10.26301/bpy9-hd05PublishedCyArk cenotaph, junipero serra, missions, carmel, californiaN/AThe Fr. Juniperó Serra cenotaph was documented by CyArk in 2015 with LiDAR laser scanning. The Fr. Juniperó Serra cenotaph by sculptor Jo Mora was completed in 1924 at the Carmel Mission. The centaph consists of an empty sarcophagus carved from locally quarried travertine marble with bas-relief panels. A life-size bronze sculpture of Serra lies atop the monument, his bare feet resting on a grizzly bear. Three additional life-size bronze sculptures by Mora adorn it: Fr. Juan Crespí, who predeceased Serra, stands at the head, praying over him, as if to welcome him into Heaven. Kneeling at Serra's feet are Fr. Fermin Lasuen, who succeeded Serra as the president of the missions of Baja and Alta California; and Fr. Julian Lopez, a friar at the Carmel Mission.
Neusu Aceh Cemetery 3Indonesia10.26301/bsj9-3880PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-BTR-S-012) is an Islamic cemetery complex containing at least 12 historic graves marked by traditional Batu Aceh gravestones standing on a mound. The graves are in a row extending east-west, with each grave oriented north-south so that it faces the Qibla (west). The site continues to be used as family cemetery and also contains at least 5 modern graves which use cement grave markers.
Auto TreeUnited States of America10.26301/c2ys-a430PublishedCyArk big basin, california, state park, wildfire, redwoodN/AIn the fall of 2020, wildfires raged across California. The CZU Lightning Complex Fire significantly impacted the park, including the historic headquarters as well as many iconic old growth trees. In the spring of 2021, CyArk digitally documented the impact of the fire on the iconic trees and the headquarters area utilizing LiDAR, photogrammetry, and survey technology. The data was used to create a series of Google Arts and Culture exhibits about the impact of the fire, resilience of the Redwoods, and the history of the park. Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest park in California. It is home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwood trees, some predating the Roman Empire. The park's iconic old growth redwood trees that tower hundreds of feet above the forest floor have witnessed centuries of transformation including significant fires and weather events. In the fall of 2020, wildfires raged across California. The CZU Lightning Complex Fire significantly impacted the park, including the historic headquarters as well as many iconic old growth trees. In the spring of 2021, CyArk digitally documented the impact of the fire on the iconic trees and the headquarters area.
Anhenunge' Miskiyy (KFA-KSD-5)Maldives10.26301/cb63-bs37PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Former concrete mosque of uncertain, but modern date. During the Presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (1978-2008) the building was used for women to take fardhu or tarawih prayer on Ramadan. According to Husheedh Rashadh, a local resident, the mosque was maintained by the local council at that time. The building is no longer in use but survives in fair condition. The building lies within a small compound defined by an older coral rubble wall (KFA-KSD-5-S1). The compound appears to now be used for cultivating plants.
Square Tower House - Mesa Verde National ParkUnited States of America10.26301/cbtd-5b18PublishedCyArk , Texas Tech University , University of California at Berkeley , INSIGHT Mesa Verde National Parkmesa verde, pueblo, cliff dwelling, ancestral puebloan, nps, national parkN/AIn June 2005 Texas Tech University, the University of California at Berkeley, CyArk, and INSIGHT Digital undertook a research project in collaboration with the National Park Service to better understand how digital documentation could assist conservation activities at Mesa Verde National Park. Several archaeological sites at the park were documented as well as several artifacts housed in the site museum to demonstrate the advantages and capabilities of high definition survey and documentation. The project was funded by the Kacyra Family Foundation.The Square Tower House is one of the stops on the Mesa Top Loop Road driving tour and the tower is the tallest structure in Mesa Verde National Park. In 1906 52,073 acres (81 sq mi) of a mesa top and its canyons were designated the Mesa Verde National Park. In 1976 the site became a designated wilderness preserve, and in 1978 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park was formed to protect and preserve the more than 700 years of Native American history located within its boundaries which are represented by over 4,000 archaeological sites. These Native Americans, known as the Anasazi by the Navajo and the Ancestral Puebloans to the National Park Service, are most famous for their cliff dwellings.
Benteng Kuta Po DanietIndonesia10.26301/ccsw-rv09PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.Some ruins at this site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-005) are still recognizable are the walls of circular stone structures and fortified walls. Around those ruins are many scattered stone that may have originally been part of structures on this site
Sivu'oviUnited States of America10.26301/cgtd-6v75UpcomingN/AArizona, desert, Basketmaker IIN/AIn 2011, the National Park Service and CyArk collaborated to digitally preserve Sivu'ovi, Petrified Forest National Park. The main goals of the project were to document the Sivu'ovi sites and the surrounding landscape and to create a base digital record of Sivu'ovi for use in archaeological research, conservation, education, and tourism. Many of the sites are situated on the edge of the bluff, which creates serious erosion problems. Theft of petrified wood is also a major concern, and nearly 14 tons of the fossil wood disappear from the forest each year. The documentation process included digital photography, terrestrial laser scanning, traditional survey, and HDR panoramic photography. The Arizona Petrified Forest National Park contains one of the world’s largest concentrations of petrified wood, historic structures, archaeological sites and fossils. Scattered throughout the park are traces of nearly 13,000 years of human history and culture. Located in the southern portion of the Petrified Forest National Park, Sivu'ovi is an extensive site containing the remains of a large Basketmaker II period pit house village and several small Pueblo period rubble mounds.
Rock Art Sites of Somaliland - Dhagah KurehSomaliland10.26301/ck42-e122PublishedCyArk somalia, somaliland, hargesia, laas geel, cave paintings, cave art, horn of africa, graniteN/AIn September 2013, CyArk digitally documented Laas Geel, Dhagah Nabi Galay and Dhagah Kureh rock shelters using laser scanning and photogrammetry. The project was conducted in partnership with the Horn Heritage Charity, a nongovernmental organization that works to protect and promote the archaeological heritage of the Horn of Africa and ICCROM, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property. CyArk also provided a training workshop to heritage professionals from Somaliland. The expedition was made possible through a generous donation from the Government of Switzerland.The complex cave and rock shelters of Laas Geel, Dhagah Kureh, and Dhagah Nabi Galay lie just 30-45 minutes outside of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, a self-declared republic and autonomous region of Somalia. Exhibiting outstanding Neolithic rock art, the sites' cave paintings are considered to be some of the best preserved rock paintings in all of Africa. The images provide valuable information about some of the earliest pastoralists living in this region. The paintings, dated to the third and second millennia BC, depict the herding of humpless cows, sheep and goats, as well as the hunting of antelopes, giraffes, and other wild animals.
Nafeesatha Mosque (KFA-KSD-6 )Maldives10.26301/csrk-x586PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Modern concrete mosque built on the private property of Nafeesa Idhrees who still prays there and after who it is named. Used by local women during Ramadan Tharaweeh prayer. The date of construction is unknown but it is thought to have been built during the Presidency of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (1978-2008).
Kuruhinna Tharagaandu (KFA-KSD-1)Maldives10.26301/cw7a-wp35PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist Site, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Kuruhinna Tharaagandu on the island of Kaashidhoo (KFA-KSD-1) is the location of the ruins of a Buddhist Monastery site dating back to the fifth century CE.
Mahd adh Dhahab Slag Mound 2Saudi Arabia10.26301/cwze-5241PublishedN/Acopper mine, Mahd Ad-Dahab, archeology, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.This is the site of an ancient copper mine about 25km from the gold mine Mahd Ad-Dahab (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahd_adh_Dhahab ). https://www.googl e.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=zHyVlGArjT-g.kboHEPf9xDow (Dan Sandin) and https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=zHyVlGA rjT-g.kiD5zu5Nu6wE (Dan Sandin). The mine shaft is visible. Thanks to Marie-Laure Boulot, Laurence Hapiot, Adel Saad, Steve Cutchin, Tom Levy, Neil Smith, Greg Wickham, and KAUST.
Historic New HarmonyUnited States of America10.26301/cyeq-w568UpcomingN/AIndiana, N/AHistoric New Harmony, a division of the University of Southern Indiana, teamed up with CyArk to scan some of New Harmony’s most prominent buildings. Using LiDAR technology (specifically, a Faro S120), the team was able to digitally document the Lenz House, among other historic buildings. Historic New Harmony is a cluster of historic sites in New Harmony, Indiana, managed by the University of Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites. Since 1985, HNH has sought to preserve the historic district’s utopian legacy, inspire innovation, and promote progressive thought through its educational programs & collections.
Brandenburg GateGermany10.26301/d51v-fq77PublishedCyArk Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlinprussia, city, berlin, neoclassical, columnN/ACyArk partnered with the Landesdenkmalamt Berlin and the Institute of Photogrammetry at the University of Stuttgart to scan Brandenburg Gate as well as the entire Pariser Platz in 2015 in preparation for Germany's 25th anniversary of reunification. Using LiDAR technology and photogrammetry, the site was digitally recorded to complement a historical archive of documentation and conservation materials housed in Berlin's Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung und Umwelt (Senate House for Urban Development and Environment). The project was completed through the generous support of Iron Mountain. For over 200 years, Brandenburg Gate has been an icon for a transforming German identity. Brandenburg Gate was commissioned by Prussian Emperor Frederick William II, to represent peace at the end of the 18th Century. When Napoleon invaded Berlin in 1806, he sacked the bronze quadriga and took it back to Paris. After Napoleon's defeat, the quadriga was returned, with an added Iron Cross to commemorate the victory. The gate became a central symbol for the Nazi Party, only to become inaccessible for years to come after the demise of the Nazis and the division of Germany. It was walled off from both sides with concrete and barbed wire when Germany, and consequently, Berlin, was divided into two. However, with the fall of the German Democratic Republic, better known was East Germany, in 1989, the Brandenburg Gate has again become central in symbolizing a reunited country
Paphos CastleCyprus10.34946/D60P46UpcomingN/APaphosCyprus, castle, limestoneN/ANeeds input drone sfm, drone thermography, terrestrial lidar, photo spheresThe medieval castle of Paphos, also known as "Paphos harbour castle", is located at the western side of the port of Kato Paphos. The current state of the castle is the result of several reconstructions throughout the years, each representing different periods of the island's history from the Medieval period onwards (Frankish, Venetian, Ottoman).

The medieval fortress consisted of two towers built in the mid-13th century, when the island was under Frankish Lusignan rule, to replace the nearby fortress known as "Saranda Colones", which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1222 AD. The two towers were connected through a defensive wall and their major function was to control the port's gateway and protect the city of Paphos by providing defence.

During the Frankish period, Cyprus suffered several raids from the Genoese and the Mamluks. According to Leontios Machairas, the Genoese occupied Paphos in the 14th century -more specifically in 1373. To make the forts stronger, they increased the height of the fortifications, while, at the same time, they opened ditches to be filled with seawater around the two towers.

The Venetians (1474-1571) reinforced Cyprus' defensive system, mainly in other regions of the island. No significant defensive works took place in the Paphos district. Marino Sanuto and other travellers who visited the island during that period mention two fortresses located at the entrance of Paphos' port.

The earthquake that took place on the island in 1491 AD must have destroyed one of the two towers located near the sea and thus, it is likely that the eastern port tower was abandoned. In the mid-16th century, the Venetians destroyed the fortress to prevent its use by enemies as fortification against them.

In 1571 AD, when the Ottomans conquered Cyprus, the tower was rebuilt on the ruins of the Frankish fortress, while it was reconstructed in 1592 by the Turkish commander of Cyprus, Ahmet Pasha (1589-1593). The ground floor and the basement of the castle were utilized by the Ottomans as a prison, the central area of the upper floor was used as a mosque, and the rooms for the military garrison lodging.

The British annexation of Cyprus, in 1878 AD, converted the monument into a colonial government salt store. Thus, the castle was not used for defensive or military purposes during that period.

In 1935, the Castle of Paphos was declared an Ancient Monument, with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus being responsible for its conservation, preservation, restoration, and maintenance. Thus, throughout the years, the castle underwent various restoration and renovation works, for which the Department of Antiquities holds detailed reports and documentation (documents, photographs, etc).

Furthermore, in 1980, the monument was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Panagia Aimatousa ChurchCyprus10.34946/D62P4TUpcomingN/Achurch, cyprus, byzantineN/Aterrestrial LiDAR ScansMetadata Name: Panagia Aimatousa Location: Aradippou, Larnaca District, Cyprus Coordinates: Located north of the old Larnaca(Aradippou), near the modern highway- XH68+H6C, Aradippou 7101 Type: Monoclinic, stone-built chapel with a barrel-vaulted roof Date of Original Construction: The original structure dates back to the Early Christian or Byzantine period (4th– 7th century AD) Reconstruction: Built on the ruins of an older church destroyed during the Arab raids of 648 AD Dedication: Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known locally as "Panagia Aimatousa" for her healing abilities Archaeological Significance Ancient Settlement: Evidence of human activity dating back to the Neolithic period, through the Late Bronze Age (13th century BC), and into Roman times Excavations: Unearthed a large building complex and religious offerings, indicating longstanding religious practices Historic Continuity: The current church stands on the ruins of earlier structures, preserving centuries of sacred tradition
KourionCyprus10.34946/D66C73UpcomingN/APaphosmosaic, greek, CyprusN/A10 scans, Terrestrial LiDAR of mosaics, during visit of presidency of the European Councildescription of Ancient Kourion, part of Paphos UNESCO complex
Chrysoroyiatissa MonasteryCyprus10.34946/D68C7QUpcomingN/ACyprus, monastery, orthodox, unesco tentativeN/AFor overcoming the lack of documentary evidence regarding the history of the Monastery of Chrysoroyiatissa, it is necessary to turn to other sources, from which indirect historical evidence could be extracted. This being said, the case study in question aims at acquiring additional and fresh evidence regarding the millenary existence of the Monastery, by bringing to light new historical evidence through the digitization and extensive documentation of movable artefacts belonging to it. It is not possible to digitize and document the ensemble of the movable artefacts of the Monastery, Therefore, the preparatory work which will be undertaken will allow us to choose those bearing explicit information or indirect evidence about the history of the Monastery.The Monastery of Chrysorogiatissa was founded by the monk Ignatios in 1152, during the reign of the Byzantine emperor Manuel I Comnenus, following the discovery of the icon of the Virgin on the shores of Paphos, which according to tradition is one among the seventy known to have been painted by Apostle and Evangelist Luke. Despite being one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations of Cyprus, as well as one of the oldest Monasteries of the island, the foundation of which is connected with a valuable relic, the monastery of Chrysoroyiatissa has never been made the object of extensive research.
RanokotPakistan10.34946/D6988CUpcomingMaritimEA Research N/AThe Digital Heritage Trails Project (DHTP) involves the documentation of endangered archaeological sites in the Indus Delta region in Southern Pakistan. DHTP has developed high-precision 3D representations, or "digital copies", of these sites to support effective site management, heritage conservation efforts, and climate impact mitigation. The project has also created a digital heritage trail called the "Lost Cities of the Indus Delta". The heritage trail is an exciting and innovative explorative experience, curated to provide a public audience with an online, interactive, and immersive experience, while exploring the rich history of the Indus Delta region. MaritimEA is joined by partner organisations, Kaspar Consulting and Apparatus/Chrononaut, in developing the project with the generous support of the Cultural Protection Fund, British Council and the UK Department of Culture, Media & Sport. Photogrametry using a DJI Mavic 3 enterprise with RTK position fixing enabled. Photos were were captured using a 20 MP 4/3 CMOS sensor in RAW (.DNG) format. Objectives were to produce a high resoltion 3D model of the site.The Ranokot fort is believed to be associated with the Dharaja state, one of many fiefdoms within the deltaic region that existed during the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century. While the Mughal governorship was based in Thatta and supported by the Kalhoras, the Ranas of Dharaja ruled the western delta region. Ranokot was one of their primary strongholds. The fort is located in an agricultural area of Mirpur Sakro. While historically it helped protect the adjacent waterways, it now lies over a mile away from the closest river creek.
Church of the Holy Cross at PelendriCyprus10.34946/D6B591UpcomingN/APainted Churches in the Troodos RegionCyprus, churchN/ATBA Terrestrial LiDARInscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, the 14th century Church of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross) at Pelendri village, is one of ten monuments making up the World Heritage List Painted Churches in the Troodos Region, Cyprus, and is decorated with exquisite wall paintings of the Palaiologan period (1261-1453AD). The church was originally a single-aisled domed structure, built around the middle of the 12th century, and may have been the church of a cemetery. It was destroyed under unknown circumstances, and the present form of the church is the result of several additions and alterations, carried out throughout various periods, with only the original apse surviving. According to an inscription in the apse, the original wall paintings date to 1171/1172 with fragments of the decoration preserved on the apse under the layer of the 14th century frescoes. The main part of the church was decorated during the second half of the 14th century by at least two artists. The north aisle served as a private chapel for the family of the Latin feudal lord of the area, Ioannes Lusignan (1353 – 1374/1375), and the village itself was once the property of Jean de Lusignan, son of the Lusignan King of Cyprus, Hugh IV. The UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage at Cyprus University of Technology’s (CUT) Digital Heritage Research Lab (DHRLab) and its partners undertook to record the monument as part of a joint training exercise under the EU-Funded ERA Chair MNEMOSYNE project. The original data from the 2023 mission has now been processed to provide an HBIM reference model aiding conservators and architects in the maintenance and protection of the building as part of the EUreka3D project. The model, and its accompanying data, will be made available though Europeana using the EUreka3D Data Hub to the public and will be further developed to engage audiences and cultural tourists with the history and significance of the site through incorporating both tangible and intangible heritage assets into compelling narratives using digital technologies.
TEST NEWAlgeria10.34946/D6C01KRestrictedN/Aboat, Cyprus, Limassol, greek, ship, marinaN/A..
The Church of the Virgin KarmiotissaCyprus10.34946/D6D01WUpcomingN/Acyprus, church, orthodoxN/ADrone, Terrestrial Lidar.... and?The church of Panagia Karmiotissa is dedicated to the Merciful Mother of God (Panagia Eleousa). It is located north of the area of Pano Polemidia, on the outskirts of the city of Limassol, in Cyprus. The foundation of the church is dated to the period spanning from the late 13th century to the early 14th century. It was erected by Roman-Catholic monks of the Order of Carmelites, who migrated to the island following their expulsion from Mount Carmel in Palestine. The monument is currently the sole remnant of the Monastery founded by the Carmelite monks and is therefore considered an important vestige of the establishment and presence of the Mendicant Orders on the island during the Frankish period. History and structure The monument, which was fully constructed from regular ashlars, is a pointed barrel-vaulted structure, unusually spacious for a rural Cypriot church. The two additional sections attached to its north wall, most probably two adjacent chapels, are preserved today in a ruinous state. A doorway on the north wall (there are two more doors opened on the west and south walls), which was later sealed, connected the interior of the church with the two chapels. The corners of the west wall bear the bases and arches that may have supported a gateway or a narthex. One of the upper arch cantilevers is decorated with a figure, most probably that of a Carmelite monk, preserved in bad condition. The interior of the church is not decorated and there are no traces of plaster, indicating thus, that it has never received a painted decoration. The monument has been restored several times between 1952 and 2002. According to the oral tradition, a settlement was also built within the same area because of the existence of a spring, the water flowing from which, was and is still believed to be holy. Through a water channel, the sacred water was also transferred to the centre of the nearby city of Limassol, and more specifically to the church of Ayia Napa. The church belongs to a cluster of monuments and sites of the wider Limassol area associated with the Lusignan ruling family and the Frankish elites, while it is also connected with the religious life of the Latin (Catholic) population of the island of the 13th and 14th centuries. The digitization and documentation of the church of the Virgin Karmiotissa could thus allow shedding light on this important part of the Cypriot history, during which the island has been flourishing.
RatukotPakistan10.34946/D6F30VUpcomingMaritimEA Research N/AThe Digital Heritage Trails Project (DHTP) involves the documentation of endangered archaeological sites in the Indus Delta region in Southern Pakistan. DHTP has developed high-precision 3D representations, or "digital copies", of these sites to support effective site management, heritage conservation efforts, and climate impact mitigation. The project has also created a digital heritage trail called the "Lost Cities of the Indus Delta". The heritage trail is an exciting and innovative explorative experience, curated to provide a public audience with an online, interactive, and immersive experience, while exploring the rich history of the Indus Delta region. Photogrametry using a DJI Mavic 3 enterprise with RTK position fixing enabled. Photos were were captured using a 20 MP 4/3 CMOS sensor in RAW (.DNG) format. Handheld photography was undertaken using a Sony A7IV with images saved in RAW format. Objectives were to produce a high resoltion 3D model of the site.Located on Mushaq island in the northwestern Indus delta, Ratukot was possibly a Sasanian era military fort and customs port. Its primary function would have been to protect the port city of Banbhore that lay 29 kms to the east. From the 20th century onwards, however, the island has largely been swept underwater, with large parts of the island being submerged at high tide. Sea level rise in this part of the delta has also resulted in undermining the fort structure. The origins of the fort are as yet undetermined, however, archaeologists have discovered pottery sherds dating to the Sassanian or early Islamic period. Historical sources also document Sassanian influence and control of the delta region during the fifth century AD. The Sassanians recognised the coastal region’s importance in the maritime network of the Indian Ocean and often built forts along the coast for protection against pirates.
Castle of KolossiCyprus10.34946/D6FW2JUpcomingN/ACastle, Hospitallers, N/ATBA - Terrestrial LiDARKolossi castle is a medieval castle built in the 15th century A.D. It is also known as Koulas. The donjon lies in the vicinity of the village of the same name in the south-western outskirts of Limassol. The plain on which the castle is located is one of the agriculturally richest regions of the island from which the renowned Commandaria comes from. The order of Saint John, the owners of the castle, initiated the production of the wine which reached even north-European royal courts. The castle constitutes one of the most important building works of the Frankish period (A.D. 1191-1489). Its services were multi-faceted throughout the centuries including being: the main residence of the Grand Commander and the administrative centre of the Order; the estates’ nucleus for the production of sugar and other products of the region; the domination symbol of the Hospitallers; a storage house; water features; and viewpoints. Before the erection of the current castle, a quadrangular curtain wall with supporting rooms on the west side, related to the refinement of sugar, must occupied the area. However, the keep which one can see today was built in the 1450s by Louis de Magnac, the General Commander of the Hospitallers in Cyprus. The fortress is an enormous square, well-built, three-story edifice, built from local limestone ashlar blocks. The castle is one of the most photographed monuments, adorning postcards, postage stamps, gravures and other media. Today the castle is open to the public to visit as a sightseeing.
The Hermitage of St. NeophytosCyprus10.34946/D6HP4VUpcomingN/ACyprus, hermit, monasteryN/AThe Hermitage of St. Neophytos is built into the cliffside of a seismically active zone, the the subject of a multi-year monitoring effort.

Multiple models have been created since 2020, in this last year multiple field deployments were performed enable a thorough analysis of the structures, and provide foundational references for future work.
-Georeferenced drone survey, using XXXX
-Contextual mobile LiDAR linking complex interior chambers to the facade
-High resolution Terrestrial LiDAR detailing the painted interior of the primary main cave chambers
-Photogrammetry capturing the paintings and their conservation state within this chamber
-Thermography, to map anomolies related to heat transfer within the main cave, and their impact on the paintings inside.

Field reports detailing these expeditions are available here		The Hermitage (enkleistra) of Saint Neophytos is one of the most celebrated Byzantine twelfth-century monuments worldwide, given the high quality and the unique iconographic program of its frescoes, encountered nowhere else in the Byzantine world, as well as the fact that the whole complex was cut in rock. The monument is connected with an important intangible heritage. The community that was built and organised around Neophytos has been the centre of intellectual production with strong connections to the Byzantine elites of the island and the capital of the Byzantine empire (Constantinople), during the tumultuous period spanning the last decades of the Byzantine era -which ended with the conquest of the island by Richard the Lionheart in 1191- through the first decades of the Frankish period of Cyprus. The intellectual production at the Enkleistra is evidenced by the writings of Neophytos and the composition of the pictorial narratives of the frescoes. The latter has been studied extensively in the past, whereas the writings of Neophytos, as well as the artefacts produced by or connected to the members of the circle of Neophytos both monks and laymen, have made the object of far less study.
Jam Jaskar GothPakistan10.34946/D6JS3TUpcomingMaritimEA Research N/AThe Digital Heritage Trails Project (DHTP) involves the documentation of endangered archaeological sites in the Indus Delta region in Southern Pakistan. DHTP has developed high-precision 3D representations, or "digital copies", of these sites to support effective site management, heritage conservation efforts, and climate impact mitigation. The project has also created a digital heritage trail called the "Lost Cities of the Indus Delta". The heritage trail is an exciting and innovative explorative experience, curated to provide a public audience with an online, interactive, and immersive experience, while exploring the rich history of the Indus Delta region. Photogrametry using a DJI Mavic 3 enterprise with RTK position fixing enabled. Photos were were captured using a 20 MP 4/3 CMOS sensor in RAW (.DNG) format. Objectives were to produce a high resoltion 3D model of the site.Deep in the mudflats of the Indus Delta, this unnamed fort remains submerged most of the year, emerging only during the low tide for a few months. The local name for the site is Jam Jaskar Goth, named after the local chief of the area, however, its historical name and identity remains a mystery. The visible parts of the site include a square shaped fort, a graveyard, a kiln, and a large mosque. Stone slabs with Kufic inscriptions found at the site indicate a possible age around the 13th century.
Lambousa Fishing BoatCyprus10.34946/D6KK5TRestrictedN/Aboat, Cyprus, Limassol, greek, ship, marinaN/Ato be inserted Terrestrial lidar, what else?The Lambousa fishing boat is considered a unique historical fishing boat of modern Cyprus culture with rich activity in the eastern Mediterranean waters. The Lambousa fishing vessel, originally named Omonia, was built at Perama, Piraeus in 1955 by Dimitrios Zacharias. It was given the name Lambousa when it arrived at the Famagusta port in 1965. The boat was used for fishing in the Mediterranean Sea for 50 years and is a 25-metre vessel with a 48-ton capacity and a top speed of 10 knots. The boat was then restored to its original state, and it was used during summer for organized visits with the aim of informing the public about fishing and maritime history and traditions of Limassol and Cyprus. During summer it was anchored at ‘Molos’ (Multifunctional seaside park), Limassol and in the winter, it was kept at the old harbour. The boat was repaired with European funding. Today, it is once again located at the Karnagio area in Limassol, for external and internal improvement works. Lambousa is one the last traditional fishing boats in Cyprus. Its type is no longer built neither in Cyprus or Greece. The boat was in active service until 2004, when it was given to Limassol Municipality by the Fisheries Department, following the government’s decision to withdraw several vessels to protect marine life (Πλοιάριο, ‘Λάμπουσα’, n.d.). It is a representative example of the Greek shipbuilding tradition and an heirloom, a living reminder of the history of Cypriot fishing. Its rescue is a very important milestone in the field of digital cultural heritage, especially because, according to the Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 – the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, certain fishing boats should now be destroyed. The historic fishing boat ‘Lambousa’, which is property of the Limassol Municipality and one of Limassol’s popular visitable attraction has been docked for the past few years in a corner of the Karnagio shipyard, where it is eaten away by sea salt and weather conditions. Lambousa was chosen as a case study in the MNEMOSYNE project because it is the oldest existing fishing boat on the island and a unique and important landmark in the contemporary history of the island. It is worth noting that the Municipality of Limassol requested from the Laboratory to holistically document the fishing boat, in order to digitise, protect and preserve it in history using its advanced technology. This commission was part of a long-standing collaboration between the DHRLab and the Municipality of Limassol, in the context of the MNEMOSYNE project. ’'
Lahiri BandarPakistan10.34946/D6PK5RUpcomingMaritimEA Research N/AThe Digital Heritage Trails Project (DHTP) involves the documentation of endangered archaeological sites in the Indus Delta region in Southern Pakistan. DHTP has developed high-precision 3D representations, or "digital copies", of these sites to support effective site management, heritage conservation efforts, and climate impact mitigation. The project has also created a digital heritage trail called the "Lost Cities of the Indus Delta". The heritage trail is an exciting and innovative explorative experience, curated to provide a public audience with an online, interactive, and immersive experience, while exploring the rich history of the Indus Delta region. Photogrametry using a DJI Mavic 3 enterprise with RTK position fixing enabled. Photos were were captured using a 20 MP 4/3 CMOS sensor in RAW (.DNG) format. Handheld photography was undertaken using a Sony A7IV with images saved in RAW format. Objectives were to produce a high resoltion 3D model of the site.Lahiri Bundar is an 11th century port located in the lower Indus Delta in Sindh in modern Pakistan. Through the centuries, it has been an important trading port for the region, connecting Central Asia and the hinterlands of the Indus river to the trade networks of the Indian Ocean. Ships from Arabia, Persia, and the Ottoman Empire brought goods to the port to be taken to the city of Thatta and further inland. The port eventually declined in the 18th century as gradual sedimentation due to riverine alluvial flows made its harbours and anchorages unusable.
Asinou ChurchCyprus10.34946/D6QC7RUpcomingN/APainted Churches in the Troodos RegionCyprus, church, paintings, byzantineN/AA reflectorless totalstation Topcon GPT-3003, a high-resolution Canon EOS digital camera with a pre-calibrated pixel size of 8μm and an IMAGER® 5010X with an add-on infrared sensor T-Cam laser scanner have been used for the 2D and 3D survey of the monument from the partner Z+F. The survey with 3D laser scanner and additional sensors (HDR-RGB and IR) were done inside, outside and under the wooden roof of the monument. HDR-RGB panoramas were captured from all scan positions. The interior of the building and sub-roof lighting conditions required the use of an additional flashlight (Z+F SmartLight) which is added on to the scanner allowing almost shade-less results. Consequently, the final survey results per scanned point had the following set of data: X, Y, Z, Texture, Temperature. The first pre-processing/cleaning phase of all data, as well as a first draft modelling of all the surveyed merged scans was done at the archaeological site.Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Asinou Church is one of ten monuments making up the Painted Churches in the Troodos Region, Cyprus. Dating from the 11th century, the church contains some of the finest Byzantine wall paintings worldwide. CUT and its partners undertook to record the monument not only to provide an HBIM reference model aiding conservators and architects in the maintenance and protection of the building but to engage audiences and cultural tourists with the history and significance of the site through incorporating both tangible and intangible heritage assets into compelling narratives using digital technologies. Marinos Ioannides and Vasilis Athanasiou
TEST NEWAfghanistan10.34946/D6R59RUpcomingN/Aboat, Cyprus, Limassol, greek, ship, marinaN/A..
Fikardou VillageCyprus10.34946/D6RC72UpcomingN/ACyprus, UNESCO tentative, village, medievalN/Arequires input(info taken from https://digitalheritagelab.eu/portfolio/fikardou-village-medieval-site-tendative-list-of-unesco-in-progress/) UNESCO tentative list - ID 1673 https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1673/ Location: Fikardou is located about 38 km southwest of Nicosia, 58 km from Limassol, 70 km southeastern to Larnaka and almost 150 km from the sity of Paphos. It is built in the geographical area of Pitsilias at an altitude ranging from 400 to 1100 m on the southeastern slope of the Troodos mountain. Fikardou is a quasi-abandoned village in the Troodos mountains in Cyprus that received a Europa Nostra award in1987. It is an excellent example of a traditional mountain settlement which has preserved its 18th and 19th century physiognomy and architecture, as well as its natural environment. The main aesthetic quality is the integrity and authenticity of the village, which blends perfectly into its environment. Fikardou is placed on the Tentative List of the UNESCO World Heritage(The Rural Settlement of Fikardou – UNESCO World Heritage Centre, n.d.), which means it is aiming at a high-quality protection and management of the components that constitute their uniqueness. It presents a harmonious relationship between the built and the natural environment, enabling a perspective of cultural landscape. The earliest written reference to the village dated back to the Ottoman domination in 1825. A large part of Fikardou is owned by the Department of Antiquities, which declaring it a “Controlled Area” since 1978. The Department of Antiquities has made restorations on the old houses of the village which are great examples of mountainous Cypriot architecture of the 18th and 19th century, built with rough local stones and bricks in perfect harmony with the surrounding environment. The efforts of the Antiquities department made Fikardou, a former ruined village, a lively museum of traditional architecture. Forty houses of the 1920s characterized by elements of folk architecture have been preserved to this day. The house of Katsiniorou and the house of Achilleas Dimitris have been honoured with the Europa Nostra prize in 1987-1988. The old houses were turned into museums accessible to the public and are run by the Department of Antiquities. Katsinioros’ house, named after its last owner, has been turned into a Local Ethnographic Museum with exhibits of the 16th century (Department of Antiquities – Museums, n.d.). It is a two-storey stone-built manor house with a steep-pitched wooden roof and many architectural features of the 16th century. The House-Museum has been furnished according to older examples so as to reflect the image of everyday life in a rural house. Tools and utensils connected with rural life have been collected and are exhibited on the ground floor, providing a picture of rural life and the inhabitants’ activities. An exhibition of photographs, drawings and texts concerning the houses of the village and the process of their restoration by the Department of Antiquities is also on display. The house of Achilleas Dimitris has been turned into a textile workshop and a guesthouse for scholars (Department of Antiquities – Museums, n.d.). In the centre of the settlement there is the 18th century church dedicated to Apostles Peter and Paul which operates on June 29.
Castle of LemesosCyprus10.34946/D6S592UpcomingN/ACastle, Limassol, N/ATBA Terrestrial Lidar The Medieval Castle of Lemesos, positioned adjacent to the old harbor at the core of the historic district of Lemesos, serves as the home to the Medieval Collection of the Cyprus Museum. Although earlier architectural iterations of a larger and older structure existed, the current building dates back to the period of Ottoman rule. Archaeological excavations within the castle grounds unveiled its construction over an Early Christian basilica (4th-7th century A.D.) and a Middle Byzantine monument (10th-11th century A.D.). Additional discoveries beneath the castle grounds suggest the presence of a significant church, potentially the city's inaugural cathedral. According to historical accounts by Etienne Lusignan, the initial castle was erected by Guy de Lusignan in 1193. From its establishment until the early 16th century, the castle endured damage from continuous assaults by the Genoese and the Mameluks, as well as earthquakes, leading to cycles of restoration and reconstruction. In 1538, the Ottomans seized Lemesos and its castle. Subsequently, the Venetian governor of Cyprus, upon reclaiming the castle, opted to dismantle it to prevent its potential capture. This demolition was finalized in 1567/8. Following the Ottoman conquest of Cyprus in 1576, remnants or segments of the castle were integrated (circa 1590) into the new Ottoman fortification, significantly fortified. The subterranean chamber and the first floor were repurposed as prison cells and remained operational until 1950. With the relocation of central prisons to Lefkosia, the Castle of Lemesos was transferred to the Department of Antiquities and converted into the District Museum, housing the Medieval Collection of the Cyprus Museum since 1987. The Collection's exhibits offer insights into Cyprus' historical progression, its economic, social, and artistic advancements, and the daily lives of its populace spanning from the 3rd to the 18th century A.D.
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, FlorenceItaly10.34946/D6T59CRestrictedN/Abasilica, firenze, italy, brunelleschi, tornabuoniN/ARTC 360Basilica
BanbhorePakistan10.34946/D6T881UpcomingMaritimEA Research N/AThe Digital Heritage Trails Project (DHTP) involves the documentation of endangered archaeological sites in the Indus Delta region in Southern Pakistan. DHTP has developed high-precision 3D representations, or "digital copies", of these sites to support effective site management, heritage conservation efforts, and climate impact mitigation. The project has also created a digital heritage trail called the "Lost Cities of the Indus Delta". The heritage trail is an exciting and innovative explorative experience, curated to provide a public audience with an online, interactive, and immersive experience, while exploring the rich history of the Indus Delta region. Photogrametry using a DJI Mavic 3 enterprise with RTK position fixing enabled. Photos were were captured using a 20 MP 4/3 CMOS sensor in RAW (.DNG) format. Objectives were to produce a high resoltion 3D model of the site.The ancient port city of Banbhore flourished between 1st BC to 13th century AD as an important node in the sea and land trade networks of the Indian Ocean. It is conjectured to be the 1st century coastal city of Barbarikon, as described in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, or the 8th century city of Debal, the earliest foothold for Arab armies in Sindh. The archaeological record shows three main occupation periods: the Scytho-Parthian (1st century BC-2nd century AD), Hindu-Sassanian (3rd-8th centuries AD), and lastly the Islamic period characterised by the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties (8th-13th centuries). As a fortified city, Banbhore had 46 bastions on its walls, a well, a mosque, a temple, and a loading dock on which vessels would load and unload people and goods.
Palazzo DavanzatiItaly10.34946/D6V30KRestrictedN/AN/ALeica RTC 360Palazzo Davanzati is a well-preserved 14th-century Florentine merchant's house. Built by the Davizzi family and later owned by the Davanzati family, it combines medieval tower-house features with early Renaissance architecture. Today, it serves as the Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica, offering a glimpse into domestic life in medieval Florence. The palace has four floors, starting with a business-oriented atrium and courtyard on the ground level, followed by living spaces decorated with frescoes, and ending with a kitchen and loggia at the top. Highlights include the Sala dei Pappagalli (Room of the Parrots), with frescoes that mimic tapestries, and the Camera della Castellana, which tells a medieval love story through its wall paintings. The kitchen showcases period cooking tools and a well system that served all floors, reflecting advanced domestic design. Though less visited than larger museums in Florence, Palazzo Davanzati is valued for its authenticity and the intimate atmosphere it offers, transporting visitors back to the Middle Ages.
Kuruhinna Tharagaandu 1&3 (KFA-KSD-1&3 )Maldives10.26301/d785-9q97PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist Site, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry.The remains of Buddhist Monastery structures dating to at least the fifth century CEm. It is constructed from coarse coral stone with lime plastering and mouldings, infilled with chipped coral stone and sand. Most of the structures are completely destroyed.
Women's Rights National Historic Park - Elizabeth Cady Stanton HouseUnited States of America10.26301/d8vx-ah49PublishedN/Asuffrage, vote, New YorkN/AIn October 2019 CyArk traveled to Seneca Falls, New York to document three buildings associated with the Women's Rights National Historic Park. Each site bore witness to important events that were central to the first women’s rights convention. In collaboration with the National Park Service, CyArk created LiDAR scans with a Faro S350 to document the Wesleyan Chapel, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, and the Hunt House, helping preserve these important places and the stories that they tell.Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) was an effective proponent of women's rights for over half a century. She was influential in organizing a women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848 which is widely viewed as the beginning of the modern feminist movement. After co-writing the Declaration of Sentiments for the convention, she continued as one of the women’s rights movement’s most dynamic orators and philosophers. She lived in this house from 1847 until 1862, before moving to New York City and continuing her civil reform advocacy efforts.
Kastro ApalirouGreece10.26301/d998-rd62PublishedCyArk naxos, greece, fortress, byzantineN/AIn the summer of 2016, CyArk in collaboration with the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture, Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, documented three cultural heritage sites on the island of Naxos. CyArk completed laser scanning (Faro X330 laser scanner) along with aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry (with a Canon 5D and Phantom 3 drone). The documentation of the castle will be used by the Ephorate of Antiquities to complement existing documentation of the site and to help with planned restoration.The CyArk field team completed over fifty laser scans around the Byzantine castle of Apalirou. A combination of terrestrial and drone photogrammetric documentation captured over 9,000 images that will be used to create a photo-realistic model of the impressive structure and its steep mountain setting.Perched high on a mountain overlooking the island of Naxos, the Byzantine fortress of Kastro Apalirou is believed to have served as the administrative capital for the entire Aegean region. The site has not been fully documented and site conservators will benefit from a complete inventory of the extensive surface structures.
Kompleks Makam Tuan Maqdum (Sayed Muhammad Al-Kadir)Indonesia10.26301/d9zw-y286PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-JBR-S-002), inside a fenced-in area, is an Islamic cemetery complex that contains a mix of historic and modern burials. At least twenty-nine historic graves are arranged longitudinally north-south and oriented west (toward the Qibla) and are marked with gravestones of various shapes and sizes. Mostly, the gravestones are standing slabs carved from sandstone that are part of the Batu Aceh burial tradition. Some graves are on a small mound, including the grave of Sayed Muhammad Al-Kadir.
Piazza del Duomo - PisaItaly10.26301/dbg6-x966PublishedDIAPReM University of Ferrara Piazza del Duomo, Pisaleaning tower, pisa, campanile, cathedral, baptistry, cemeteryN/AIn February 2005 and July 2006, teams from the Development of Integrated Automatic Procedures for the Restoration of Monuments (DIAPReM) from the University of Ferrara, the Institute of Science and Information Technology of the National Research Council in Pisa and the Department of Architectural Design at the University of Florence conducted a High Definition Survey of the Piazza del Duomo. The data was acquired from 30 positions and was focused on the exterior parts of the Cathedral, the Campanile and the Baptistery. The 3D survey was coordinated and georeferenced with a topographical survey conducted by the DIAPReM team. The final 3D laser scan survey data was registered within the topographic survey with an average error of 3mm and fused into a master dataset (point cloud) that contains a total of 256,653,388 points.Pisa's Piazza del Duomo, also known as Piazza dei Miracoli (Piazza of Miracles) is an expansive, grassy field dominated by three, white marble, monumental works of architecture: the cathedral, babtistery, and campanile. They are famous for their construction and location at the entrance of Pisa, as well as for the campanile's infamous inclination, causing it to be called the "Leaning Tower of Pisa." While these three structures were commonly all part of a single church in northern Europe, their existence as three individual entities is typical of Italian practice of this era. A fourth structure, a walled cemetery, provides an edge on the north side of the site.
Somme American CemeteryFrance10.26301/dh5p-q964PublishedCyArk somme, america, cemetery, abmc, france, ww1, ww2, memorial, chapelN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document eight military cemetery chapels dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. The Somme American Cemetery chapel was documented in August 2016 using LiDAR laser scanning and aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. CyArk’s digital documentation allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember those who gave their lives for their country.The World War I Somme American Cemetery and Memorial in France is sited on a gentle slope typical of the open, rolling Picardie countryside. The 14.3-acre cemetery contains the graves of 1,844 of our military dead. Most lost their lives while serving in American units attached to British armies, or in operations near Cantigny. The headstones, set in regular rows, are separated into four plots by paths that intersect at the flagpole near the top of the slope. The longer axis leads to the chapel at the eastern end of the cemetery. A massive bronze door surmounted by an American eagle leads into the chapel, whose outer walls contain sculptured pieces of military equipment. Once inside, light from a cross-shaped crystal window above the marble altar bathes the subdued interior with light. The walls bear the names of 333 of the missing. A rosette marks the name of the soldier listed on the Walls of the Missing that has since been recovered and identified.
Hammam Nur al-DinSyria10.26301/dhtq-qb60PublishedN/AAncient City of Damascusbathhouse, ottoman, mashlah, market, atabegN/AThe Hammam Nur al-Din was documented as part of Project Anqa, a collaboration between the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), CyArk, and Carleton University and was funded by the UK based charity the Arcadia Foundation. The project began in 2015 in response to the catastrophic loss of heritage in the Middle East and aimed to protect monuments by providing training on digital preservation techniques for local heritage professionals in the region. CyArk provided training and workshops in Lebanon to Syrian heritage professionals in 2016 and 2017 in partnership with the UNESCO Office for the Preservation of Syrian Cultural Heritage. The Syrian team documented six sites in Damascus and the data was sent back to CyArk for further processing. Believed to date to sometime around 1160, the Hammam Nur al-Din is one of the oldest bathhouses in Damascus and is so well preserved it is still in use today. Hammams, or bathhouses, were places for everyone to enjoy ritual cleansing and socializing. The structures' location among the shops of a marketplace show what an integral part hammams played in the daily life in old Damascus. Entering the hammam visitors are first greeted with the ornately decorated mashlah, a large domed chamber meant for changing and lounging, before proceeding to a series of chambers. The cold water chambers were called barrani, warm-water chambers, wustani, and the hot-water chambers were known as juwwani, where bathers would sweat in the steam entering from a side vent linked to the furnace.
Kompleks Makam Sultan Malikussaleh (F2)Indonesia10.26301/dmnp-zr61PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-ISN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-021) is a small cemetery complex that contains the graves of the first two sultans of Pasai, Malik al-Salih and Malik al-Zahir, as well as a number of other graves marked by flat slab or unworked, naturally rounded riverstones. (MAHS-ISN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-021-F-002) The grave with a body and pair of head- and footstones carved in black granite. The body has three levels at the bottom and a shaped hexagon pyramid at the ledger. On the body, there are no ornamental sculptures. The head- and footstones are symmetrical and placed in each end. It is in the form of a rectangular pillar that is placed attached to each side body. At the top, an ornament in the form of three vertical lines is carved with a curved top like a dome with four corners. There are carved Arabic inscriptions placed on both outer sides of the head- and footstones.
Sector Paredones, El Brujo Archaeological ComplexPeru10.26301/dmyn-c471PublishedComplejo Arqueológico El Brujo el brujo, peru, chicama, paredones, brujoN/AThe Paredones sector was documented by El Brujo Archaeological Complex staff following a virtual training workshop with CyArk supported by the U.S. Embassy in Peru. Documentation was completed with aerial photogrammetry.The Paredones Sector is one of the many spaces still little explored within the El Brujo complex. It is a set of almost a dozen buildings and open spaces not yet fully identified. Previous studies have revealed evidence of pre-ceramic, coastal Chavín culture, as well as later periods like the Mochica and Chimú cultures which makes it one of the richest space at the level of occupational history.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound South Area 2012Turkey10.26301/dn00-qb79PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: [tʃaˈtaÉ«hÅ“jyc]; also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
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Castello Svevo di Rocca ImperialeItaly10.26301/dpmx-zs95PublishedN/Acalabria, castleN/AAcquisition was somewhat scattered, and employs a mixture of low resolution and full resolution scans due to time constraints. This was considered to be a preliminary" scanCastello Svevo (the Swabian Castle ) was constructed under the reign of Alphonso of Aragon in the 15th century.
Ushaiger CourtyardSaudi Arabia10.26301/dpmy-g187PublishedN/AAl-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural LandscapeUshaiger, Saudi Arabia, KACST, hajj, umrah, Najd, Nejd, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.This is a another shot inside the courtyard of the main mosque of Ushaiger. Ushaiger is one of the oldest towns in the Saudi region of Najd and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from Kuwait, Iraq and Iran to perform Hajj or Umrah. It was mostly abandoned 50 years ago, but is now being reconstructed and people have started to move back in. Also see http://thompsonsinsaudi.blogspot.com/2011/04/ushaiger-village.html Quoting this website: coordinates 25°20′33″N 45°11′0″E. ... 200 kms each way of easy highway from Riyadh. As part of a training exercise for a group of scientists and engineers from KACST in Riyadh, Tom DeFanti and Andrew Prudomme went with the group to shoot these CAVEcams and also attempt some structure from motion (SfM) image capture. Thanks to Saleh Al-Harti, Mohammed Alfarhan, Azzam Asuhaibani, and Badr Altasan of KACST who got us to this amazing museum, and helped us photograph this reconstructed town.
Makam Tengku Di Bitay (Selahaddin)Indonesia10.26301/dvwv-7f88PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-JBR-S-001) is an Islamic cemetery complex with at least eight historic burials, which are on top of a mound that is raised about half a meter above the ground level around it, as well as clearly modern graves. The graves are generally arranged in a north-south orientation with the bodies facing west (qibla).
House on FireUnited States of America10.26301/dy5g-jh94PublishedCyArk mule canyon, bears ears, utah, native american, Indigenous, ancestral puebloN/AHouse on Fire was documented by CyArk in 2020 using terrestrial photogrammetry and LiDAR laser scanning. The data was captured to serve as a canvas for a virtual eucaitonal experience and to support site managers in their preservation for the site. Designated a National Monument in 2016, Bears Ears National Monument is home to rich cultural heritage and is sacred to many Native American tribes who continue to utilize the landscape. Located in southeast Utah, visitors to Bears Ears can see the two buttes from which the monument gets its name along with historic ancestral sites among the canyons and pinyon and juniper forests. Two of these ancestral sites, the Mule Canyon Village and House on Fire provide a unique opportunity to learn about Ancestral Pueblo people who have lived at Bears Ears in the past and the connections that their descendants continue to have with this place today.
Fire Temple - Mesa Verde National ParkUnited States of America10.26301/e22j-4c22PublishedCyArk , Texas Tech University , University of California at Berkeley , INSIGHT Mesa Verde National Parkmesa verde, pueblo, cliff dwelling, ancestral puebloan, nps, national parkN/AIn June 2005 Texas Tech University, the University of California at Berkeley, CyArk, and INSIGHT Digital undertook a research project in collaboration with the National Park Service to better understand how digital documentation could assist conservation activities at Mesa Verde National Park. Several archaeological sites at the park were documented as well as several artifacts housed in the site museum to demonstrate the advantages and capabilities of high definition survey and documentation. The project was funded by the Kacyra Family Foundation.Located at the upper end of Fewkes Canyon, along the Mesa Top Loop the Fire Temple site is thought to have served a ceremonial function and contains several walls with pictographs. In 1906 52,073 acres (81 sq mi) of a mesa top and its canyons were designated the Mesa Verde National Park. In 1976 the site became a designated wilderness preserve, and in 1978 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park was formed to protect and preserve the more than 700 years of Native American history located within its boundaries which are represented by over 4,000 archaeological sites. These Native Americans, known as the Anasazi by the Navajo and the Ancestral Puebloans to the National Park Service, are most famous for their cliff dwellings.
Northeast Insulae Project at the Hippos ExcavationsIsrael10.26301/e3tw-gb83PublishedN/ANortheast Insulae, Northeast Church, Hippos, Sussita, monastery, healing site, infirmaryN/AThe purpose of the project was to document architectural remains of the excavation of the Northeast Insulae at Hippos-Sussita after the conclusion of fieldwork begun in 2002 and finished in 2016. 181 targetless 360 degree scans were made over a two-week period in 2019 using a Leica BLK360 scanner. 145 of these scans were merged using 381 links first with Autodesk Recap Pro and then with Leica Cyclone Register 360. The final project has a Bundle Error of 0.014m, Overlap of 48% and Strength of 68%. The Leica BLK360 is a high speed time of flight enhanced by Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technology, Laser class 1 (in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2014), Wavelength 830 nm, Field of view 360 degree (horizontal) / 300 degree (vertical), Range* min. 0.6 - up to 60 m.
Presidio of San Francisco - Mesa RoomUnited States of America10.26301/e4dv-0e82PublishedN/Aadobe, San Francisco, militaryN/AThe Presidio Trust has actively restored and managed this historic Bay Area site, and today the park looks as it did when the base was decommissioned 15 years ago. In an effort to continue their conservation efforts and repair damages, the Presidio Trust commissioned a Digital Preservation Project of the historic buildings. CyArk was brought in to find out exactly what the building’s adobe walls looked like, and how subsequent occupiers added layers of new materials to accommodate changes in use.California's beautiful Presidio, located within the Golden Gate Recreation Area at the entry to San Francisco Bay, saw continuous use as a military base for 218 years by the Spanish, Mexican, and American armies. The building houses some of the oldest walls ever built in the city. At the heart of the Presidio, these walls make up the structure called the Officers' Club. After the original adobe walls were built by the Spanish colonists in 1815, they went into hiding starting in the 1880's when a new layer of wood was added.
Mahd adh Dhahab Slag Mound 1Saudi Arabia10.26301/e5en-xf49PublishedN/Acopper mine, Mahd Ad-Dahab, archeology, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.This is the site of an ancient copper mine about 25km from the gold mine Mahd Ad-Dahab (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahd_adh_Dhahab ). https://www.googl e.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=zHyVlGArjT-g.kboHEPf9xDow (Dan Sandin) and https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=zHyVlGA rjT-g.kiD5zu5Nu6wE (Dan Sandin). The mine shaft is visible. Thanks to Marie-Laure Boulot, Laurence Hapiot, Adel Saad, Steve Cutchin, Tom Levy, Neil Smith, Greg Wickham, and KAUST.
Kompleks Meunasah Tuha Dayah Muara (F2)Indonesia10.26301/e9vp-dr86PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PBR-S-001) is a Meunasah complex (Islamic community centre). The site has an old wooden Meunasah with a bale shaped stilt structure. In the center of the site is a new concrete Meunasah with a wooden minaret on the west side. There are also old graves on the east and south sides of the Meunasah. The graves are marked by earthen mounds with gravestones placed on them. In addition, there is a well and a jar for storing water. The well and water jug are located on the south side of the old Meunasah. There is a tall wooden minaret (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PBR-S-001-F-0002) in the middle of a group of mosques that are a mixture of new and old mosques. The minaret has a wooden roof with a metal roof cover, and the platform is open with no walls. The platform is supported by five pillars, four in each corner and one in the middle. The pillars are octagonal in shape, with four pillars supporting the ground to the roof, and the middle pillar supporting the ground to the platform. The base of the minaret is made of concrete. The minaret is climbed using a 14-step wooden ladder..
AypatePeru10.26301/eba8-tv46PublishedMinistry of Culture ayabaca, aypate, inca, camino inca, qhapac nan, peruN/AThe Aypate Archaeological Complex was documented by the community of Ayabaca and staff from the Ministerio de Cultura under the leadership of Miguel Elias Cordova. The docuemntation effort was completed following a virtual training provided by CyArk. This project was supported by a grant through the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation and was implemented by the U.S. Embassies in Ecuador and Peru. Aypate is an Incan archaeological site located in the district of Ayabaca, Piura Region in Northern Peru.
Monte Alban - System IVMexico10.26301/edsm-3w14PublishedCyArk , Leica Geosystems pre-Columbian, oaxaca, mesoamerica, zapotec, mexicoN/AIn October 2008, CyArk, Leica-Geosystems, and SYSTOP travelled to Monte Alban in the Mexican region of Oaxaca to digitally record and archive major archaeological features at the site. Heritage managers at Monte Alban have faced numerous challenges in the preservation of the site including damage from earthquakes and erosion from visitor foot-traffic. The System IV structure was selected for digital preservation due to its exemplary features of the structural patterns found at the site, including a sunken courtyard and underground tunnels.While people no longer live among the structures at Monte Alban, the city, constructed around 800 BCE, remained one of the largest Mesoamerican cities for over twelve centuries, functioning as the capital for the Zapotec people. The Zapotecs built the city into the ground, leveling off the city's massive platform base, strategically placed 2000 meters above sea level in the central valleys of Oaxaca. Beginning as a centralized space for the Zapotec community, the city grew significantly over time, wielding influence over communities in surrounding regions. Observation of the lines and layout of pyramids, terraces, and platforms illuminate the meticulous architectural planning of the city. From the central platform of Monte Alban, the remarkable view of the surrounding valley and night sky above provides a glimpse into what life was like for people living in the Oaxaca Valley over a thousand years ago.
Els Vilars FortessSpain10.26301/eh15-4094PublishedCalidos Egypt, Luxor, Thebes, TempleN/AIncludes 685 photos taken from drone, and 1248 terrestrial imagesIn Catalonia, 130Km from Barcelona, near the town of Arbeca, we can visit the remains of an Ilergetian fortress built 2800 years ago, an exceptional historical and archaeological complex, one of the most important in southern Europe during this period. The excavation works started on 1985. In that moment, the archaeologist’s work date what they found on the year 325 B.C. and they discovered a ruins from a civilisation with architecture and urbanism knowledge, a ruins that tell us the history of a group of persons that knows about agriculture and farmer, but in the first stage of the iron era. This village was inhabited for 400 years. They built walls, towers, houses, furnaces, squares and streets, all encircled by a wall that protect them from the enemies. The fortress has a single gate. Since 1985, the Fortress of Vilars has been the reason of reunion, year by year, of a group of people, archaeologists and volunteers, that continue to explore this place.
Broome St. NYC - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/eh9p-f790PublishedLisa Conte BLM, NYC, protestN/AThis data was collected as part of the Map the Moment initiative, a volunteer project to document the artwork and changes to the streetscape following the killing of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. This data was collected by Lisa Conte and processed by Joe Graham-Felsen. They used a Canon 5D Mark 3 to scan this data the various murals that appeared throughout the city. Broome Street runs east to west in Lower Manhattan, spanning nearly the entirety of Manhattan island. Amidst the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that defined the summer months of 2020, this street saw countless commercial spaces board up their windows with sheets of plywood. These boards were transformed into canvases for local artists and BLM supporters to express messages of justice and solidarity.
Luxor Temple First Court Night 1Egypt10.26301/ekv0-gq81PublishedN/AEgypt, Luxor, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. "See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Temple CAVECam #5 'LuxorTempleFirstCourtNight' This CAVEcam was shot in the Luxor Temple showing the First Court of Ramesses II and the 14th Century Mosque of Abu al-Haggag, at night. "
Cape Canaveral Space History - Intercontinental ballistic missile sites at Launch Complexes 1-4United States of America10.26301/et81-7282UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries space, manned missions, US Air Force, NASA, heritage, Gemini, historic preservation,USFN/AThe Digital Heritage and Humanities Center at the University of South Florida (USF) Libraries, is working in collaboration with the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 45th Space Wing, cultural resources division to digitally document important historic launch facilities and resources relating to manned missions, space exploration, and US space history. We are using the latest in 3D laser scanning and imaging methods to assist with conservation, management, and public interpretive development of Cape Canaveral's rich space history. Using newly available technologies in 3D laser scanning and survey, USF is recording the existing remains of building complexes associated with historical events such as John Glenn's orbit of the Earth and the Mercury Missions that led the United States into Space. Other important features being documented include launch complexes associated with the American missile program that began largely as a result of the Cold War, such as the Minuteman and Atlas programs, and also the sacred ground resting place for the space shuttle remains from the Challenger disaster. Many of the structures and complexes are unique in design and use. Today, many are now abandoned and are being lost to time, but through these new 3D technologies, USF is providing valuable information for long-term conservation and future interpretation of these important historical sites.In mid-1950, work began to construct the first permanent access road and launch sites on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The first area developed for launch operations became known as Launch Pads 1, 2, 3 and 4. Blockhouse 1&2 was constructed in the early 1950s (between 1951 and 1953) for use with the Snark winged missile program. The blockhouse had four-inch thick tempered laminated glass, and the image was received through the glass and reflected downward and inward to observers using a pair of mirrors and another tempered glass window. An observation deck was constructed above the blockhouse. The Air Force's Snark missile was a surface-to-surface pilot-less bomber with a range of over 5,000 miles. It was the first and only long-range intercontinental winged missile.
Muladhoo Old Cemetery (HAF-MLD-1)Maldives10.26301/ewcf-wv74PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Cemetery, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.This large cemetery complex includes a ruined mosque, ziyaarat, bisthaan, 3 wells, and 2 bathing tanks. The site is rather well maintained, with the local Island Council paying to have it cleaned twice a year.
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Mother TreeUnited States of America10.26301/ez8d-zk58PublishedCyArk big basin, california, state park, wildfire, redwoodN/AIn the fall of 2020, wildfires raged across California. The CZU Lightning Complex Fire significantly impacted the park, including the historic headquarters as well as many iconic old growth trees. In the spring of 2021, CyArk digitally documented the impact of the fire on the iconic trees and the headquarters area utilizing LiDAR, photogrammetry, and survey technology. The data was used to create a series of Google Arts and Culture exhibits about the impact of the fire, resilience of the Redwoods, and the history of the park. Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest park in California. It is home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwood trees, some predating the Roman Empire. The park's iconic old growth redwood trees that tower hundreds of feet above the forest floor have witnessed centuries of transformation including significant fires and weather events. In the fall of 2020, wildfires raged across California. The CZU Lightning Complex Fire significantly impacted the park, including the historic headquarters as well as many iconic old growth trees. In the spring of 2021, CyArk digitally documented the impact of the fire on the iconic trees and the headquarters area.
Blue Wing InnUnited States of America10.26301/ezp3-ja23PublishedN/Aadobe, Sonoma, hotelN/AIn April, 2014, CyArk helped facilitate the digital preservation of Sonoma Valley’s Blue Wing Inn. CyArk provided the equipment (Faro Focus S120) while Sonoma Valley High School’s Engineering, Design, and Technology Academy provided the manpower. With help from ~60 students, we were able to create a comprehensive 3D model of the crumbling building’s interior and exterior.Built around 1837 following the secularization of Mission San Francisco Solano, the single story adobe was originally a home for the ex-majordomo of the mission. It subsequently became a saloon, then billiard parlor, and then hostel in Sonoma; it is believed that this structure was the first hotel north of San Francisco. In 1849 a second story was built on the hotel and shortly thereafter it became known as the Blue Wing Inn. A favorite destination for gold miners, the hotel was visited by the likes of John C. Fremont, General Ulysses S. Grant, Kit Carson, Pio Pico, and William Tecumseh Sherman whose names can still be seen in the guest register.
Third Avenue United ChurchCanada10.26301/ezrw-bd42PublishedStantec Saskatchewan, Methodist, Tyndall GothicN/AIn June 2012, Third Avenue United Church and Tourism Saskatoon partnered with Stantec and CyArk to digitally preserve the iconic structure. To achieve this, a team from Stantec synthesized data from terrestrial LiDAR scans made with a Faro S120 and conventional survey methods to create an accurate digital reconstruction of the site. This data is securely stored in CyArk’s archive to assist in future conservation work and reconstruction in the event of a disaster.The construction of Third Avenue United Church in Saskatoon began in 1910. At this time, the Methodists, later to become the United Church in 1925, worshipped at a more modest building on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 21st Street. Architect J. Semmens was selected to design the church. Construction was finished in 1913 on land bought by Temperance Colonization Society. The building’s diverse architectural features, including a massive stained glass window, a large Casavant organ, and a sprawling network of oak ceiling beams, create a unique ambiance which musicians insist gives the building the best acoustics in Saskatoon.
Bab al-BarqiyyaEgypt10.26301/f0cj-er93PublishedDevelopment of Integrated Automatic Procedures for Restoration Of Monuments (DIAPREM) egypt, ayyubid, fortifications, cairoN/AFollowing preliminary investigations, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) began restoration works of the Ayubbid wall in 2000. In 2006 the AKTC funded a team from CyArk and the University of Ferrara's Research Department Centre for the Development of Integrated Automatic Procedures for the Restoration of Monuments (DIAPReM) to document the gate with laser scanning. The 3D digital survey was integrated with a topographical survey of the surrounding al-Azhar park.Built in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries by Salah al-Din and his successors, the Ayyubid wall containing the gate of Bab al-Barqiyya served as Cairo’s eastern boundary for centuries. Although the wall continued to be a defining element for the city, it long ago ceased to be a defensive structure. Measuring over 1500 metres in length, the wall is the longest and best-preserved portion of Cairo’s old fortifications.
Collection of Bronze Age Pottery at Khortytsia National ReserveUkraine10.26301/f72n-2s90PublishedKhortytsia National Reserve , NGO SRL "Archaic" Bronze Age, pottery, nomads, Ukraine, SteppeN/AArchaeological objects at the Khortytsia National Reserve were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Reserve. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesThe collection represents seven different pots from the Bronze Age of the Ukrainian Steppe. They are attributed back to the III-II millennia BCE. This time is of particular interest in Ukrainian history, since the Steppe of this time has been habituated by the first bearers of the modern European genetic type (Yamna culture people). These objects give an extra hint on how the Bronze Age societies view the world and inhabited Ukrainian Steppe. For more details please review the manifest.
Madaen Saleh TombSaudi Arabia10.26301/f8ke-7943PublishedN/AHegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)Madaen Saleh, Nabateans, 1st century CE, archeology, tombs, sandstone, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.Madain Saleh is the southernmost outpost of the Nabateans; this tomb is from the first century, CE. Note the roughly chiseled walls, different from the outside smoothly carved features, KAUST arranged this CAVEcam expedition as part of a training session conducted by Dick Ainsworth, Tom DeFanti, and Dan Sandin, for KAUST Visualization Lab team members.
Antarctic Expedition Huts - Scotts Terra Nova HutAntarctica10.26301/fexy-pm96PublishedGeometria exploration, shelter, shackletonN/AGeometria conducted digital documentation work for Antarctica New Zealand Event K021, a scientific collaboration between conservation architects Archifact, the University of Minnesota, the University of Waikato, Bath University, Hong Kong University, and Western Cape University. Through this collaboration, researchers have been able to monitor deterioration of the huts over time, combining different methodologies such as laser scanning with scentific approaches in biology and chemistry. Geometria donated data from three Antarctic Expedition Huts to CyArk in 2010.Constructed on the last continent of human exploration, the Antarctic Exploration Huts are reminders of the significant physical and mental challenges early explorers endured throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries on the Antarctic continent. Ten different countries launched seventeen major expeditions throughout this time, and the huts provided enough shelter to make their stay in one of the coldest places on the planet manageable. Reflecting human ingenuity and drive during the age of exploration, these structures are a testament to the power of the unknown and what is possible when people are determined to understand it.
Baa Miskiyy/Hukuru Miskiyy - Dhiffushi (KFA-DFS-1)Maldives10.26301/fht9-8612PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, a Nikon D750, amd a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone for photogrammetry. ).This mosque compound site includes a coral stone mosque building, a well and a yard previously used as a cemetery, although the coral stone grave markers have been destroyed and removed from the site.
SS CandaceUnited States of America10.26301/fmkr-g474PublishedCyArk whaling, ship, gold rush, san francisco, N/AIn 2012 CyArk staff documented the hull of the SS Candace using LiDAR laser scanning to help a local museum determine the exact dimensions in advance of curating an exhibit based on the discovery.The SS Candace, named after the daughter of the ship's owner, Candace Crawford Dorr was built at Hart's Shipyard in Boston in 1818. A sailing vessel built in the 'apple-cheek' style, the ship had three masts and a copper-bottom, measuring 100 feet in length. After a long and successful career at sea as a cargo ship, the Candace entered the whaling trade in the South Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. During a two year long whaling trip in the arctic the hull was badly damaged and the ship returned to San Francisco where it was decommissioned and later broken apart and sunk. In 2006 during excavation activities associated with the construction of a high rise building in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood the nearly intact hull of the Candace was uncovered 20 feet below the present street grade and was removed by archaeologists.
Medieval Kyivan Rus Artifacts at the National Museum of the History of UkraineUkraine10.26301/frm1-vk62PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , National Museum of the History of Ukraine Ukraine, Medieval, Kyivan Rus, metalworkN/AArchaeological objects at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesThese artifacts belong to Medieval Ukraine and represent its strong connection to Medieval Europe and Byzantium. They introduce Kyivan Rus as a part of the global European narrative throughout millennia. For more details please review the manifest.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound South Area 2017Turkey10.26301/fsbm-tb92PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Qasr al-FaridSaudi Arabia10.26301/g4d7-f772PublishedN/AHegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)N/AThe Qasr al-Farid tomb was carved from solid sandstone and faces harsh winds, constantly eroding the exposed facade. It's one of countless tombs in the Madain Salih, a 500 hectare region that was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 2008. The Qasr al-Farid ('Lonely Castle' in Arabic) is located in the archaeological site of Madain Salih, to the northeast of Saudi Arabia's Hijaz mountains. The standalone tomb was constructed around the 1st century AD and is one of the most famous tombs in Madain Salih. It sits completely isolated from other tombs in the area; most tombs in Madain Salih were found in groups, which explains why this one is considered 'lonely.'
Founders RockUnited States of America10.26301/g8hj-0m29PublishedN/ASouth Dakota, parkland, indigenousN/AAfter a serious flood hit Rapid City, South Dakota in 1972, the city decided to shut down the various facilities and power plants that occupied Founders Park, turning the site into public parkland. Preservation authorities have expressed concern about the historic places within the existing park -- including Founders Rock -- and efforts are being made to protect its landmarks. In May, 2013, CyArk contributed to these preservation efforts and scanned Founders Rock using a Faro S120. In 1876, as the founders of Rapid City, South Dakota planned the layout of the city, Founders Rock attracted much attention for its prehistoric Native American rock art. The site of modern-day Founders Park, located along Rapid Creek, was previously utilized by the native Lakota and Cheyenne groups as a camp site to aid their movement through the Black Hills. The area later became home to various industries, including Rapid City's first electric power plant, a lumber mill, and a meat-processing facility. Today, Founders Park is a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers, and Founders Rock is particularly iconic for its unique inscriptions.
Athiree Ziyaaraiyy, Hukuru Miskiyy Sarahahdhu (MAHS-MDV-RAA-RSG-S-001-F-0001)Maldives10.26301/g8ja-1955PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Ziyaaraiyy,Mausoleum,Religious,Islamic,Gravestone,Grave,Cemetery,BurialN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The feature is Athiree ziyaaraiyy, a rectangular ziyaaraiyy. Its base is made of coral rubble, lime mortar, lime plaster and lime wash, while its remaining walls, windows, and ceiling is built with wood. The roof is made of terracotta tiles. There is a boundary wall of coral rubble and cement. There is sand within the ziyaaraiyy and a pair of coral gravestones. The stones are standing rectangular slabs with sides that narrow into a pointed peak at the top. These stones are eroded.
Ushaiger RuinSaudi Arabia10.26301/gbpn-r037PublishedN/AAl-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural LandscapeUshaiger, Saudi Arabia, KACST, hajj, umrah, Najd, Nejd, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. This is what many of the buildings in Ushaiger look like before remodeling. This image is part of an experiment in high-dynamic range (HDR) photography, never completed (see RuinDark). Ushaiger is one of the oldest towns in the Saudi region of Najd and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from Kuwait, Iraq and Iran to perform Hajj or Umrah. It was mostly abandoned 50 years ago, but is now being reconstructed and people have started to move back in. Also see http://thompsonsinsaudi.blogspot.com/2011/04/ushaiger-village.html Quoting this website: coordinates 25°20′33″N 45°11′0″E. ... 200 kms each way of easy highway from Riyadh. As part of a training exercise for a group of scientists and engineers from KACST in Riyadh, Tom DeFanti and Andrew Prudomme went with the group to shoot these CAVEcams and also attempt some structure from motion (SfM) image capture. Thanks to Saleh Al-Harti, Mohammed Alfarhan, Azzam Asuhaibani, and Badr Altasan of KACST who got us to this amazing museum, and helped us photograph this reconstructed town.
Masjid Tuha Lam Ura (F1)Indonesia10.26301/gj39-0514PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-S-001) is a mosque built using traditional architecture with a courtyard that contains a cemetery complex. The features consist of a mosque building, water tanks, wells, grave, and gravestones. This mosque (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-STG-S-001-F-0001) is built in the traditional vernacular style of Aceh, with a two-tiered roof supported by wooden pillars on a square floor plan. There are four main pillars in the middle of the structure, with twelve hexagonal supporting pillars along the edges. At the base of the pillars there is a wooden frame that extends around and binds all the edge posts. Each side pole is then joined with a wooden support at the top. Ribs and battens are also made of wood. The structure is joined using wooden pegs, without metal nails, though some parts are tied together with fiber rope. There are several wooden ornaments carved on the roof beams . The roof has been renovated using metal material.This mosque has no walls. The perimeter wall is only about 1 m high surrounding the entire building. The walls and floors are made from cement. The pillars are slightly elevated above the floor and supported by foundations stones. There is a wooden gate with ornamental carvings on the entrance atop stairs leading up to the mosque. There is a pulpit inside.
Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio CarmeloUnited States of America10.26301/gkca-yk17PublishedCyArk california, mission, spanish, alta californiaN/AIn the spring of 2012, CyArk partnered with the Carmel Mission Foundation to digitally document Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo as part of CyArk's larger El Camino Real project, which aims to digitally document all twenty-one missions along El Camino Real established by the Spanish in Alta California. Initially established in Monterey, Mission San Carlos relocated in 1771 to Carmel and was renamed 'San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo.' The mission served as headquarters for Franciscan Father-Presidents Serra and his successor Fermín Lasuén, and is also the burial site of both individuals. The seventh place of worship constructed on the site, the stone church, was constructed between 1773 and 1797 under the supervision of master stonemason Manuel Esteban Ruíz of Mexico City, using the rare but economical catenary arch. The tile-roofed adobe brick structures surrounding the mission quadrangle, which housed the friars’ quarters (convento) as well as workshops for the various trades, fell into ruin from the mid-1830s onwards due to post-secularization abandonment and the depredations of weather, earthquakes and vandals.
San Antonio Missions - Mission EspadaUnited States of America10.26301/gke9-zf09PublishedCritigen , CyArk San Antonio Missionstexas, san antonio, christianity, spanish, catholic, colonization, colonialismN/AIn the spring of 2010, CyArk collaborated with the National Park Service and Los Compadres, now known as Mission Heritage Partners, to digitally preserve San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. CyArk partnered with Critigen, a geospatial consulting company which used laser scanning and digital photography to document the missions. The 3D data was used by site managers for the continued preservation of the missions as well as the creation of interactive educational materials. The documentation was also used to inform the sites' application for inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List, to which it was successfully inscribed in 2015.Located along the San Antonio River in Texas, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park encompasses five Spanish Colonial sites: Mission Concepción, Mission Espada, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and the Espada Aqueduct. These outposts were originally built to expand and defend the Spanish frontier and spread Christianity to local Native American populations, but also acted as centers of agricultural production, weaving, iron working, and carpentry. Today, the San Antonio Missions represent the largest collection of Spanish Colonial missions in the United States.
Collection of Stone Figures at Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of DniproUkraine10.26301/gnv7-xz76PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro Ukraine, Steppe, art, stelae, Scythian, Cumans, anthropomorphicN/AArchaeological objects at the Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesNine stelae introduce the iconic examples of the anthropomorphic sculptures found in the prehistory and history of the European Steppe. They represent the art of the wast timespan from the I millennia BCE to the 15th century AD and represent the main components of the worldview of the nomadic inhabitants of the region — Scythians, Cumans, Pechenegs, etc. For more details please review the manifest.
Masjid Tuha Teungku Chik Di Tiro (F1)Indonesia10.26301/gny1-1n48PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-TIR-S-002) is an education and religious complex that contains an old wooden mosque, a more modern mosque, a number of graves, and modern school buildings/facilities. The main focus of the heritage documentation is the wooden mosque. The mosque is a modern restoration/reconstruction of a historic mosque that used to be in the same location. The feature (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-TIR-S-002-F-0001) is a traditional Acehnese wooden mosque with a two-tiered roof. The mosque has square floor plan and is built on a concrete foundation raised about 1 meter above ground level. The interior floor of the mosque is covered in white stone tiles. The wooden walls of the structure are partially enclosed. The lower walls are made from solid wooden boards; the upper walls" are a wooden lattice that allows light and air into the interior of the mosque. Some of the wooden panels on the exterior of the structure have decorative geometric patterns. There is an entrance on the east side of the structure. A small set of wooden steps leads up to a small
Fontana di Piazza Farnese - RomeItaly10.26301/grmg-5g50PublishedDominique Rissolo fontana, fountain, RomeN/A Attenni, Martina & Griffo, Marika & Inglese, Carlo & Ippolito, Alfonso & Lo, Eric & Rissolo, Dominique. (2021). Flexibility of Dense 3D Data Capture: Rapid Documentation of Monumental Fountains in Rome. Studies in Digital Heritage. 5. 62-74. 10.14434/sdh.v5i1.31442. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/sdh.v5i1.31442The Fontane della Piazza Farnese are two identical decorative fountains located in the Piazza Farnese, in front of the Palazzo Farnese in Rome, Italy. They were placed in the Piazza in the 16th century.
Bagan - Eim Ya Kyaung (Post Earthquake)Myanmar (formerly Burma)10.26301/gsx5-jf85UpcomingCyArk Baganburma, buddhist, pagan kingdom, pagoda, monasteryN/ACyArk conducted a third independent mission to Bagan in 2017, following two earlier expeditions in collaboration with Carleton University. The 2017 mission took place following a major earthquake in 2016 and the documentation was focused on the extent of damage that occurred to previously surveyed monuments.These expeditions assisted UNESCO and the Myanmar Department of Archaeology (DoA) towards conservation efforts at the massive archaeological site. CyArk and partners utilized LiDAR and both aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry to document the monuments. This expedition was funded through the Google Cultural Institute. The ancient city of Bagan, was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Bagan Kingdom from approximately 1044 to 1287 CE. The rulers of Bagan oversaw the construction of over 5,000 religious monuments over an area covering about 65 square kilometers on the Bagan plains. More than 2,000 of the original structures have survived in varying states of repair until the present and can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Built in the mid-13th century, Eim Ya Kyaung was originally constructed as a monastery and converted into a temple. The structure is unique in construction with a single-storied pentagonal shape.
Mission San Luis ReyUnited States of America10.26301/gtv8-ax05PublishedCyArk , Center of Interdisciplinary Science for Art, Architecture and Archaeology (CISA3) california, mission, spanish, oceanside, alta californiaN/AIn August, 2012, CyArk joined a team from UC San Diego's Center of Interdisciplinary Science for Art, Architecture, and Archaeology (CISA3) to digitally document Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in the city of Oceanside. In just 3.5 days, the joint team scanned the massive mission compound, an effort that will contribute to the digital documentation project of the twenty-one Spanish missions along El Camino Real in Alta California.Deemed the 'King of the Missions,' Mission San Luis Rey de Francia was founded on June 13, 1798 and was the 18th Spanish mission established in California. Named after Saint Louis IX, King of France, the current church structure dates to 1811. By 1818, Mission San Luis was the most prosperous establishment in California, with six ranches under its charge, and by 1830, it became the largest building in California. The mission was designated as a National Historic Landmark under the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The exterior of the church was stabilized and preserved in 1984, with various restoration projects continuing today. Currently in-progress is a system of modern earthquake retrofitting for the basilica.
Angel Island Immigration StationUnited States of America10.26301/gx0t-ck71PublishedCyArk united state, california, immigration, history, asian american, poetryN/AIn October 2020 CyArk documented the the Immigration Station using aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry as well as LiDAR or laser scanning. The data collected was used as the basis for the creation of virtual guided tour of the site, allowing virtual visitors to observe details of select poetry and inscriptions on the walls and gain new insight into the complexities of American immigration history within the 3D digital space. The project was completed in partnership with Angel Island State Park, the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, and with the generous support of Iron Mountain.From 1910 to 1940, the Angel Island Immigration Station in California functioned as a Detention Center for people immigrating to the United States through the West Coast. Many of the people that passed through Angel Island came from Asia but also South America, Russia, Mexico, Australia, and Canada. Hundreds of inscriptions mark the walls of the former Immigration Station Detention Center including poems, names, dates, and images. Inscribed by detainees, the writing on the wall provides insight into the lives of those detained on the island. The Angel Island Immigration Station is one of only two National Historic Landmarks in the United States focused on Asian and Asian American history.
Collection of Paleolithic Artifacts at the National Museum of the History of UkraineUkraine10.26301/gyn6-0g59PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , National Museum of the History of Ukraine Ukraine, Upper Paleolithic, art, figurine, ivory, bone, Stone AgeN/AArchaeological objects at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesA collection of unique Paleolithic objects from Ukraine. It includes the distinctive asset of the unique Upper Paleolithic art made of mammoth ivory and bone — figurines and jewelry with complex ornamentation. These artifacts don't have analogs anywhere else — they introduce the Upper Paleolithic in Ukraine as a separate phenomenon that requires its contextualization language. For more details please review the manifest.
Ancient Corinth Greece10.26301/h3r7-t916PublishedThe American School of Classical Studies at Athens , CyArk saint paul, city, ancient greece, architectureN/AIn collaboration with the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, CyArk documented the mythical Peirene Fountain and the Temple of Apollo in the city of Ancient Corinth, Greece. Survey of the extant structures was conducted primarily with LiDAR and both terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry. The surviving frescoes within the Peirene Fountain were surveyed with an Artec scanner, which measures the 3D shape of a surface using pulsating light and a camera system. CyArk's digital documentation of the temple and fountain provided the ASCSA with accurate and precise data on the current state of preservation for both architectural complexes. In particular, it was important to record Peirene which is currently closed to the public due to concerns surrounding its preservation. This work was made possible through the generous support of the Macricostas Family Foundation.Ancient Corinth sits in a strategic position between land and sea and the ancient Greek city came to prominence by controlling area trade routes. An important cultural center throughout history, the city was known for its artistic innovations and the ruins today show numerous Greek, Roman, and Byzantine architectural features. The heart of ancient Corinth was the Fountain of Peirene, a freshwater spring featured in Greek mythology which also served as the primary source of water for Corinth.
Hypogeum of the VolumnisItaly10.26301/h45n-ep48PublishedUniversity of Ferrara etruscan, italy, perugia, hypogeum, ipogeo, tombsN/AIn 2004, students and faculty from the University of Ferrara took 22 high definition scans in the Etruscan Tombs of Ipogeo dei Volumni. The focus was primarily on the hypogeum, carved out of sandstone 5.3 meters bellow grade, however parts of the entrance and terraced tombs atop the joining staircase were included. In 2007, Oliver Monson of CyArk visited the site, returning with detailed digital photos of both the entrance and accompanying tombs.Much of what is known about Etruscan culture is derived from unearthed tombs like Ipogeo dei Volumni. The Etruscan civilization is believed by some historians to have developed around 700BCE. Archaeological findings have shown Archaic Erturia (the parent culture) are recognized by their painted tombs, elaborate bronze work and highly organized settlements. 'The late fourth and early third centuries were characterized by renewed vigour among the Etruscan elites, resulting impressive funerary monuments and seemingly futile resistance to gradual Romanization between the third and first century BCE.'4The hypogeum of Impogeo dei Volumni accumulated hundreds of tombs while active between 300 and 100 BCE and was probably closed off following the Romans takeover of the Etruscan civialation. Uncovered accidently in 1840 and fully excavated in the 1960'a, the Etruscan Hypogeum of the Volumni family is the largest and most complete of the 38 know Etruscan style tomb sites in the Palazzone burial ground. The hypogeum consists of 10 chambers connected to the central atrium, reflecting the organization of Roman style housing during this time. The atrium, carved from the live sandstone, appears to mimic a traditional wooden ceiling construction and support system.
Masjid Tgk. Di Kandang (O1)Indonesia10.26301/h7ce-2590PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-SKT-S-001) is a mosque complex where a new mosque was built on the same area of the former mosque. Several elements of the older mosque are still visible, including a pool for ablution water and a grave in front of the new mosque building. Several components from the previous mosque are displayed inside the new mosque, including a pulpit and bamboo ladder. An ornately decorated pulpit (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-SKT-S-001-O-0001) located in the mosque. It is a free-standing object, largely made from wood, and rests on a slightly raised base. The lower half is a rectangular-shaped box. Two standing pillars on each side of the front opening support a raised decorative arch. Four additional pillars in a square alignment at the rear of the pulpit support a raised roof. A small step ladder inside the pulpit leads to this raised area. The roof is an octagonal dome with eight pointed extended corners. On top of roof, a peak with an octagonal mace ornament is crowned with a lotus flower. Most of the exterior surfaces are covered in intricately carved floral and geometric decorations, which are painted gold and blue. On the inside of the top front panel, there is a carved Arabic inscription. The inscription has a date of 1253 H (1837).
The Black Bear Inn - TewkesburyUnited Kingdom10.26301/hcbq-fw81PublishedRoyal Agricultural University - Cultural Heritage Institute N/APoint cloud data and images collected with a Trimble X7 scanner. Software used: Trimble Perspective, Trimble RealWorks and Autodesk ReCap Pro. A collaboration between Gloucestershire Building Recording Group and the Royal Agricultural University. Data collect by Isobel Milne for a Master dissertation researching civilian use of 3D scanning to record, identify and share information on medieval timber framed roof structures.One of the oldest public houses in Gloucestershire, reputed to date back to 1308. Positioned adjacent to King John Bridge which crossed the River Avon in Tewkesbury, it was also known as Ye Olde Black Bear. Dendrochronological analysis of this medieval building reveals construction is likely to be from 1436 to 1441. The areas scanned include the cross wing, main range and kitchen wing.
Ahu'ena HeiauUnited States of America10.26301/hegb-zz35PublishedGauge Point Calibration , CyArk hawaii, kamehameha, temple, kingdom, wahi pana, polynesiaN/AIn late 2010 CyArk was able to conduct the documentation phase for the Digital Preservation of three culturally significant sites, or wahi pana on the island of Hawaii. The wahi pana chosen were the Hulihe'e Palace, Ahu'ena Heiau, and parts of the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge) National Park. The joint effort was a pilot project to raise awareness of Hawaii's extraordinary need of preservation. And to promote cultural sites within the island that are often neglected or forgotten by the average tourists who come for beaches and sun. This data will create the opportunity to enhance conservation and preservation methods, promote virtual and cultural tourism, generate new interpretive and educational materials, and safeguard the sites digitally in the case of catastrophic loss or damage in the future. This effort cwould not have been possible without the generous support and collaboration of Paul Horner and the Keauhou Beach Resort , Lolly Davis and the Daughters of Hawaii , Tommy Hickcox and the King Kamehameha Hotel , Superintendent Kathy Billings and the staff of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, and D'Arcy Trask of Gauge Point Calibration. Located on a small artificial island across from Kamakahonu Beach and King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua, the Ahu'ena Heiau – a temple of peace and prosperity – was built by King Kamehameha I between 1812 and 1813 to honor Lono, the god of fertility. It served as the king's personal refuge and was his home for the last years of his life.
Iyá MoòpóNigeria10.26301/hevx-jf76PublishedCyArk , Ímísí3D Osun-Osogbo Sacred GroveN/AIn September 2019, CyArk and a team from IMISI3D in collaboration with the Adunni Olorisha Trust (AOT) and the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) of Nigeria documented three monumental structures at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Osun Osogbo. Despite its national and international significance, many of the shrines and art pieces in the Sacred Grove have fallen into disrepair over the years due to a lack of resources. In an effort to revitalize some of the work done by Susanne Wenger, since 2005 the AOT and NCMM have begun implementing conservation efforts on some of the shrines in collaboration with the local community. The documentation completed as part of this project provides a comprehensive and detailed inventory of the current conditions in 2019 as well as a variety of multimedia content that can be used to raise awareness of the site. Aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry and laser scanning were employed at Ilèdi Ontòtòo, the assembly hall of the Ògbóni earth cult; Ojúbo Òsogbo, the central shrine for Òsun worship and Iyá Moòpó , a monumental statue and shrine to the goddess of women's occupations. Over the course of one week, CyArk and four workshop participants from IMISI3D documented the structures and conducted interviews with local artists and artisans in Òsogbo.The 75 hectare sacred grove of Osun Osogbo is the last remaining high forest in the country containing monumental sculptures and shrines depicting Yoruba deities. The site was assigned World Heritage status in 2005, and represents the last example of a once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves by the Yoruba people. The site is unique in having a large component of 20th century sculpture, some created by Austrian artist Suzanne Wenger who eventually became a high priestess and dedicated her life to the sacred grove.
Makam Tgk MarhumIndonesia10.26301/hfj0-kq76PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PDA-S-001) is an Islamic cemetery on the top of a hill that contains at least twelve in situ graves placed longitudinally east-west with an orientation facing west (Qibla). The graves are marked with standing slab gravestones carved from andesite or sandstone. Two of the gravestones have Arabic inscriptions, but most are plain flat gravestones without ornamentation or inscriptions.
Monastery of Santa Maria de Santes CreusSpain10.26301/hhgh-v553PublishedCalidos monastery, convent, Catalonia, Calidos, CHEI, ruins, church, gothic, romanesqueN/AA collaboration between Calidos and University of California San Diego's Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiative (CHEI), this dataset consists of 2245 images, 430 captured through manual drone flight, and 1815 from terrestrial cameras. Aerial photogrammetry covers the whole site, terrestrial photogrammetry covers the external courtyard and central gazeboThe Monastery of Santa Maria de Santes Creus was built in the 12th century AD, and houses the royal tombs of Peter III of Aragon and his son King James II. It was in use by Cistercian monks until the mid 18th century, and was made a national monument in 1921. The site contains many highly ornate examples of romanesque and gothic architecture and artwork.
Normandy American CemeteryFrance10.26301/hk15-b859PublishedCyArk ABMC, ww2, WWII, cemetery, normandy, colleville-sur-merN/AIn 2018, CyArk traveled to Normandy, France to digitally capture and archive the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. This project was in continuation of CyArk's prior work in the area preserving sites associated with the Allied-led attack on German-occupied France during World War II, also known as D-Day. Working with the American Battle Monuments Commission, CyArk conducted an aerial survey using techniques in photogrammetry and laser scanning to document important structures. Documentation included indexing and photographing 9,386 headstones, providing site managers with high quality and easily accessible photographs to share with loved ones and family members.Overlooking the English Channel, the headstones of thousands of American soldiers who lost their lives in battles along the French coast are a reminder of the area's turbulent history. The US First Army established the cemetery following the D-Day attack on June 8, 1944. It was the first of a total of thirteen World War II cemeteries that the United States would establish on European soil, reflecting the massive loss of life of the deadliest war in history. Seemingly never-ending lines of stark white crosses communicate not only the loss of life, but also the significant personal impact that the war had on fellow surviving soldiers and loved ones back home. Today, the site is a place of remembrance for family members, local residents, and visitors from around the world to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in French waters and soil, turning the tide of the war in favor of Allied forces.
301 - 333 Valencia St. and 14th St. - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/hnn2-dt82PublishedBrian Tolle , Susanna Douglas , Joseph McGovern BLM, San Francisco, muralN/AThe documentation of this site was part of the Map the Moment project, intended to capture spontaneous and temporary changes to the public streetscape. This data was collected by Brian Tolle, Susanna Douglas, and Joseph McGovern and was processed by Pavel Matoušek. The team used a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 to scan this site.Many businesses had been forced to temporarily close because of the CoViD-19 pandemic, and covered their windows with plywood. These plywood panels became canvases for artists, as well as protesters in the Black Lives Matter Movement. This block of businesses was a good example of how untreated plywood became a canvas for spray paint graffiti, while even a simple mural might be left relatively un-tagged.
Tanks at Museum of the Slovak National UprisingSlovakia10.26301/hq6k-st83PublishedAcademy Arts in Banská Bystrica , Technical University of Košice slovakia, military heritage, tank, Banská BystricaN/AIn June 2021 American non-profit organization CyArk and Slovakian partner Capturing Reality partnered to provide a joint training workshop on 3D Documentation for students from the Academy Arts in Banská Bystrica and the Technical University of Košice. The Preserving Slovakian Heritage Workshop resulted in new skills for Slovakian youth and provided an opportunity to strengthen ties between Slovakia and the United States through cultural and technical exchange. The two week long course trained students how to document historic sites using photogrammetry and process the resulting images with Capturing Reality. This project was completed in partnership with the American Spaces Slovakia and supported by a grant from the US Embassy in Bratislava. As part of the training event, students documented two military vehicles at the Museum of the Slovak National Uprising in Banská Bystrica. Sd.Kfz. 251 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251) half-track was a World War II German armored personnel carrier designed by the Hanomag company, based on its earlier, unarmored Sd.Kfz. 11 vehicle. The Sd.Kfz. 251 was designed to transport the Panzergrenadier (German mechanized infantry) into battle.
Eneolithic Stelae at National Historical Museum of DniproUkraine10.26301/hr10-4h66PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro Ukraine, Eneolithic, art, stelae, Kernosivsky, Natalivska, anthropomorphN/AArchaeological objects at the Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesTwo stelae introduce the brightest examples of the Eneolithic anthropomorphic sculptures found in the prehistory of the European Steppe. They are attributed to the IV millennia BCE and represent the main components of the worldview of the Eneolithic inhabitants of the region, who are sometimes considered to be the first Indo-European communities in Europe. For more details please review the manifest.
Borgo Medievale di TorinoItaly10.26301/hrdy-b471UpcomingN/Amountain, medieval, italy, castleN/AA multi-modal scan was performed of the Borgo including terrestrial lidar and photogrammetry, mobile lidar, and aerial drone. The dataset includes 28 lidar scans, 1206 drone images, and 2818 terrestrial images. This survey was performed in partnerhsip by the University of California San Diego's Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiative, and the Politecnico Torino's Geomatics for Cultural Heritage labs as part of the Turin 1911 project. The Borgo Medioevale is a replica medieval village and castle in Valentino Park, built for the 1884 general Italian exposition.
Makam Nisan Granit (F2)Indonesia10.26301/hxz2-j852PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-005) contains two graves laid out side by side within several meters of each other. The Islamic graves stretch north to south with an orientation towards the qibla (west). The graves are marked with a pair of head- and foot stones. The gravestones carry inscriptions. (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-005-F-001) This head- and footstone pair mark one of two graves with similar monuments at an isolated, overgrown site near the village of Beuringen in North Aceh. They are in the form of grant slabs with a sloping finial framed with an ornamental S-curve motif. On both sides of the main body a border embellished with chain-work motif carving frames a panel filled with an inscription in Arabic script.
Collection of Iron Age Artifacts at National Historical Museum of DniproUkraine10.26301/hy2g-vw29PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro Ukraine, Iron Age, Greek colonization, Ancient Greece, Scythians, Chernyakhivska culture, pottery, metalworkN/AArchaeological objects at the Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesNineteen Objects introduce the representative collection of the material culture of the Ukrainian Steppe Iron Age. They include the ceramics and figurative art of the Ancient Greek colonization and pottery of the Iron Age Chernyakhiv culture (associated with the Gothic presence in Ukraine). These objects are attributed in a timespan of V century BC — V century AD. Their variety shows the diversity of material culture of that time. For more details please review the manifest.
Medinet Habu Second CourtEgypt10.26301/hz7v-hp59PublishedN/AMedinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinet_Habu_(temple) CAVECam #16 'LuxorMedinetHabuSecondCourt' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. It is the Second Court.
Cidade Velha - FortCabo Verde10.26301/j352-kn54PublishedCyArk Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grandechurch, fortress, pillar, colonialism, creoleN/AIn March 2015, CyArk digitally documented Cidade Velha in partnership with the African World Heritage Fund. Panoramic photography and LiDAR laser scanning were completed at four locations around the city including the Sé Cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, Fort Real de São Filipe and the Pillory square. CyArk also conducted a training workshop for African World Heritage Fund staff, local experts from Cape Verde and a variety of heritage specialists from the Lusophone community around the world. The workshop focused on digital documentation methods and the how digital data can be used for conservation.

First colonized in the mid-1400s by the Portuguese, Cabo Verde would quickly become the center of the largest human diaspora in history.

Beginning relatively small scaled, the town, Ribeira Grande, received a Royal Charter in 1466 giving permission to own and trade enslaved captives from Africa. Over the next 100 years, Ribeira Grande would increase in importance through its dominant trade in gold and slaves to the extent of being subject to frequent raids by pirates and other nations, including Sir Francis Drake in 1585, making it necessary to build the strongest fort of its day, Forte de Sao Felipe, in 1590.

With the building of the fort, Ribeira Grande stood center stage in the industry of human trafficking, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the majority of Cabo Verdians were involved in the slave trade in one way or another, from direct purchasing and selling to outfitting ships sailing east or north.

With an intense mixing of cultures, Cabo Verde became the first colony to establish a creole language and culture that still exists today.

Due to its strategic location between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Cabo Verde was an essential stop for early explorers traveling West including Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas and James Cook. As an international port of call, Cabo Verde also became an experimental ground for new fruits and vegetables heading from and into Europe and the Americas.

Ribeira Grande began to decline beginning with an attack by the French in 1712. A new capital was founded to the west, Praia, and lured the elite class away from Ribeira Grande, now called Cidade Velha, or old town.

Ananias ChapelSyria10.26301/j4g0-ek82PublishedN/AAncient City of Damascuschurch, byzantine empire, saint paul, catholicN/AThe digital documentation of the Ananias chapel was part of Project Anqa, a collaboration between CyArk, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and Carleton University and funded by the UK based charity, Arcadia Foundation. Responding to the catastrophic loss of heritage in the Middle East, the project seeks to further protect monuments through training local heritage professionals in digital preservation techniques. In partnership with the UNESCO Office for the Preservation of Syrian Cultural Heritage, CyArk trained Syrian heritage professionals in Lebanon to carry out the digital documentation of six sites in Damascus.The Chapel of Saint Ananias, also known as the House of Saint Ananias, is a small underground chapel located in the ancient city of Damascus, Syria. The site is connected to the biblical story of Jesus's disciple, Saul of Tarsus, later known as St. Paul the Apostle. Over many centuries, non-Christian rulers have continually destroyed the chapel, rebuilt as a pagan temple and mosque before Franciscans rebuilt it in 1814. The chapel consists of two small stone wall rooms with sparse furniture and decor. An altar sits at the end of the room in front of a short row of pews, reflecting the simplicity of early christian churches. The Chapel of Saint Ananias continues to hold services and is an important Christian pilgrimage site.
Ramesseum Egypt10.26301/j7dp-3713PublishedN/AAncient Thebes with its NecropolisLuxor, Ramses, Egypt, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. CAVECam #20 "LuxorThebesRamesseum" This CAVEcam was shot in the Ramesseum in Thebes. T See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramesseum
Women's Rights National Historic Park - Wesleyan ChapelUnited States of America10.26301/j8rw-xa22PublishedN/Asuffrage, vote, New YorkN/AIn October 2019 CyArk traveled to Seneca Falls, New York to document three buildings associated with the Women's Rights National Historic Park. Each site bore witness to important events that were central to the first women’s rights convention. In collaboration with the National Park Service, CyArk created LiDAR scans with a Faro S350 to document the Wesleyan Chapel, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, and the Hunt House, helping preserve these important places and the stories that they tell.On July 19, 1848, hundreds of people crowded into the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York to participate in a public discussion about the rights of women that challenged all social conventions of the time. The following two-day convention included the presentation and signing of the Declaration of Sentiments, a document modeled after the Declaration of Independence, outlining the many ways in which women were denied equal status to men. At a time when it was unacceptable for women to have a public life outside the home, let alone speak at a public forum, the events that took place at the Wesleyan Chapel marked a major milestone in the ongoing fight for women’s equality.
Fuvahmulah Havitta 2 (GNI-HAD-6-S2)Maldives10.26301/jc6h-e678PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist sites, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry).These ruins mark one of thirteen structures in Fuvahmulah Havitta (Fua Mulaku Havitta ) that had been components of a Buddhist ritual complex before the conversion of the island's population to Islam in the twelfth century.
Palacio Rivero - Chan Chan Archaeological ZonePeru10.26301/jgf3-jm06PublishedCyArk Chan Chan Archaeological Zonechan chan, peru, trujillo, chimuN/A CyArk traveled to Northern Peru in August 2019 to document the Palacio Tschudi and Palacio Rivero walled complexes within the UNESCO world heritage site of Chan Chan. The sites documented were selected in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of Peru through the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de La Libertad and the Proyecto Especial Complejo Arqueologico Chan Chan (Pecach). Mapping efforts included LiDAR laser scanning, terrestrial photogrammetry and aerial photogrammetry with drones. Higher resolution capture was completed at the funerary complex at Palacio Rivero and the audiencias at Palacio Tschudii. The funerary complex and audiencias are protected with protective roof coverings and cannot be documented from the air. A workshop on digital documentation was held for participants from the Proyecto Especial Complejo Arqueológico Chan Chan around digital documentation and processing techniques for use in the ongoing monitoring program.Chan Chan Archaeological Site was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1986. The property’s Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, adopted in 2011, describes it as an 'absolute masterpiece of town planning' that 'uniquely integrates the symbolic and sacred architecture with technological knowledge and the adaptation to the native environment'. Over 100,000 people visit the site every year to gain a better understanding of the lives of those who built one of the most powerful empires in pre-Columbian America. At the time of the property’s inscription, the World Heritage Committee decided to simultaneously inscribe it on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the rapid deterioration of the archaeological site’s state of conservation, Resulting from its vulnerability to climatic conditions. The adobe metropolis of Chan Chan was once the capital city of the Chimú civilization which flourished on the northern coast of Peru between the 10th and 15th centuries. Stretching over twenty square kilometers, Chan Chan was once the largest pre-Columbian city in South America. The Chimú transformed the landscape of the area with thousands of structures, adobe walls etched with images of fish and seabirds and intricately shaped geometrical designs. The city planning reflects a strict political and social hierarchy, marked by the city's division into nine
Benteng Kuta Lubuk (F1)Indonesia10.26301/jj5k-8p23PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-003) is a large wall running right along the coast. It is surrounded by sea to the north, elongated hills to the west and south, and the mouth of Krueng Lubhok to the east. This fortress faces Lubhok Bay, between Ujung Batee Kapal and Ujung Pelancu. There is a wall structure with two bastions on both front corners, a foundation structure, a mound with stone on it, and several graves. Around the site, there are many stone ruins. There are traces of ruins up to about 300 m from the main site to the southeast. There are also some surface finds of ceramic and pottery sherds across the site. This feature (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-003-F001) is an open trapezium with walls on the west, north, and east sides. It is part of a large coastal defensive fortification. The west wall is about 28 meters long and and relatively intact. The north wall is about 90 meters long has already suffered a lot of damage. There are some embrasures to place cannons. Many have been damaged, only three are still clearly visible. The east wall is about 25 meters long is only survived by its foundation. The north wall is the front side facing the sea. The walls of this fort are composed of andesite stone with lime-plaster. What is left of the walls range in height, with the highest points between 3 - 4 meters. The thickness of the walls at the bottom is wider than the top. At the top, the 1 m wide outer side is made higher about 1 meter. The inner side about 1.2 m wide is used as a walkway or corridor. This wall is connected to the bastion at the east and west corners.
Al Balad Screen BottlesSaudi Arabia10.26301/jn1f-sc60PublishedN/AHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to MakkahAl-Balad, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, restoration, urban, wood, windows, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.Al-Balad is the 7th century center of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under restoration. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Balad,_Jeddah This back street in Al-Balad is typical (in 2012). Note the elaborate carved wood structures over the windows that are used to capture the sea breezes and vent the heat from the housing, although now they often sprout window-style air conditioners.
Fort San LorenzoPanama10.26301/jndy-6p72PublishedSummit Engineering and Design Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzoport, atlantic, village, ruins, colonialism N/AThe data of Fort San Lorenzo was collected in March 2013 by Mr. Daryl Johnson, Founder of Summit Engineering and Design in Ferndale, Washington. The data was donated to CyArk who archived the data and provided a copy to the site.Located on the west bank of the modern Panama Canal, Fort San Lorenzo is an outstanding example of Spanish Colonial military architecture. Construction of the structure was started in 1595 upon the orders of King Philip the Second of Spain to protect the mouth of the Chagres River, a strategic waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Control of the waterway provided access to the riches of the South American colonies along the Pacific Ocean and the site was considered to be one of the 'keys' to the Americas. Due to its strategic location the fort was under constant attack by pirates and other conquering forces and as a result, the fort had to be rebuilt three times between the 17th and 18th centuries.
Makam Putroe BaleeIndonesia10.26301/jt3v-yg67PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PID-S-001) is an Islamic cemetery complex consisting of at least ten graves placed longitudinally north-south with an orientation facing west (Qibla). Each grave is marked by different types of carved gravestones.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound North Area 2012Turkey10.26301/jw7s-jk65PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Akers MillUnited States of America10.26301/jwsh-x267PublishedCyArk georgia, mill, industrial, akers, nps, civil warN/AAkers Mill is an important historic component of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CHAT), managed by the National Park Service but has several immediate needs as part of ongoing management and stabilization including. In 2013 CyArk and Clemson University collaborated with the National Park Service to provide. Accurate 3D recordation of existing conditions of the Akers Mill Ruins, Assess the site in order to develop a stabilization priority, and provide ongoing access to accurate data and stabilization reports for the management of the site and future creation of additional deliverables.Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CHAT) was established to provide recreational opportunities and access to the Chattahoochee River and the historic and cultural resources contained within. The rich human history along the banks of the Chattahoochee River includes; prehistoric sites, early industrial sites, historic bridges and other points of significant historical value. The Akers Mill ruins represent a significant period in the industrial history and evolution within the Atlanta metropolitan area. Few notable water powered industrial complexes survive near the banks of the Chattahoochee River in their historic context and adjacent to a waterway for producing power. The noteworthy ruins remaining at Akers Mill area represent structures designed to mill corn and wheat during the transition from water to steam power. The mill operated before, during and after the American Civil War.
Khirbat en-NahasJordan10.26301/jzqg-pc30PublishedN/Acopper, mine, neolithicN/ASince 1997, the UC San Diego Levantine Archaeology Laboratory has worked closely with the Department of Antiquities of Jordan on a deep-time study of the role of mining and metallurgy over nine thousand years from the Neolithic period to Islamic times – in Jordan’s Faynan district, some 50 km south of the Dead Sea. Faynan, located near the beautiful Dana Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature Biosphere Reserve, is home to one of the world’s best preserved ancient copper mining and metallurgy districts. The UCSD project is called the Edom Lowlands Regional Archaeology Project, or ELRAP. ELRAP is special because of its focus on developing and using a high-tech, on-site digital archaeology system. Through the project students have gained extensive experience not only participating in archaeological survey and excavation, but also mastering an array of digital survey and recording tools. There is also a strong daily field laboratory component to the research that includes analysis of ceramics, zooarchaeology, archaeometallurgy, lithics, digital photography, GIS and more. The excavated material from KEN consists primarily of ceramics and material associated with the process of copper production, including slag, furnace fragments, tuyere pipes and copper left behind. Other special finds include scarabs, beads and other objects related to daily life at KEN. The digital collection consists of the spatial data collected during excavation, descriptions of important finds, illustrations, photographs, video, three-dimensional scans of objects and the site, and spectrographic data.As a part of the Edom Lowlands Regional Archaeology Project the UCSD Levantine Archaeology Lab under the direction of Prof. Thomas Levy, has excavated three seasons at Khirbat en-Nahas (KEN). This study of Iron Age state formation in southern Jordan is deeply rooted in three conceptual frameworks: a) general anthropological theory concerning processes of secondary state formation and the evolution of social power, b) historical models concerning the Iron Age based on Anthropology, Biblical and extra-Biblical sources, and c) Middle Range theory that aims at linking raw archaeological data with more complex generalizations and conclusions about the past based on the hard archaeological evidence retrieved from the excavations. Fundamentally, the research was a response to the unsolved problem of who controlled metal production at this key Levantine site during the Iron Age, a period that follows the collapse of many of the Late Bronze Age civilizations in the eastern Mediterranean region. Recent field work at KEN and limited AMS radiocarbon dating have pushed back the dates for the Iron Age in Edom some 200 to 400 years earlier than previously thought (Levy et al 2004, 2005; Higham et al 2005). This has opened up new research questions that challenge models that explain the emergence of the Edomite state (i.e. core-civilization (Assyrian) dominance over Edom vs. local peer polity interaction with neighboring statelets such as Israel, Judah, Moab and others).
Medinet Habu - Columns Blue CeilingEgypt10.26301/k2yg-p293PublishedN/AMedinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinet_Habu_(temple) CAVECam #15 'LuxorMedinetHabuColumnsBlueCeiling' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. Of particular interest is the existing colors on the columns and ceilings, and the clear graffiti from 1817 and 1818. The overexposed portions of the image were, of course, due to the bright sunlight, and inspired subsequent taking of multiple exposures to attempt high-dynamic range (HDR) captures of scenes
Fontana delle Tartarughe - RomeItaly10.26301/k5y6-jr37PublishedDominique Rissolo Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Murafontana, fountain, RomeN/A Attenni, Martina & Griffo, Marika & Inglese, Carlo & Ippolito, Alfonso & Lo, Eric & Rissolo, Dominique. (2021). Flexibility of Dense 3D Data Capture: Rapid Documentation of Monumental Fountains in Rome. Studies in Digital Heritage. 5. 62-74. 10.14434/sdh.v5i1.31442. http://dx.doi.org/10.14434/sdh.v5i1.31442The Fontana delle Tartarughe (The Turtle Fountain) is a fountain of the late Italian Renaissance, located in Piazza Mattei, in the Sant'Angelo district of Rome, Italy. It was built between 1580 and 1588 by the architect Giacomo della Porta and the sculptor Taddeo Landini. The bronze turtles around the upper basin, usually attributed either to Gian Lorenzo Bernini or Andrea Sacchi, were added in either 1658 or 1659 when the fountain was restored.
Cedar Creek Grist MillUnited States of America10.26301/kbgp-9c03PublishedJensen Hughes (formerly Case Forensics Corporation) georgia, mill, industrial, akers, nps, civil warN/AIn 2015 Case Forensics Corporation documented the Cedar Creek Grist Mill using a FARO X330 laser scanner. The scanner was positioned in 30 locations in and around the mill and the adjacent covered bridge and all data was donated to CyArk.The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a historical grist mill located in Woodland, Washington listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The small water-powered mill was built in 1876 by George W. Woodham family and A.C. Reid. to produce flour, cornmeal and animal feed for settlers and U.S. Army personnel living around the Fort Vancouver area. It is the oldest working grinding mill in the state of Washington. Water from the creek flows through a wooden sluice box, into the mill, powering the turbine at an amazing rate of 47 gallons a second. The mill was restored to working condition in the 1980s and is now a working museum, showing the visitors that come from all over the world how the mill would have looked and operated in 1876
Matheerah Ziyaarat Complex (HAF-MTR-1)Maldives10.26301/kdan-hk83PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Ziyaarat, Cemetery, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.This Ziyaarat complex around the shrine of Sharif Ali al-Makki also includes five flagpoles, a well, a scale pole, and a visitors’ lodge. The last structure formerly housed a collection of manuscripts, which were still present during a 2013 site inspection tour by the Maldives Department of Heritage. When the MHS documented the site in November 2019, however all had disappeared except for one small ruined fragment (HAF-MTR-MS1).
Makam Plang Pleng Peulimbang (F1)Indonesia10.26301/ktvz-s182PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.A small burial area (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PLM-S-001) that contains one clearly defined grave marked by a pair of carved plang-pleng" gravestones. On the east side
Grand Bazaar10.26301/kv2d-bs89UpcomingN/AN/A
Maritime Archaeology Artifacts at Khortytsia National ReserveUkraine10.26301/kvf6-cz65PublishedKhortytsia National Reserve , NGO SRL "Archaic" shipwreck, maritime, cossacks, Ukraine, DniproN/AArchaeological objects at the Khortytsia National Reserve were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Reserve. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesThis asset represents the artifacts from the maritime archaeology museum at the National Reserve Khortytsia. It contains several objects dated back to the Russo-Turkish War (1735—1739), several individual 19th-century shipwrecks, and a couple of artifacts discovered at the Dnipro riverbed throughout the last decades. Given the scarcity of artifacts of that kind, each is unique and represents a complicated process of inhabiting the Ukrainian Steppe both economically and politically. For more details please review the manifest.
Sogi Power PlantJapan10.26301/kxsh-xw74PublishedTopcon , CyArk japan, industrial, meiji, hydroelectric, topconN/AIn December of 2014, Japan’s National Congress of Industrial Heritage, in collaboration with the Japanese government, nominated the Sogi Power Plant to the CyArk’s 500 Challenge acknowledging the importance of the Sogi Power Plant and its contribution to our shared global heritage. As part of recognizing the role the Sogi Power Plant has played in Japan’s cultural transformation, CyArk has partnered with the geopositioning manufacturer, Topcon and Japan’s National Congress of Industrial Heritage to document this unique site. For this project, the team employed a range of new technologies including unmanned air vehicles to photograph details of the terrain, mobile scanning to document the broader environment, and terrestrial scanners to capture the details and condition of the power plant. The data captured will contribute to the on-going efforts towards monitoring and long-term conservational planning of the site.The Sogi Power Plant is located in Kagoshima Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan and at the time of its construction in 1907, sat at the cusp of cultural change in Japan. On one side, it lies at the tail end of the Meiji period, one of the fastest periods of industrial development and maturity in the world. On the other side, the Sogi Power Plant was on the tipping point between small-scaled hydroelectric industry for exclusive commercial use and the advancement of generating hydroelectric power for everyone. Founded by Shitagau Noguchi in 1906, Sogi Denki (Electric) designed the dam to use water from the nearby Sogi-no-Taki waterfall to power the Okuchi gold mines, five miles to the north. The Sogi Power Plant exemplifies the typical style of dams during this time: low voltage, commercial use only, limited range, and in collaboration with foreign companies to help in the design and construction of their new factories. Today, the Sogi Power Plant is unique among Japan’s national industrial heritage sites as the only power plant selected from the Meiji era. Active until 1965, the Sogi Power Plant produced electricity for Kagoshim Prefectur for near 60 years. Due to the need to fight frequent floods and generate more electricity a new dam was build downstream, Tsuruda dam. Today, the Sogi Power Plant sits at great risk, submerged seven months of the year due to the larger dam’s water reservoir.
150 - 178 Valencia St. and Central Freeway - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/kyma-gq49PublishedBrian Tolle , Susanna Douglas , Joseph McGovern BLM, San Francisco, muralN/AThe documentation of this site was part of the Map the Moment project, intending to capture spontaneous and temporary changes to the public streetscape. This data was collected by Brian Tolle, Susanna Douglas, and Joseph McGovern and was processed by Pavel Matoušek. The team used a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 to scan this site.Many businesses had been forced to temporarily close because of the CoViD-19 pandemic, and covered their windows with plywood. These plywood panels became canvases for artists, as well as protesters in the Black Lives Matter Movement. We documented the location of the business 'Stuff' on the day they reopened; they closed again a few weeks later. The plywood murals' subtle messages of peace and introspection had been overlaid with anti-police writing. The store is on a short block, which we captured for context.
Apollo 1 - Grissom White and Chaffee Memorial at Launch Complex 34United States of America10.26301/kz88-9d21PublishedDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries , Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of eXpertise (JALBTCX) heritage, 3D, space history, Apollo, manned missions, Cold War, historic preservation, digital archaeology, USF N/AWorking in collaboration with the 45th Space Wing of the United States Air Force, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), this digital survey and documentation was undertaken by USF's Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections group in the USF Libraries (Principal Investigators: Drs. Lori Collins and Travis Doering), to provide continuing baseline terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) survey, monitoring, and spatial recording for selected historic launch complexes. Targeted structures were chosen for ongoing assessment and 3D laser scan survey, and these data were brought together with aerial Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications in a digital platform for landscape and structure consideration. The project was performed in combination with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), videography, and imaging documentation, with the 3D terrestrial laser scanning providing the referent data for the derived 3D Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD) products and archival as-is conditional reference.Launch Complex 34 of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) was constructed between June 1959 and February 1961, and is associated with the Saturn 1 and Saturn 1B missile test flights and two Apollo manned program launches. The manned mission launches include the tragic Apollo 1 fire that claimed the lives of three astronauts during a countdown rehearsal. Later, the successful Apollo 7 mission originated from this same complex. The site was deactivated in November of 1971, and two years later it was abandoned in place. Today the complex serves as a memorial to the Apollo 1 tragedy and is part of a National Historic Landmark District designation along with several historic Launch Complex facilities located on the CCAFS.
John Muir BirthplaceUnited Kingdom10.26301/kzxj-hs89PublishedN/AScotland, environmentalism, naturalistN/A126 High Street Dunbar is a typical Scottish tenement building. It was originally built between 1775 and 1789 as a rental property with three flats and a stairwell that leads to a small courtyard with a coalhouse and midden (waste heap). The exterior walls are of sandstone rubble (much has been repaired with brick) covered with pebbledash (formerly lime harling or render). It is likely that for much of its life layers of lime-wash would have been used to protect the outside rather than paint. In 2013, CyArk collaborated with Scottish National Heritage, Historic Scotland, and the US National Park Service to scan the site using a Leica C10. The project represented an effort to introduce Scots and Americans to each other’s historic sites and celebrate the life of John Muir. John Muir was born in Dunbar on 21st April 1838 and his first home is now the John Muir Birthplace, a museum and visitor centre located on Dunbar High Street in South East Scotland. John was a pioneer of the modern conservation movement and is remembered as the father of the national parks movement. From 1892 to 1914 he was the founding President of the Sierra Club, now the largest conservation organisation in the world. He was a prolific writer and his books are rarely long out of print. His writings and his message continue to inspire.
Immobiliary stone artifacts from Khortytsia Island at Khortytsia National ReserveUkraine10.26301/kzxv-xn13PublishedKhortytsia National Reserve , NGO SRL "Archaic" anthropomorphic, sculpture, figure, nomads, cumans, Ukraine, steppe, ScythiansN/AArchaeological objects at the Khortytsia National Reserve were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Reserve. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesA collection of 19 stone artifacts from the Khortytsia National Reserve. Their timespan varies from the IV millennia BCE to the Medieval times (up to the 16th century). Due to their preservation and location, it is impossible to hide these objects, which puts them at a constant risk of shelling and destruction. They represent unique pieces of nomadic worldview and its change over millennia. Some (such as Bronze Age sanctuaries or the Scythian anthropomorphic head) are rather unique. Most of these figures were constructed as a sculpture of past ancestors and served for ritual purposes but they were also used as road marks and significant features of the Ukrainian landscape. For more details please review the manifest.
Corbelled Houses of Karoo - SwaelkransSouth Africa10.26301/m1sm-3k02PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
Kompleks Makam Sultanah Nahrisyah (F1)Indonesia10.26301/m330-ns78PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-022) is an Islamic cemetery complex. The graves are generally arranged in a north-south orientation with the bodies facing west (qibla). Currently, there are at least 84 graves, varying in shape, size, and type of stone (marble, andesite, and sandstone). Some of the graves have a large tombstone with the gravestones placed in front and back, but in general, a pair of gravestones is placed at each end. Most of the gravestones are flat in shape called the Pasai type. There is also a grave called the Plang Pleng or Lamuri type. Some of the gravestones have decorations and inscriptions in Arabic. The carved decorations vary, and many have floral vines or geometric patterns carved on them. However, most are plain type gravestones with no decorations or inscriptions. Furthermore, there are a few graves with round river stone (sakrah) and a few newer graves made of cement. This is a large white marble tomb (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-022-F-001) with some contrasting black stone components. It is covered with ornamental carvings and Arabic inscription. There are pillars on all four corners and eight 'kandil' panels situated in niches. The footstone on the south is decorated with vegetal and geometric motifs. The arched headstone on the north side presents a lengthly Arabic inscription.
Seljuk House10.26301/m5s9-e810UpcomingN/AN/A
Luxor Temple Entrance NightEgypt10.26301/m6m2-c393PublishedN/AEgypt, Luxor, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Temple CAVECam #22 'LuxorTempleEntranceNight' This CAVEcam was shot in the Luxor Temple near the main entrance, at night.
Busanyin ShrineNigeria10.26301/m729-3g55PublishedCyArk Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grovenigeria, yoruba, busanyin, osun, traditional, shrineN/AIn 2021, with support from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, CyArk partnered with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), the Adunni Olorisa Trust (AOT), and the local community of Osogbo to document the Busanyin shrine & provide training to local experts. CyArk staff and Nigerian trainees from the NCMM and AOT completed digital documentation of the shrine and surrounding landscape over the course of five days. The project team set up a control network with a total station, completed photogrammetry (both aerial and terrestrial) of the extant features of the shrine and riverbank, and also completed a LiDAR survey of both interior and exterior of the structure. The Busanyin shrine is one of the eight principal worship points in the Sacred Grove and consists of an intricately carved walled enclosure covered with a roof meant to resemble the outstretched wings of a bird. The shrine is dedicated to the deity Ibu-Osanyin (Busanyin), a male hunter spirit who is the guardian of the knowledge of herbs and traditional medicines. An important place of worship for local traditionalists, the Busanyin shrine is believed to be one of the oldest shrines of the groves. In 2019 severe flooding compromised the structural stability of the shrine resulting in significant damage to many of the delicate artworks located in and around the shrine.
Abbey of PomposaItaly10.26301/mepm-ww89PublishedN/AFerrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po DeltaN/A.Pomposa Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in the comune of Codigoro near Ferrara, Italy. It was one of the most important in northern Italy, famous for the Carolingian manuscripts preserved in its rich library, one of the wealthiest of Carolingian repositories and for the Romanesque buildings. Begun in the late in the late 700's the building was enlarged significantly in the tenth and eleventh centuries, with the addition of the bell tower dating to 1063. The Abbey was at one time the governmental seat for a good portion of Northern Italy, but fell into decline due to an impoverished turn in the local economy and the presence of malaria.
Marble HouseUnited States of America10.26301/mhb0-3218PublishedN/AVanderbilts, Beaux Arts, Rhode IslandN/AMarble House cost an estimated 11 million dollars, of which 7 million was spent on 500,000 cubic feet of marble. The Preservation Society of Newport County acquired the house in 1963. In collaboration with the Preservation Society, the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, and Grady Consulting, CyArk was able to digitally scan the stone palace with a Leica C10. Commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt and designed by Richard Morris Hunt, the Marble House once hosted the creme de la creme of Newport's high society. The Beaux Arts mansion marked Newport's transformation from a quiet summer colony of wooden houses to the legendary resort of opulent stone palaces. Alva Vanderbilt envisioned Marble House as her 'temple to the arts' in America, where she would display works from a 350-piece collection of Medieval and Renaissance paintings. All artwork from this collection is currently housed in the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
Mothers BuildingUnited States of America10.26301/mk6t-1h12PublishedCyArk Mothers Building, new deal, wpa, zoo, San Francisco, SFN/AThe exterior of the Mother's building at the San Francisco Zoo was completed by CyArk as part of a CyArk training activity with permission provided by the The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.Built in 1925, and designed by noted architect George W. Kelham, the Mother’s Building was the only building on the west coast at the time solely dedicated to the comfort of mothers. It’s a significant building for a variety of reasons: its unique dedication to mothers, being home to some of the best examples in San Francisco of Works Progress Administration (WPA) art, and for the fact that all of the art at the Mother’s Building was created by female artists.
Bagan - Eim Ya Kyaung (Pre Earthquake)Myanmar (formerly Burma)10.26301/mn3w-xc18UpcomingCyArk Baganburma, buddhist, pagan kingdom, pagoda, monasteryN/ACyArk conducted two field expeditions to Bagan in 2016 in conjunction with Carleton University. These expeditions assisted UNESCO and the Myanmar Department of Archaeology (DoA) towards conservation efforts at the massive archaeological site. After our first mission, an earthquake struck the region damaging hundreds of temples. In the followup mission CyArk and Carleton were able to provide emergency documentation on priority monuments to aide in the immediate assessment efforts. CyArk and partners utilized LiDAR and both aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry to document the monuments. These expeditions were funded through crowd sourcing, the National Geographic Society, as well as support by John Ristevski. The ancient city of Bagan, was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Bagan Kingdom from approximately 1044 to 1287 CE. The rulers of Bagan oversaw the construction of over 5,000 religious monuments over an area covering about 65 square kilometers on the Bagan plains. More than 2,000 of the original structures have survived in varying states of repair until the present and can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Built in the mid-13th century, Eim Ya Kyaung was originally constructed as a monastery and converted into a temple. The structure is unique in construction with a single-storied pentagonal shape.
Thomas Jefferson MemorialUnited States of America10.26301/mpkc-8q07PublishedCyArk jefferson, thomas jefferson, washington dc, president, marble, National Park Service, National MallN/AIn the summer of 2018, CyArk digitally documented the Thomas Jefferson Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Obtaining baseline documentation of the monument was crucial to the site's conservation of the structure as site managers work to better understand the growth of biofilm on the monument's dome. Working with the National Park Service, CyArk used terrestrial photogrammetry (Nikon D810 and Phase One Medium format camera) and laser scanning (Faro X330) to document the exterior of the structure. While CyArk typically uses drones to capture all aspects of cultural heritage sites, the nation's capital has restricted airspace. To successfully capture aerial photographs of the monument, CyArk photographed the site from the National Park Service's law enforcement helicopter. The site has been able to use the data CyArk collected to better preserve the monument and monitor biological and environmental impacts on the structure over time.Light filtering through the sixteen columns standing in each of the four openings to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial illuminate a polished bronze statue of the third president of the United States. Inscribed at the base of his raised figure are the years of his birth and death: 1743 to 1826. Thomas Jefferson lived through the founding of the United States as an independent nation and significantly shaped the American democracy that the world knows today. Jefferson died on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, a document widely recognized as one of Jefferson's most celebrated achievements. Its words located on southwest wall of the memorial read, "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.." On April 13, 1943, Thomas Jefferson's 200th birthday, roughly 5,000 people gathered under overcast skies in the memorial's plaza for its dedication ceremony. Just as the monument and the surrounding landscape have changed since its initial construction, our understanding of the complexities of Thomas Jefferson as a person and president have transformed as well. Today, the National Mall, where the memorial resides, is a place of reflection and activism. It is a place where people come to negotiate and reinterpret the foundations of American democracy that remain integral to Thomas Jefferson's legacy.
Madaba - Church of the Virgin Mary & Hippolytus HallJordan10.26301/mv5j-ef62PublishedAmerican University of Madaba , Center for Near Eastern Archaeology, La Sierra University , Collins Institute for Archaeological Research, Gannon University madaba, mosaic, churchN/AIn December 2020 CyArk provided a virtual workshop on 3D digital documentation of cultural heritage to two faculty members and one student at the American University of Madaba. Following the workshop the trainees documented three sites in Madaba using terrestrial photogrammetry over four days. The Hippolytus Hall, an early sixth-century Byzantine villa, houses some of the most spectacular mosaics to be found, incorporating classical motifs of Phaedra and Hippolytus as well as the Three Graces (the daughters of Zeus: joy, charm, and beauty) and Aphrodite. The Church of the Virgin Mary, originally constructed in the late sixth century immediately to the east of the Hall, contains an exquisite mosaic with inscriptions detailing the name of the church and the inscription's date long after the rise of Islam in the region.
Complex of Hué Monuments - Tomb of Tu DucVietnam10.26301/n06n-qa49PublishedCyArk Complex of Hué Monumentshue, temple, stele, tombN/AIn the summer of 2018, CyArk documented several monuments related to the Vietnamese Emperor Tu Duc at the Hué Monuments Complex. CyArk collaborated with the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre (HMCC) to document the Hoa Khiem Temple, Tu Duc Tomb Stele Building, Tu Duc Queen's tomb and the nearby An Dinh Palace. Photogrammetry of both the interior and exterior of the monuments was completed with a Nikon D810 and a Phase One Medium format camera. Aerial photogrammetry was completed with a Phantom 4 Pro drone and scanning of the monuments was accomplished with a FARO X330 laser scanner. The HMCC requested assistance documenting these monuments as it had recently completed a restoration program on these buildings and wanted baseline documentation as well as a variety of digital assets to be used in the promotion of the site.The Complex of Hué Monuments is located within the Thua Thien-Hué Province in the geographical center of Vietnam. Established as the capital of unified Vietnam in 1802, Hué was not only the political but also the cultural and religious center under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Complex of Hué Monuments site has suffered from the effects of wars, as well as modern development and expanding human settlements. The Tu Duc Tomb is the final resting place of Emperor Tu Duc who reigned from 1848 until his death in 1883. Tu Duc faced encroaching colonialism from the west as well as turmoil within the Vietnam, particularly related to the construction of his tomb. In attempt reduce the construction time, managers of the project reduced the construction timeline from 6 years to 3 years by ridding of breaks for the laborers, resulting in a rebellion. Construction resumed after a one and a half month break, culminating in the construction of a tomb reflecting Tu Cuc's most extensive education in history, philosophy, literature, and art of all emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Madaba - St. George's Greek Orthodox ChurchJordan10.26301/n0cw-2k64PublishedAmerican University of Madaba madaba, mosaic, churchN/AIn December 2020 CyArk provided a virtual workshop on 3D digital documentation of cultural heritage to two faculty members and one student at the American University of Madaba. Following the workshop the trainees documented three sites in Madaba using terrestrial photogrammetry over four days. St. George's Church in historic downtown Madaba, also known as the Map Church, was constructed in the late 19th century over the site of a sixth-century Byzantine church, thus protecting much of the original mosaic floor. Preserved in the mosaic was the earliest known map of the Holy Land, most likely designed to guide Christian pilgrims as they visited sacred sites throughout the region. Its uniqueness is one of the reasons tourists visit Madaba in numbers second only to Petra in some years.
Women's Rights National Historic Park - Hunt HouseUnited States of America10.26301/n0py-hx71PublishedN/Asuffrage, vote, New YorkN/AIn October 2019 CyArk traveled to Seneca Falls, New York to document three buildings associated with the Women's Rights National Historic Park. Each site bore witness to important events that were central to the first women’s rights convention. In collaboration with the National Park Service, CyArk created LiDAR scans with a Faro S350 to document the Wesleyan Chapel, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House, and the Hunt House, helping preserve these important places and the stories that they tell.The Hunt House is a two story red brick residence, adorned with four white Doric columns, a triangular pediment, and portico, built by Richard Hunt in 1829. On July 9, 1848 Jane Hunt hosted a social gathering where Hunt and her guests discussed women’s suffrage. The guests included Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who helped convince the group to call the first ever women's rights convention in the U.S.
Benteng Indrapatra (F1)Indonesia10.26301/n15v-da62PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.Cluster of thick-walled defensive fortifications and ancillary structures positioned on the coast. The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-001) consists of four main well-built rectangular structures. Two of the walled fortifications are intact and in good condition (restored by BPCB), while the other two are ruined foundations. There are a number of supporting features built within or in close proximity to the main defensive fortification, such as wells. Some of the features are surrounded by standing water and a canal. (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-001-F001) The partial remains of a large stone rhombus-shaped structure with distinct construction components on the walls and on top. The interior of the structure is filled with stone, rubble and sand. The feature is located in a wetland area, and is part of a larger defensive fortification.
101 E 15th St. NYC - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/n3kf-7713PublishedLisa Conte BLM, protest, mural, NYCN/AThis data was collected as part of the Map the Moment initiative, a volunteer project to document the artwork and changes to the streetscape following the killing of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. This data was collected by Lisa Conte and processed by Joe Graham-Felsen. They used a Canon 5D Mark 3 to scan this data and capture the various murals that appeared throughout the city. 101 East 15th Street was once the site of New York’s Union Square Savings Bank. Today, it houses the Daryl Roth Theatre. During the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that defined summer 2020, the theatre erected plywood boards around its perimeter. These boards were decorated with a mural dedicated to the BLM movement, featuring the names of victims of police brutality and quotes by leading thinkers, artists, and activists. Those quoted include Rep. John Lewis, Gloria Steinem, Maya Angelou, and Leonard Cohen; each quote discusses social justice, civil rights, or the need for reform.
Alvord Lake BridgeUnited States of America10.26301/n8mh-mm15PublishedScott Page Design alvord, bridge, reinforced concrete, concrete, alvord lake bridge, ransomeN/AIn November 2014, Scott Page Design in Berkeley, digitally documented the Alvord Lake bridge after learning that the structure is the oldest reinforced concrete bridge in the United States and has been designated a Civil Engineering Landmark.Constructed in 1889 the Alvord Lake Bridge is located within the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and was designed by Ernest L. Ransome. This structure is the first reinforced concrete bridge in America. Though only 20 feet in span, the bridge utilized Ransome twisted steel bars and served as a predecessor for thousands of reinforced concrete bridges built in the 20th century.
Church of Agios MamasGreece10.26301/naf7-v426PublishedCyArk naxos, greece, church, potamiaN/AIn the summer of 2016, CyArk in collaboration with the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture, Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, documented three cultural heritage sites on the island of Naxos. CyArk completed laser scanning (Faro X330 laser scanner) along with aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry (with a Canon 5D and Phantom 4 Pro drone). The documentation of the church will be used by the Ephorate of Antiquities to complement existing documentation of the site and to help with planned restoration.The church of Agios Mamas is a 10th century chapel located on the island of Naxos and is believed to be the oldest standing christian structure on the island. Originally consecrated as a Greek Orthodox cathedral, the structure was converted into a Catholic church by 1207 CE. The building was dedicated to Agios Mamas, an important saint for local people who is considered to be the protector of shepherds. The site structure is cruciform in shape and features several noteworthy sculptures and frescoes inside. Due to safety considerations and planned restoration the site is currently closed to the public.
Bimaristan Nur al-DinSyria10.26301/nkv2-bn91PublishedN/AAncient City of Damascuspersia, hospital, islam, medicine, healthN/AThe digital documentation of Bimaristan Nur al-Din was part of Project Anqa, a collaboration between CyArk, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and Carleton University with funding support from the UK based charity, Arcadia Foundation. Responding to the catastrophic loss of heritage in the Middle East, the project seeks to further protect monuments through training local heritage professionals in digital preservation techniques. In partnership with the UNESCO Office for the Preservation of Syrian Cultural Heritage, CyArk trained Syrian heritage professionals in Lebanon to carry out the digital documentation of six sites in Damascus, including Bimaristan Nur al-Din.Over eight centuries old, the Bimaristan Nur al-Din, is the earliest surviving site for the development of Islamic medicine. Throughout the building's lifetime, the site has functioned as a medical school as well as a place of healing in the heart of the old city of Damascus. Built in 1154, the building is characterized by its red brick muqarnas, elaborate entrance block, and finely carved wooden doors. The hospital was in use until the 20th century when it was converted into a Museum of Arabic Medicine and Science. The preservation of the building is a reminder of the major contributions of Islamic medicine to the world today.
Surrogate's CourtUnited States of America10.26301/nted-p659PublishedLisa Conte BLM, protest, spray paint, NYCN/AThis data was collected as part of the Map the Moment initiative, a volunteer project to document the artwork and changes to the streetscape following the killing of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. This data was collected by Lisa Conte and processed by Joe Graham-Felsen. They used a Canon 5D Mark 3 to scan this data and capture the various murals that appeared throughout the city. Located just behind New York City Hall in Lower Manhattan, the New York Surrogate’s court is the site where all of the city’s probate and estate proceedings are handled. Following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, this site saw thousands of protesters; the façade was spray painted with countless colors and phrases that admonished police officers for excessive use of force.
Moli di Espigol Iberian City, CataloniaSpain10.26301/nwjv-v807UpcomingN/AIberian, Catalonia, Calidos, archaeology, excavationN/A89 images captured via a manually flown drone, and 196 terrestrial images from mirrorless cameraThe Iberian city of Molí d’Espígol, located in Tornabous (Catalonia), is one of the most significant remnants of the Iberian tribe known as the Ilergetes. The oldest structures date back to the early Iron Age, around the 7th century BC, starting as a fortress and growing into a large city. It’s situated on a gentle rise in the Urgell plain and covers a vast area, with about a third of the urban core excavated so far. Excavations have revealed a complex and organized urban layout, indicative of a community engaged in intense political, economic, and social activities. The city was fortified with a strong wall, featured an organized urban system with paved streets, squares, water management structures, houses of various types, a manufacturing district, and a silo field. The economy was primarily based on robust agricultural and livestock activities. The city’s wall, excavated over 40 meters, is about 2.10 meters thick with smooth outer facings and reaches nearly 5 meters high at some points. Notable among the excavated structures is a large building with a 10-meter facade, possibly related to cultic activities or political functions. Declared a Cultural Site of National Interest in 2009, the Molí d’Espígol site is one of the most developed and complex examples of the urbanistic system of the Iberian culture of the Ilergetes, which dominated much of the current provinces of Lleida and Huesca between the 6th and 1st centuries BC. The city was abandoned around 200 BC due to the Second Punic War and, despite a brief recovery around 100 BC, was finally left deserted in the mid-1st century BC. Some hypotheses suggest that Molí d’Espígol could correspond to the mythical city of Athanagia, the ancient capital of the Ilergetes tribe, destroyed by Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio during the Second Punic War123. For more detailed information or to plan a visit, you can check the resources provided123. https://patrimoni.gencat.cat/en/monuments/monuments/moli-d-espigol-iberian-city Geotag: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MEBzBaRMYkUbQZY69 973295107
Makam Syaikh Abdurrahim al Madani (F1)Indonesia10.26301/nzeg-d074PublishedN/ASoutheast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PID-S-002) is a small cemetery complex that contains a number of recent burials and is still actively used by the local village. A number of older graves are in the complex, including 3 elaborately carved head and foot stones (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PID-S-002-F-0002-0003) as well as a number of graves marked by round river stones (sakrah) that we have not recorded as individual features. The feature (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PID-S-002-F-0001) is the grave of Shaykh Al-Madani. It consists of a pair of similar head and foot stones approximately 1m in height and about six feet apart. The stones are rounded octagonal columns that are narrower at the bottom and are topped with an elongated protruding point. Triangular floral motifs adorn the bottom of the main body. The base widens out and has 8 rectangular panels, most of which contain Arabic inscriptions and floral motifs. The tops of the stones are shaped in the form of a turbus" (in Persian
Kompleks Makam Raja Biheu Indonesia10.26301/nzk3-ra06PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-MRT-S-001) is an old cemetery complex. The cemetery is an open site on the top of a hill overlooking a small river and the shore. Most of the gravestones are knocked down and scattered on the ground. The site includes various types of carved gravestones, including a number of plang-pleng
Church of St. SophiaNorth Macedonia10.26301/p14w-cd36PublishedCyArk Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid regionchurch, byzantine, ohrid, frescoN/AIn September 2018, CyArk documented St. Sophia Church on the shores of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of North Macedonia. Several months prior, CyArk was contacted by an architect from the city of Ohrid who requested assistance documenting some of the monuments in the historic old town, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. CyArk began discussions with the Ministry of Culture and decided to complete work on St. Sophia Church in advance of an upcoming conservation program. CyArk documented the exterior and exterior of the church with additional high resolution capture focusing on the frescoes located in the interior. In addition to the documentation work, CyArk staff also provided a workshop to the Ministry of Culture of Macedonia as well as local architects from Ohrid.From the foundation's mortar to the heavy roof, St. Sophia Church illuminates centuries of an area ruled by Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, reflecting the diversity of religious life that people have cultivated in the area for over 1,000 years. Built on the foundations of a 5th century Roman church, rulers have continually destroyed and rebuilt the structure, reusing materials from previous buildings. Byzantine influence covers the walls of the church, displayed in a muted array of fresco paintings. When the Ottoman empire moved into the region in the 15th century, they converted the building into a mosque, plastering over the frescos and constructing minarets on the north chapel. Remnants of the Byzantine empire can also be found in the pavement, which was modified using rubble from the preexisting structure. The building's reuse of old materials reflect centuries of different empires influencing life on the shores of Lake Ohrid.
Cidade VelhaCabo Verde10.26301/p1ek-4k68PublishedCyArk Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grandechurch, fortress, pillar, colonialism, creoleN/AIn March 2015, CyArk digitally documented Cidade Velha in partnership with the African World Heritage Fund. Panoramic photography and LiDAR laser scanning were completed at four locations around the city including the Sé Cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, Fort Real de São Filipe and the Pillory square. CyArk also conducted a training workshop for African World Heritage Fund staff, local experts from Cape Verde and a variety of heritage specialists from the Lusophone community around the world. The workshop focused on digital documentation methods and the how digital data can be used for conservation.

First colonized in the mid-1400s by the Portuguese, Cabo Verde would quickly become the center of the largest human diaspora in history.

Beginning relatively small scaled, the town, Ribeira Grande, received a Royal Charter in 1466 giving permission to own and trade enslaved captives from Africa. Over the next 100 years, Ribeira Grande would increase in importance through its dominant trade in gold and slaves to the extent of being subject to frequent raids by pirates and other nations, including Sir Francis Drake in 1585, making it necessary to build the strongest fort of its day, Forte de Sao Felipe, in 1590.

With the building of the fort, Ribeira Grande stood center stage in the industry of human trafficking, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the majority of Cabo Verdians were involved in the slave trade in one way or another, from direct purchasing and selling to outfitting ships sailing east or north.

With an intense mixing of cultures, Cabo Verde became the first colony to establish a creole language and culture that still exists today.

Due to its strategic location between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Cabo Verde was an essential stop for early explorers traveling West including Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas and James Cook. As an international port of call, Cabo Verde also became an experimental ground for new fruits and vegetables heading from and into Europe and the Americas.

Ribeira Grande began to decline beginning with an attack by the French in 1712. A new capital was founded to the west, Praia, and lured the elite class away from Ribeira Grande, now called Cidade Velha, or old town.

Gunongan (F1)Indonesia10.26301/p1vw-ae12PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-BTR-S-001) was formerly part of the palace grounds of the Aceh sultanate. Its was largely destroyed by an invading Dutch force in 1874. Four stone structures, however, remain standing to this day: The Gunongan, Kandang, Patarana Stone, and Pinto Khob. The Gunongan, Kandang, and Patarana Stone are all in very close proximity to one another, while the Pintu Khob is a little further away to the northeast, now separated from the site of the other three by a modern street. In the 17th century, however, all four structures were part of a landscaped area of the palace with a stream (Krueng Daroy) running through it. But the condition of the landscape has undergone many changes since then and is now incorporated into the modern construction of the city of Banda Aceh. The Gunongan (MAHS-IND-ACH-BNA-S-001-F-0001) is one of the few surviving structures from the former palace grounds of the Aceh Sultanate. It is an open structure building with ten sides, and has three levels. This massive building is built of stone, sand, brick, and lime mortar. The entrance building is oriented toward the southwest. The base of every exterior corner is ornamented with a single large trefoil design. Floral ornamentation is also found on the corners of the upper level, featuring an Acehnese pucok reubong motif.
Chichen Itza Site Survey- Aerial Drone 2023Mexico10.26301/p2z1-5p93UpcomingN/APre-Hispanic City of Chichen-ItzaMaya, YucatanN/A..
Lowry Pueblo National Historic Landmark - Great Kiva (Canyon of the Ancients)United States of America10.26301/p3xw-f907UpcomingCenter of Preservation Research (CoPR) indigenous, Puebloans, ColoradoN/ADue to its outstanding architectural value, Lowry Pueblo was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1967 and became part of the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in 2000. In 2016, Lowry Pueblo was documented by the University of Colorado Denver Center of Preservation Research (CoPR) through a combination of 3D laser scanning and high resolution imagery. The data provides an accurate baseline to monitor deterioration of the architectural remains and a means for planning future preservation efforts.The Canyons of Ancients National Monument lies in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest and houses the Lowry Pueblo National Historic Landmark. The national monument is home to thousands of architectural sites and offers evidence of cultures and traditions spanning millennia. These sites include cliff dwellings, single family dwellings, great kivas, multi-storey adobe structures, shrines, rock paintings, petroglyphs and towers. Today, twenty-four native tribes claim cultural affiliation with Canyons of the Ancient National Monument.
Latham Square - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/p40q-kq68PublishedCyArk BLM, Oakland, muralN/AThis data was collected as part of the Map the Moment initiative, a volunteer project to document the artwork and changes to the streetscape following the killing of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. Avidan Fernandez and Whitney Peterson from CyArk collected and processed this data using a Nikon D810 to scan the murals that adorned the boarded up retail units.Latham Square is located at the intersection of Telegraph Ave. and Broadway in Oakland, CA. The plaza is often heavily trafficked, with commuters biking, walking, and driving to and from Oakland and its surrounding areas. Amidst the BLM demonstrations from the summer of 2020, the retail spaces that surround this plaza were boarded up, giving local artists the opportunity to turn each storefront into a canvas for public art and murals.
Ali Thakurufaanu Ziyaarat - Thakandhoo (HAF-TKD-2)Maldives10.26301/p84w-dm84PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and a Nikon D750 for photogrammetry.This is the shrine mausoleum (ziyaarat) of Ali Thakurufaanu. He was killed in 1572 in battle against the Portuguese. When he was struck down, his head was severed and taken to Malé as a gift to the Portuguese administrator Andhiri Andhirin, and later buried on the island of Funadhoo near Malé. His body, however, was buried here in Thakandhoo and this ziyaarat was later erected over the grave.
Jamia Masjid KhudabadPakistan10.26301/pb6n-zc53PublishedLahore University of Management Sciences khudabad, sindh, pakistan, heritage, mosque, kalhoro, jamiaN/AIn 2015, the Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) documented the Jamia Masjid Khudabad with the support of USAID as part of the Digital Preservation of Pakistan’s Heritage project. The data provides an accurate base map to monitor deterioration of the architectural, figural, and inscriptional works of the site. This data complements existing historical documentation and conservation materials and advances the capability for planning future preservation efforts. The Jamia Mosque Khudabad is situated in Khudabad, Dadu District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The mosque was built between 1700 and 1718 and was designed to showcase the wealth and power of the local governor, Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro. Fully decorated with fresco paintings and outstanding tile work in geometric and floral designs, the Khudabad mosque stands as a testament to what was, for a brief time, a glorious capital city. In 1768, the last Kalhoro ruler moved his capital away from Khudabad and without official support, the fifty-year old mosque was left to slowly decay. The following century saw no improvement in the Khudabad mosque’s condition. In fact, during the heavy rains of 1994-95, one of the main domes over the prayer hall collapsed. Two other large domes and nineteen smaller ones were also damaged in the monsoon rains. Some repair work was undertaken in 2009 to stabilize the structure and reconstruct the domes.
Heart of Neolithic Orkney - The Ring of BrodgarScotland10.26301/pcpm-h210PublishedCyArk , School of Simulation and Visualisation Heart of Neolithic Orkneycairn, stone circle, archaeology, prehistory, chambered tomb, N/AIn 2010, Historic Environment Scotland partnered with CyArk and the School of Simulation and Visualisation to document five of Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in five years. These sites include the Antonine Wall, St. Kilda, Edinburgh, New Lanark and Neolithic Orkney. Neolithic Orkney is a grouping of neolithic monuments in the Orkney archipelago on the Northeast coast of Scotland that provide a rare glimpse into prehistoric life in Northern Europe. Documentation efforts at Neolithic Orkney focused on several key archaeological sites including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe and the Stones of Stenness. In August 2010, the project partners used LiDAR, or laser scanning, to record the present condition of the structures as well as the surrounding context for use in monitoring and to support the ongoing management of the sites. Some 5,000 years ago, the prehistoric people of the Orkney Islands began building extraordinary monuments out of stone. Each of the four Heart of Neolithic Orkney sites is a masterpiece of Neolithic design and construction in itself. But together they represent one of the richest surviving Neolithic landscapes in Western Europe. The series of important domestic and ritual monuments gives us incredible insights into the society, skills and spiritual beliefs of the people who built the monuments. The Ring of Brodgar is a great stone circle 130m across. Surrounded by a rock cut ditch, it is set in a spectacular natural amphitheatre of lochs and hills.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound North Area 2016Turkey10.26301/pr0c-nz13PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Jackson Rooming House - A Jim Crow Era Boarding House in the SouthUnited States of America10.26301/prmc-an45UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries Jim Crow era, heritage, 3d, structure from motion, segregation, African American, history, music, urban renewal, USFN/AThe Digital Heritage and Humanities Center at the University of South Florida (USF) Libraries, working in collaboration with the Tampa Bay History Center, used a suite of reality capture and laser scanning and imaging technologies to document the deteriorating Jackson Rooming House in Tampa, Florida. The project was undertaken in an effort to capture the as-built construction and extant features of the home in an effort to digitally preserve this imperiled site. Resultant datasets will be used in a planned museum exhibition at the Tampa Bay History Center, featuring Virtual Reality and immersive exhibit design applications that will center on Tampa's history and the Jim Crow Era.The Jackson Rooming House is a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) listed home provided shelter and refuge for African American travelers during the Jim Crow segregation era. Also known as the Jackson House,it was constructed in 1901 in the downtown area of the City of Tampa, Florida. During the home's height of use, several prominent musicians and entertainers were known to have stayed there, including Count Basie, Cab Calloway, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ray Charles. The site sits near the once thriving black business district in Tampa, along Central Avenue, that was home to numerous nightclubs in the 1960s. The home today is largely ruinous and deteriorated since the NRHP listing in 2007, and has been considered imperiled and one of the annual "11 to save" listed sites by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.
Shiva Mandir JohiPakistan10.26301/pvkt-zq12PublishedLahore University of Management Sciences johi, sindh, pkistan, hindu, temple, mandir, shivaN/AIn 2015, the Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS) documented the Shiva Mandir Johi with the support of USAID as part of the Digital Preservation of Pakistan’s Heritage project. The data provides an accurate base map to monitor deterioration of the architectural, figural, and inscriptional works of the site. This data complements existing historical documentation and conservation materials and advances the capability for planning future preservation efforts. The Shiva Mandir Johi is a Hindu temple located in the city of Johi in Sindh province, Pakistan. Built in the 1850’s the temple features two domes, a large tall dome and a small and round dome to the West. The monument is currently suffering from a lack of maintenance and water infiltration however Hindu iconography including delicate carvings and several paintings are still visible.
Dhandimagu Miskiyy (GNI-DDM-5 )Maldives10.26301/q70e-6p13PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Dhandimagu Miskiyy is believed to be the central early mosque of the island. I was originally floored with white sand, direclty on top of which woven palm mats were placed at prayer times. The stone flooring was added later as part of the extensive renovations and reconstrcutions of the building over the centuries.
Zawiyah Cut Teungku Chik Di Tiro (F1)Indonesia10.26301/q83m-ps65PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-TIR-S-001) is a complex comprised of a Zawiyah and the Tgk Chik Di Tiro Cemetery. An old zawiyah building is in the form of raised pavilion (bale") with wooden stilt construction. In front of the building
Cidade Velha - PilloryCabo Verde10.26301/q881-zx15PublishedCyArk Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grandechurch, fortress, pillar, colonialism, creoleN/AIn March 2015, CyArk digitally documented Cidade Velha in partnership with the African World Heritage Fund. Panoramic photography and LiDAR laser scanning were completed at four locations around the city including the Sé Cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, Fort Real de São Filipe and the Pillory square. CyArk also conducted a training workshop for African World Heritage Fund staff, local experts from Cape Verde and a variety of heritage specialists from the Lusophone community around the world. The workshop focused on digital documentation methods and the how digital data can be used for conservation.

First colonized in the mid-1400s by the Portuguese, Cabo Verde would quickly become the center of the largest human diaspora in history.

Beginning relatively small scaled, the town, Ribeira Grande, received a Royal Charter in 1466 giving permission to own and trade enslaved captives from Africa. Over the next 100 years, Ribeira Grande would increase in importance through its dominant trade in gold and slaves to the extent of being subject to frequent raids by pirates and other nations, including Sir Francis Drake in 1585, making it necessary to build the strongest fort of its day, Forte de Sao Felipe, in 1590.

With the building of the fort, Ribeira Grande stood center stage in the industry of human trafficking, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the majority of Cabo Verdians were involved in the slave trade in one way or another, from direct purchasing and selling to outfitting ships sailing east or north.

With an intense mixing of cultures, Cabo Verde became the first colony to establish a creole language and culture that still exists today.

Due to its strategic location between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Cabo Verde was an essential stop for early explorers traveling West including Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas and James Cook. As an international port of call, Cabo Verde also became an experimental ground for new fruits and vegetables heading from and into Europe and the Americas.

Ribeira Grande began to decline beginning with an attack by the French in 1712. A new capital was founded to the west, Praia, and lured the elite class away from Ribeira Grande, now called Cidade Velha, or old town.

Oise-Aisne American CemeteryFrance10.26301/qafh-a256PublishedCyArk oise-aisne, america, american, cemetery, abmc, france, ww1, ww2, memorial, chapelN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document eight military cemetery chapels dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery chapel and map room were documented in August 2016 using LiDAR laser scanning and aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. CyArk’s digital documentation allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember those who gave their lives for their country.The Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial in France contains the remains of 6,012 American war dead, most of whom lost their lives while fighting in this vicinity in 1918 during World War I. Their headstones, aligned in long rows on the 36.5-acre site, rise in a gentle slope from the entrance to the memorial at the far end. The burial area is divided into four plots by wide paths lined by trees and beds of roses; at the intersection are a circular plaza and the flagpole. The memorial is a curving colonnade, flanked at the ends by a chapel and a map room. It is built of rose-colored sandstone with white trim bearing sculptured details of wartime equipment. The chapel contains an altar of carved stone. Engraved upon its Walls of the Missing are 241 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified. The map room contains an engraved and colored wall map portraying the military operations in this region during 1918.
Upper Paleolithic Javelin at National Historical Museum of DniproUkraine10.26301/qar6-jd68PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro Ukraine, Upper Paleolithic, Pleistocene art, engraved bone, javelinN/AArchaeological objects at the Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesAn Upper Paleolithic engraved artifact represents the iconic feature of the material culture in the region during the Late Pleistocene, which remains very scarcely known by modern scholarship. It is attributed to the Eastern Gravettian (or Epigravettian) technological industry and dated to approximately 13 millennia BCE. There are known other objects of that kind in the region, and in Ukrainian Steppe. For more details please review the manifest.
Fort Laramie National Historic SiteUnited States of America10.26301/qcc3-b484PublishedCyArk , Sky Bucket 3D great plains, wastward expansion, native american, tradeN/AIn 2009, Wyoming's Fort Laramie was the subject of a digital preservation pilot project between the National Park Service, CyArk, and the University of Colorado, Denver. The documentation of Fort Laramie focused on the four remaining buildings of Officer's Row (Old Bedlam, Post Trader's Complex, Post Surgeon's Quarters, Lt. Colonel's Quarters), the adjacent Parade Ground, and the ruins of the Post Hospital. The team used laser scanners and photography to capture the interior and exterior of the buildings as well as the surrounding grounds for context. The project produced highly accurate 3D data to aid in the ongoing conservation and restoration work of the fort. Additional 3D reconstructions, animations, and other multimedia were generated to supplement existing educational and interpretive media.Although small, measuring 100 by 80 feet, the construction of the site's first building in 1834 marked the beginning of a major transformation in the American west. What would later become Fort Laramie, began as a trading post where it's owners primarily traded buffalo robes with local American Indian communities, particularly the Lakota or Sioux. Throughout the mid to late 1800s, the site changed alongside the decline of the buffalo population, the intensive westward movement of emigrant populations, and the US government's militaristic takeover of American Indian lands. Fort Laramie became one of the most consequential military posts on the northern plains, playing a significant and controversial role in American Indian relations. As the 19th century came to a close along with Western expansion, the role of the fort diminished. The buildings on the site today reflect a significant turning point in shaping the American landscape today.
USS Pampanito SubmarineUnited States of America10.26301/qdpd-2250PublishedAutodesk , Topcon , 3D Robotics , USS Pampanito N/AUSS Pampanito was towed to Bay Ship & Yacht shipyard and raised out of the water in a dry dock for repairs. On Friday, November 11, 2016 the submarine was scanned. Our goal was to create a baseline scan for future comparison, to inform future repairs, to compare to her builders drawings, and to facilitate interpretation and research.USS Pampanito made six patrols in the Pacific during World War II during which she sank six Imperial Japanese ships and damaged four others. Operated by the Maritime Park Association, Pampanito hosts over 100,000 visitors a year and is one of the most popular historic vessels in the country. In addition to day time visitors, over 1,500 kids a year participate in Pampanito's educational day and overnight programs. Pampanito is a National Historic Landmark.
Luxor Temple First Court Night 2Egypt10.26301/qe2p-r626PublishedN/AEgypt, Luxor, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Temple CAVECam #24 'LuxorTempleNight' This CAVEcam was shot in the Luxor Temple showing the First Court of Ramesses II and the 14th Century Mosque of Abu al-Haggag, at night.
San Antonio Missions - Mission ConcepcionUnited States of America10.26301/qg7a-d271PublishedCritigen , CyArk San Antonio Missionstexas, san antonio, christianity, spanish, catholic, colonization, colonialismN/AIn the spring of 2010, CyArk collaborated with the National Park Service and Los Compadres, now known as Mission Heritage Partners, to digitally preserve San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. CyArk partnered with Critigen, a geospatial consulting company which used laser scanning and digital photography to document the missions. The 3D data was used by site managers for the continued preservation of the missions as well as the creation of interactive educational materials. The documentation was also used to inform the sites' application for inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List, to which it was successfully inscribed in 2015.Located along the San Antonio River in Texas, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park encompasses five Spanish Colonial sites: Mission Concepción, Mission Espada, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and the Espada Aqueduct. These outposts were originally built to expand and defend the Spanish frontier and spread Christianity to local Native American populations, but also acted as centers of agricultural production, weaving, iron working, and carpentry. Today, the San Antonio Missions represent the largest collection of Spanish Colonial missions in the United States.
Corbelled Houses of Karoo - WerdaSouth Africa10.26301/qhqk-3425PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
Waitangi - Te Whare RūnangaNew Zealand10.26301/qjsg-hq73PublishedCyArk waitangi, treaty, newzealand, maori, meetinghouseN/AThe Waitangi Treaty Grounds were documented by CyArk in December 2017 using a combination of terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR laser scanning. Documentation was completed on the entire site extents with higher fidelity capture at the Te Whare Rūnanga (the carved meeting house), the Treaty House as well as the Ngātokimatawhaorua (the ceremonial war canoe). The data will be used by the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in ongoing management and promotion of the site. The work at Waitangi was completed through generous support from Air New Zealand.On February 5th, 1840, over three hundred different Māori and European representatives met on the lawn of James Busby's home to discuss the treaty of Waitangi and the sovereignty of the nation of New Zealand. Signed the next day by those in attendance, the treaty is considered the founding document of the country of New Zealand with February 6th celebrated as a national holiday. The site today preserves James Busby's residence, renamed as the 'Treaty House', along with a Māori meeting house that was built alongside it to celebrate the conception of independence.
Amphitheatre of CarthageTunisia10.26301/qkhk-s475PublishedLa Sapienza University , The Department of Antiquities (DoA) in Jordan Archaeological Site of Carthagetunis, tunisia, amphitheatre, roman, julius caesarN/AThe amphitheatre of Carthage was documented in 2012 as part of the EU funded ATHENA project (Ancient Theaters Enhancement for New Actualities). The program was first deployed in 2009 and was concerned with the innovation, protection and preservation of ancient theaters across the Euromed region. Inherent as well is making the people, local communities, diverse actors across the Mediterranean more appreciative of the value of these theaters to making them more sustainable for future generations. Situated in the suburbs of Tunis, the Carthage Theater stands as a major monument to Carthage, an ancient city destroyed by the Romans in 146 BCE, but later built in 44 BCE to become a great city in the Mediterranean. The Theater was thought to have been destroyed in 5 Century AD butunderwent several periods of restorations and renovations. Today, it hosts major international events such as the Carthage Festival of Art, and at one time it was thought to hold up to 5000 spectators.
El Castillo Temple of Kulkucan - Chichen ItzaMexico10.26301/qx4z-zw93UpcomingN/APre-Hispanic City of Chichen-ItzaMaya, pyramid, YucatanN/A.Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, holds immense cultural significance as a remnant of the ancient Mayan civilization. Its architectural marvels, such as the Pyramid of Kukulcan, showcase advanced knowledge in astronomy and mathematics. This sacred site served both as a hub for religious ceremonies and as a center of trade, reflecting the Mayan people's complex societal structure. The site's alignment with astronomical events highlights the Mayans' deep connection to the cosmos. Today, Chichen Itza stands as a symbol of the rich heritage and ingenuity of the Mayan civilization, drawing visitors from around the world to marvel at its wonders.
DeadwoodUnited States of America10.26301/qx9f-av27PublishedTSP Architects south dakota, black hills, deadwood, miningN/AThe historic city of Deadwood is surrounded by thick pine forests and as such is vulnerable to wildfires. Given the risks the Deadwood historic society decided to preserve its historic district through laser scanning documentation. In the spring of 2003 TSP Architects from Rapid City used two Cyrax 2500 3D laser scanners to document 5992 linear feet of building facades along Deadwoods downtown main street. Deadwood is a small town in the Black Hills of Lawrence County, South Dakota which first got its start as a mining camp during the gold rush of 1876. As its population grew the nearby surrounding hills forced the town to develop around a small dense downtown. Although the first buildings were made primarily of wood and canvas, the present appearance of the downtown is the result of the fire of 1879 which destroyed most of the commercial district. Following the fire, the town was rebuilt using more permanent materials in vogue at the time. In 1879 Deadwood was a wealthy city and the residents and builders were able to indulge in the latest styles and materials. After the great fire, stone, and brick were the preferred materials and for certain buildings such as banks, hotels and public buildings the grand styles were seen as appropriate. By 1910 the initial wave of building and prosperity had ceased and the subsequent economic decline of the area caused the buildings to remain substantially unchanged.
Baa Miskiyy (KFA-TLS-1 )Maldives10.26301/qzje-rr80PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).The local believed this mosque was the Friday mosque of the island built around 1355 Hijri and a person named Manchangoalhi Ganduvaru Manippulhu was the only one who prays in this mosque whenever he came to Thulusdhoo island. There was two wells in this mosque
Gan Mound (LAM-GAN-2 )Maldives10.26301/r3yx-0c81PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist Site, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).A large artificial earthen mound (havittha) marking the site of an ancient Buddhist ritual complex that also includes the ruins of a dozens of stupas and other coral stone structures. The surface of the mound is currently covered with pieces of coral rubble and overgrown with vegetation, among which are also scattered several fragments of more finely worked coral stone blocks with ornamental details.
Rock Art Sites of Somaliland - Nabi GalaySomaliland10.26301/r518-1t94PublishedCyArk somalia, somaliland, hargesia, laas geel, cave paintings, cave art, horn of africa, graniteN/AIn September 2013, CyArk digitally documented Laas Geel, Dhagah Nabi Galay and Dhagah Kureh rock shelters using laser scanning and photogrammetry. The project was conducted in partnership with the Horn Heritage Charity, a nongovernmental organization that works to protect and promote the archaeological heritage of the Horn of Africa and ICCROM, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property. CyArk also provided a training workshop to heritage professionals from Somaliland. The expedition was made possible through a generous donation from the Government of Switzerland.The complex cave and rock shelters of Laas Geel, Dhagah Kureh, and Dhagah Nabi Galay lie just 30-45 minutes outside of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, a self-declared republic and autonomous region of Somalia. Exhibiting outstanding Neolithic rock art, the sites' cave paintings are considered to be some of the best preserved rock paintings in all of Africa. The images provide valuable information about some of the earliest pastoralists living in this region. The paintings, dated to the third and second millennia BC, depict the herding of humpless cows, sheep and goats, as well as the hunting of antelopes, giraffes, and other wild animals.
Makam Habib 1Indonesia10.26301/rbzy-c847PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PDA-S-002) is a small cemetery with graves marked by carved gravestones on an earthen mound. Two graves are on the top of the mound. The graves are all located within several meters of each other. A group of gravestones of various styles are no longer in their original position. The stones were collected from the surrounding area and kept under a tree near the two in situ graves.
Star of India - Maritime Museum of San DiegoUnited States of America10.26301/rebk-tb21PublishedUniversity of California, San Diego Library ship, museumN/APhotogrammetry, 1079 images captured with Nikon d7000, while the ship was in drydock for regular painting and maintenance. Images were masked with Agisoft Metashape, processed with Reality Capture.The Star of India is the oldest ship still sailing, an iron hulled 205ft merchant vessel built in 1863. This ship is both a California Historical Landmark and United States National Historical Landmark.
Chiesa di San Francesco o del Rosario - Rocca ImperialeItaly10.26301/rg3a-nr94PublishedN/AN/AExterior scan only
Chiesa di Santa Trinita, FlorenceItaly10.26301/rhe9-0980UpcomingN/AFlorence, FAIW, churchN/AFlorence As It Was has multiple aims within its broad goal of recreating selected structures in the city as they appeared in the year 1500. The pointclouds and photogrammetric models we build certainly serve their purposes as visual portals into the past, but the translations of early modern descriptions, transcriptions of contemporary documents, and the creation of a database of people, places, and things weaves these images into layers of information that help us interpret what we see. Intended as a study tool (as opposed to a substitution for the real thing), this project provides users with a combination of the type of original source materials that historians of art and architecture in particular typically use when crafting scholarly works. Its multi-variances routinely force us to make choices and adhere to a list of priorities as we go. We have progressed deliberately and with an eye toward posting the most original portions of our work first, and then filling in the gaps later on. We have concentrated much of our attention on the physically and politically challenging work of securing permissions, traveling to Florence, and then using state-of-the-art technology to scan the most important structures in the city before editing and modeling those scans so that they reflect accurately the dimensions and color patterns of those buildings.from Wikipedia: a Roman Catholic church located in front of the piazza of the same name, traversed by Via de' Tornabuoni, in central Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is the mother church of the Vallumbrosan Order of Monks, founded in 1092 by a Florentine nobleman. South on Via de' Tornabuoni is the Ponte Santa Trinita over the river Arno; across the street is the Palazzo Spini Feroni.
Temple of Karnak Obelisks - LuxorEgypt10.26301/rmgv-c264PublishedN/AEgypt, Luxor, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. A portion of the Temple of Karnak, on the Luxor side of the Nile. The Obelisk of Tuthmosis is prominent and the Obelisk of Hatshepsut is further back. CAVECam #14 'LuxorKarnakObelisks' Shown in this CAVEcam is a portion of the Temple of Karnak, on the Luxor side of the Nile. The Obelisk of Tuthmosis is prominent and the Obelisk of Hatshepsut is further back. Greg Wickham is seated with temple guards in the shade. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karnak
Palazzo Ruccellai - FlorenceItaly10.26301/rp8j-ba59PublishedN/AHistoric Centre of FlorenceFirenzeN/AIncludes facade and 1st courtyard/entrywayA 15th century townhouse in Florence, Italy. This building is a key example of renaissance architecture.
Masjid Day Bubue (F1)Indonesia10.26301/rxn2-t847PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PBR-S-002) is an old mosque complex that contains the main mosque building, a smaller raised 'bale' pavilion, a well, two cisterns for ablutions, a toilet, foundation structure, and a mound with graves on it. The mosque is built in a traditional Acehnese wooden construction style with a two-tiered roof. The entrance to the mosque is on the east side. In front of the mosque (to the east) are two cisterns and a well. North of the cistern is a toilet. The ground in front of the mosque is slightly elevated and surrounded by a foundation structure. On the south side, there is a bale (raised pavilion), also made from wood. There is a grave around with some old grave stones to the east of the mosque. The feature (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PBR-S-002-F-0001) is a mosque built in traditional Acehnese style with a two-tiered roof supported by wooden pillar construction. The building has a square floor plan measuring approximately 8.5 x 8.5 meters. The floor is a concrete foundation. There are four main wooden pillars in the middle and twelve wooden pillars around the sides to support the roof. The wooden pillars are octagonal. Each pillar is joined with a wooden support at the top. Most of the structural construction is made from wood, joined using wooden pegs. Some of the joints are secured using palm fiber ropes. The tiered roof is made from metal sheeting. The side walls are half open and made of loose fitting wooden boards. The entrance to the mosque is on the east side with concrete stairs leading into the structure. A number of the main horizontal and diagonal support beams holding up the roof are covered in intricate carvings of floral vines, geometric patterns, and Arabic inscriptions. The main mosque building is associated in the same complex with a number of other related features.
Ramesseum - ThebesEgypt10.26301/s9by-nv28PublishedINSIGHT , Plowman Craven , Xenexus Ancient Thebes with its Necropolisegypt, thebes, ramses, Ramesseum, templeN/AAncient Thebes is home to the Ramesseum, one of the world's most important surviving examples of an ancient Egyptian temple. Partners from INSIGHT, Plowman Craven and XENEXUS used laser scanning to collect an accurate sampling of the Ramesseum's ground plan for use in publication and conservation of the monument. Comprehensive laser scan coverage for the entire Ramesseum area was acquired along with detailed close-range 3D scans within the stone temple itself.The Ramesseum is the memorial temple (or mortuary temple) of Pharaoh Ramesses II in Thebes. The site is located within the Theban necropolis across from modern city of Luxor and the Nile. Thebes known to the ancient Egyptians as Waset, was an ancient Egyptian city located along the Nile about 800 kilometers (500 mi) south of the Mediterranean. Thebes was the capital of Egypt for long periods during the Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom eras and benefitted greatly from trade due to its proximity to Nubia and the Eastern Desert.
La MontaleSan Marino10.26301/sebe-xm37PublishedN/ASan Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titanounesco, mountain, medieval, italy, towerN/AA multi-modal scan was performed of the Montale, including terrestrial lidar and photogrammetry, and aerial drone. A first set of exterior and interior scans were performed on July 14th 2016, with a scaffold in place to enable access to the tower interior. Later, on July 17th, another set of exterior scans were performed wihtout this scaffold, giving an unobfuscated view of the whole tower. The dataset includes 31 lidar scans, 1543 drone images, and 1789 terrestrial images.The Montale is the smallest of the three towers atop San Marino's Mount Titano, and is included in the area designated a Unesco Heritage site in 2008. In 2017 a survey was undertaken by the Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiave (CHEI), then called CISA3, in partnership with the University of the Republic of San Marino. This survey covered the whole of the mountain and historic center, and special focus was given to important structures, including the three towers: The Guaira, the Cesta, andthe Montale, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Parva Domus, the Piazza della Liberta, and the Bascilica di San Marino, Chiesa di San Pietro, all of which are made available as datasets on OpenHeritage3D.
Bagan - Ananda Ok KyaungMyanmar (formerly Burma)10.26301/sgf3-qp47UpcomingCyArk Baganburma, buddhist, pagan kingdom, pagoda, monasteryN/ACyArk conducted a third independent mission to Bagan in 2017, following two earlier expeditions in collaboration with Carleton University. The 2017 mission took place following a major earthquake in 2016 and the documentation was focused on the extent of damage that occurred to previously surveyed monuments.These expeditions assisted UNESCO and the Myanmar Department of Archaeology (DoA) towards conservation efforts at the massive archaeological site. CyArk and partners utilized LiDAR and both aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry to document the monuments. This expedition was funded through the Google Cultural Institute. The ancient city of Bagan, was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Bagan Kingdom from approximately 1044 to 1287 CE. The rulers of Bagan oversaw the construction of over 5,000 religious monuments over an area covering about 65 square kilometers on the Bagan plains. More than 2,000 of the original structures have survived in varying states of repair until the present and can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone. The small Ananda Ok Kyaung chapel, or monastery, features 18th-century murals of life in the area during the Began period.
Ranavijaypur MosqueBangladesh10.26301/sghd-hw63PublishedFaculty of Arts and Humanities Jahangirnagar University , Architecture Discipline, Khulna University Historic Mosque City of BagerhatBagerhat, bangladesh, islam, mosque, masjid, khan jahan, ronbijoypur, ranavijaypur, khalifatabadN/AThe Ranavijaypur Mosque was documented by staff and students from the Architecture Discipline of Khulna University and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Jahangirnagar University under the leadership of Dr. A.T.M. Masood Reza as part of the R.E.D. (Rapid Emergency Documentation) program funded by the Aliph Foundation and implemented by CyArk. The mosque was documented as part of a disaster simulation to study how quickly a team could complete the digital documentaion of a historic building using photogrammetry. All five stages of the R.E.D. methodology (Planning, Data Collection, Input Organization, Data processing and Creation of Results) were completed in under 48 hours. The site is found within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat and is an active mosque used by the community for daily prayers as well as a storm shelter during cyclones. The mosque is believed to have been first built in the late-fifteenth century and is consistent with the many other Khan Jahan Ali style mosques found within Khalifatabad (Bagerhat). The mosque has unusually thick walls measuirng 2.74 meters.
Makam Tuha Meunasah Baroh (F1)Indonesia10.26301/sgm6-zz06PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PDA-S-005) is an old cemetery that is currently used as a garden and that contains contains dozens of grave markers. Most of the grave markers are mid-sized rounded stones. A rectangular patch of stones contains a number of historic gravestones. A concrete well (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BRN-PDA-S-005-F-0001) surrounded by a large earthenware ring wall. The outside of the ring wall is ornamented with triangular motifs. The well still contains water. The feature is located in an area that is currently used as a garden, but in the past was used as a cemetery.
Voortrekker Settler CottageSouth Africa10.26301/sgy0-jx56PublishedN/AVoortrekker, Afrikaans, cottageN/AThis site is one of the early Voortrekker Settler Cottages, though certain elements have changed over the years(e.g. the thatched roof has been replaced). Typical features of Voortrekker cottages include thick walls of mud brick or shale, yellowwood floors and ceilings, and haylofts. In 2012, CyArk partnered with the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN), the African Conservation Trust (ACT), and Heritage KwaZulu-Natal to form a new chapter, CyArk South Africa. The site was scanned as part of a UKZN Heritage Mapping Unit project to digitally document historical buildings in Pietermaritzburg. Known for its beautiful examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture, the Voortrekker Settlers Cottage is located in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, the capital of the KwaZulu-Natal province. The city was founded in 1838 by Dutch-speaking Voortrekkers (early Dutch settlers) who moved away from the British authorities in the Cape and headed north into Natal. The town was laid out according to the traditional Voortrekker grid pattern and from 1840 people quarried shale and manufactured bricks to construct the thatched Voortrekker cottages like this one.
Monastery of Santa Maria VallsantaSpain10.26301/shjj-ed10PublishedCalidos monastery, convent, Catalonia, Calidos, CHEI, ruins, churchN/AA collaboration between Calidos and University of California San Diego's Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiative (CHEI), this dataset consists of 1140 images, 303 captured through manual drone flight, and 837 from terrestrial camerasfrom wikipedia "https://ca-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Santa_Maria_de_Vallsanta?_x_tr_sl=ca&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ca&_x_tr_pto=wapp" The construction of the monastery began in 1235. The new monastery was intended to replace that of Santa Maria de la Bovera . [2] which was in bad conditions due to lack of water. The community, composed of twenty-three nuns, moved in 1249 with Agnès de Guimerà as its first abbess . In 1267 the construction was already completed. It received several donations, highlighting the one made in 1272 by King Jaume I that financed a large part of the construction works of the cloister . [2] The community was active during the 14th and 15th centuries . There is no news about the origin of the monastery's income or whether it received later donations from the crown or the nobility. In 1348 the monastery was affected by a plague epidemic that decimated the community. A new epidemic ravaged the monastery in 1403, reducing it to the mother abbess, a mother prioress, a sexton and two sisters. In 1589 the cenobi was in complete decay; it had only three nuns, no abbess and debts were piling up. Francesc Oliver de Boteller, abbot of the Poblet monastery and general visitor of the Cistercian order, then ordered the nuns to move to the monastery of Santa Maria del Pedregal, [2] [3] located near Tàrrega , which put an end to active life in Vallsanta. After the abandonment of the religious activity the building was left in ruins.
Basilica di San Marino and Chiesa di San PietroSan Marino10.26301/shvk-8173PublishedN/ASan Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titanounesco, mountain, medieval, italy, church, chiesa, peter, pietroN/AA multi-modal scan was performed of the Basilica di San Marino and neighboring Church of St. Peter including terrestrial lidar and photogrammetry, and aerial drone. The dataset includes 42 lidar scans, of the exterior, interior, and attic spaces, 925 drone images, and 2664 terrestrial images.The Cesta is the second and most central of the three towers atop San Marino's Mount Titano, and is included in the area designated a Unesco Heritage site in 2008. In 2017 a survey was undertaken by the Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiave (CHEI), then called CISA3, in partnership with the University of the Republic of San Marino. This survey covered the whole of the mountain and historic center, and special focus was given to important structures, including the three towers: The Guaira, the Cesta, andthe Montale, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Parva Domus, the Piazza della Liberta, and the Bascilica di San Marino, Chiesa di San Pietro, all of which are made available as datasets on OpenHeritage3D.
Hall of the 500 - Palazzo VecchioItaly10.26301/sjc3-9y05Published3D Veritas Historic Centre of Florenceflorence, firenze, cinquecento, salone, da vinci, mediciN/AThe Cyrax LiDAR scanner is an early, non-spherical laser scanning system. This dataset contains 30 frame laser scans with 21 images. Though the original scans are provided, they are unregisted. A registered model is provided in the data derivatives" volume with rgb projects from imagesThe Hall of the 500 in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio (Salone dei Cinquecento) is a large chamber containing a number of important artworks. It is understood to be the home of a possible lost Da Vinci painting, as he was commissioned to create a wall-sized battle scene. This model served as a contextual map upon which to plan various thermography and endoscopy experiments, in the attempt to locate the missing Da Vinci. These efforts are described in the 2010 National Geographic Documentary Secrets of Florence" episode 2."
Houghton HallUnited Kingdom10.26301/sjyw-3r43PublishedN/APalladian style, England, countrysideN/AAlthough much of the home and its original furniture and fabrics are still intact, the Old Master paintings that once decorated the walls are gone. Sir Robert Walpole sold Houghton’s vast art collection to Catherine the Great in 1779. These paintings typically reside in St. Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum, but in 2013, they were loaned to Houghton for a special exhibition, which CyArk scanned and digitally captured using a Faro S120. The scans were used to create an iPad application that allows viewers to compare what is currently on display at Houghton Hall with the estate’s original decor. Built in the 1720s by Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister, Houghton Hall is a fine example of England’s Palladian houses. Walpole employed the architects James Gibbs and Colen Campbell, and interior decorator William Kent, to design a residence that would leave none questioning his considerable power and status. The residence served a dual function: entertaining England’s political elite and housing Walpole’s family. In 1797, the house passed down to the first Marquess of Cholmondeley after the death of Horace Walpole, Sir Robert’s only surviving son. Today, it remains a Cholmondeley family home.
Salvation Mountain - MuseumUnited States of America10.26301/skcd-3k43UpcomingN/ATower; Medieval;N/A
Villa Poniatowski - RomeItaly10.26301/sr8j-hj11PublishedDominique Rissolo villa, RomeN/ACollaboration between CHEI and Sapienza UniversityThis photogrammetric scan features the Etruscan collection, which had undergone some environmental damage at the time of this survey
Santa Maria Antiqua al foro RomanoItaly10.26301/srn0-8v04PublishedTexas Tech University , Ball State University Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le MuraRome, church, Santa Maria Antiqua, forum, roma, foroN/AIn 2007 Dr. Elizabeth Louden, Texas Tech University and Professor Michele Chiuini, Ball State University completed laser scanning of S. Maria Antiqua within the Roman Forum. The survey data collected allowed for the creation of a digital model where the ancient masonry walls can be mapped to provide a precise record of the construction materials and the location of the delicate frescoes.. The data was also collected to provide a point in time record should a seismic event cause damage to the walls and frescoes and to provide baseline data to create images and precision drawings where necessary. This project was funded by the Kacyra Family Foundation and fits into a larger panorama of conservation and research work undertaken over the past seven years.Built in the middle of the 5th century on the north-western slope of the Palatine Hill, Santa Maria Antiqua is the earliest and most significant Christian monument within the Roman Forum. The church contains a unique collection of wall paintings from the 6th to late 8th century. The discovery of these paintings have given many theories on the development of early medieval art and given distinctive beliefs in archaeology. The church was abandoned in the 9th century after an earthquake buried the buildings; it remained sealed for over 1000 years until its rediscovery in the early 20th century.
Santa Maria d'Agramunt PorticoSpain10.26301/ssvf-5286PublishedCalidos church, portico, medieval, AgramuntN/Aterrestrial 120 photos taken with CANON 5D MkII + 16-35 f/2.8L USM lensThis is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in the western regions of Catalonia. It is particularly notable for the exquisite carved decoration on the doorway on the main façade. It belongs to what is known as the Lleida school. This church has a basilica floor plan and three naves under barrel vaults and a triple semicircular apse with blocked-in Lombard arcades. The upper stories of the tower-bell tower (Gothic, 14th century), chapels and sacristy (16-17th centuries) were added at a later date. The most interesting feature is to be found on the main doorway (mid 13th century), which has ten splayed semicircular archivolts, and on the capitals of the columns on which they stand. The carvings on the interior archivolt are presided by a high-relief of the Virgin holding the Child, flanked by scenes of the Nativity. There are a wide variety of carved motifs on the archivolts and capitals (also in the interior).
Vasha Veyo (GNI-DDG-1)Maldives10.26301/svf0-yb84PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Bathing Tank, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner This bathing tank (veyo) is the only surviving component of a mosque complex formerly on this site, which is still referred to locally as Doshu Miskiyy.
The Old Friday Mosque at Fonadhoo (LAM-FND-4)Maldives10.26301/sxhy-m751PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetryThe Old Friday Mosque on the island of Fonadhoo in Laamu Atoll was built in the early eighteenth century. The coral stone structure contains three verandahs and a separate mihrab chamber surrounding a central prayer hall. The surrounding yard contains a number of old coral stone grave markers, some of which are enclosed within low coral block walls of bisthaan.
Corbelled Houses of Karoo - RietpoortSouth Africa10.26301/sy3v-j946PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
Sixty Dome Mosque - Mosque City of BagerhatBangladesh10.26301/sy7x-fz63PublishedCyArk Historic Mosque City of Bagerhatbagerhat, khan jahan, khalifatabad, bangladeshN/AIn 2019, CyArk partnered with Google Arts and Culture and ICOMOS to digitally document three structures at the Historic City of Bagerhat in Bangladesh. The structures are particularly at risk due to the impacts of climate change including rising sea levels and increased salinity in water being absorbed into the bricks. CyArk used aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry as well as LiDAR or laser scanning to digitally capture the monuments. The site will utilize the documentation to better understand and address the impacts of climate change and connect people with these places.The Mosques at the Historic City of Bagerhat are touchstones for understanding the early influences of Islam in Bangladesh and diversity of architectural style in Southeast Asia. The monuments at Bagerhat are some of the finest examples of the Khan Jahan style, named after the Sufi Saint who founded the city in the mid 15th century. With few options for building materials in the area, builders of the city utilized their expertise in brick making. The 60 Dome Mosque is one of 360 buildings that once stood in Bagerhat. Today, the mosque remains an important place of worship for local residents and visitors throughout Bangladesh and the world.
Naniwa-Sumiyoshi KomainuJapan10.26301/t2d3-s071PublishedNRHK komainu, Shinto, statue (apotropaic?)N/AIn June 2019, Dr. Gildas Sidobre of NRHK completed terrestrial photogrammetry of two Naniwa-Sumiyoshi-style komainu located at the Sanja Jinja shrine in Osaka, Japan. The photographs were taken with a Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera.Built sometime around 1780, this pair of komainu are situated at the main entrance of the Sanja Jinja shrine, in Osaka, Japan. The two sculptures flank Sanja Jinja’s main entryway (the torii), which would classify them as sando komainu. Sometimes referred to as lion-dogs
Cape Canaveral Space History - Gemini Manned Missions at Launch Complex 19United States of America10.26301/t3mf-d997UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries space, manned missions, US Air Force, NASA, heritage, Gemini, historic preservation, USFN/AThe Digital Heritage and Humanities Center at the University of South Florida (USF) Libraries, is working in collaboration with the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 45th Space Wing, cultural resources division to digitally document important historic launch facilities and resources relating to manned missions, space exploration, and US space history. We are using the latest in 3D laser scanning and imaging methods to assist with conservation, management, and public interpretive development of Cape Canaveral's rich space history. Using newly available technologies in 3D laser scanning and survey, USF is recording the existing remains of building complexes associated with historical events such as John Glenn's orbit of the Earth and the Mercury Missions that led the United States into Space. Other important features being documented include launch complexes associated with the American missile program that began largely as a result of the Cold War, such as the Minuteman and Atlas programs, and also the sacred ground resting place for the space shuttle remains from the Challenger disaster. Many of the structures and complexes are unique in design and use. Today, many are now abandoned and are being lost to time, but through these new 3D technologies, USF is providing valuable information for long-term conservation and future interpretation of these important historical sites.This historic launch complex at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, is a deactivated launch site used by NASA for all of the Gemini manned spaceflights. It was also used by unmanned Titan I and Titan II missiles and was in use during the years from 1959 to 1966. A total of 27 launches, 10 of which were manned, were made from the site. It was last used for the Gemini XII launch, on November 11, 1966.
PantheonItaly10.26301/t9sj-mf53PublishedN/AHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Murahttp://repository.edition-topoi.org/collection/BDPPN/AMirrored from http://repository.edition-topoi.org/collection/BDPP The collection 'Digital Pantheon' is based on research data of the Bern Digital Pantheon project. This project - directed by Gerd Graßhoff, Michael Heinzelmann and Markus Wäfler of the University of Bern - created a digital 3d scan of the Pantheon in Rome using a laser scanner in several scanning campaigns in the years 2005 to 2008. On the basis of these data, the registered papers were published and the website www.digitalpantheon.ch established. Since 2010, this website is no longer being maintained. The collection 'Digital Pantheon' is further processing the research data. It provides long-term archiving of the data, which has been further analysed within the framework of the Excellence Cluster TOPOI, and makes it available to interested researchers and the public.The Pantheon (UK: /ˈpænθiən/, US: /-ɒn/; Latin: Pantheum,[nb 1] from Greek Πάνθειον Pantheion, [temple] of all the gods") is a former Roman temple
Benteng Inong Balee (F1)Indonesia10.26301/tapz-7c91PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-004) is the remains of a fortification built on a headland rising steeply from the coast. The western boundary is a cliff bordering the sea, the north and south is a small valley, while to the east is a ridge. The fort is orientated toward the sea, as evidenced by the presence of cannon embrasure placed on the west wall. From there, it has an open view across the bay. The fort is an open square with three walls each on the west, north, and south sides. The west wall still stands firm, in contrast to the other side. This wall is composed of andesite stone with lime mortar adhesive. The north wall is only survived by the foundation made from andesite stone material mixed with chunks of coral lime. The south wall is reduced to stone ruins that extend for about 52 meters. Some parts still look like the original structure, the arrangement of andesite stone arranged as a wall without lime plaster. Inside the fort, there are three gravestones, not in situ, just lying around. Other features visible on this site are stone mounds and the foundations of structures toward the southern valley. In the northern valley, closer to the coast, there are many ceramic sherds visible on the surface (Daly, et al. 2019). (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-004-F-001) This feature is the perimeter wall of the Inong Balee fort. The shape is like an open U. It can be divided into three parts, the west, south, and north wall. The west wall that stands on a cliff bordering the sea. This wall extends north-south along 53 m with a wall height between 1 - 2.7 m. Most of the walls still stand, but many parts have cracked and some have collapsed. This wall has at least four cannon windows, two of which are still clearly visible, while the other two have collapsed. These openings are spaced at regular intervals along the wall. The base of the wall is on the same level as the ground. The wall is about 2 meters wide, with the bottom wider than the top. The outer side of the wall is inclined towards the inside. The wall are composed of andesite stone with lime-plaster. The south is different from the west wall. It is a stone structure without lime-plaster that extends east-west about 52 m along the contour on the upper boundary. This wall has collapsed leaving only stone ruins which are scattered around and into the valley below. Some of the original formations can still be seen at the bottom. The east end is connected to a structure that leads to the south about 8 meters long. It is a foundation structure of limestone. The south wall is a continuation of the west wall that cuts perpendicular to the south corner. At the bottom of the south corner, there is a structure connected with a lime-plaster, but the rest is a stone structure without the lime-plaster. In the north, there is a wall that extends west-east. It extends along the contour on the upper boundary with the valley on the north. Some of it has been restored by BPCB. The wall has been restored to about 10 meters from the northwest corner to the north. There is a massive wall composed of andesite stone and cement-plaster 2.1 m wide and 89 cm high. From the wall, the structure is connected to the north for about 25 m. This structure survives in the form of a foundation composed of stone with lime-plaster adhesive and looks like a barrier or revetment to prevent landslides. At the east end, the wall is connected to a foundation that runs west-east. The foundation is composed of chunks of limestone, arranged lengthwise following the contour for approximately 30 m.
Ayutthaya - Wat Phra Si SanphetThailand10.26301/taz6-n215PublishedCyArk Historic City of Ayutthayacity, gulf of siam, architecture, infrastructureN/AThe CyArk field mission to Ayutthaya took place in June 2017. The archaeological complex of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the focus of the expedition, was impacted during a major flood event in 2011.The primary purpose of the trip was to assist UNESCO and the Fine Arts Department (FAD) of Thailand in mapping the site and providing detailed documentation surrounding the subsidence of the monuments. The documentation was conducted utilizing LiDAR and both aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. Our work was supported through a generous grant from Seagate.Founded in 1350 C.E., Ayutthaya was the Siamese capital of Thailand until the 18th century. Ayutthaya developed into a booming city starting in 1378 C.E., surpassing the old capital of Sukhothai. King Ramathibodi declared Ayutthaya the new capital and it was named after a magical kingdom from the Ramakien, an epic story about Thailand. The city was attacked and burned to the ground in 1767 C.E. by the Burmese army. The only remaining buildings in Ayutthaya are of stone, as the wood structure burned to the ground in 1767 C.E. After the destruction of Ayutthaya, the capital was moved to Bangkok and there was an effort to recreate the urban template and architecture of Ayutthaya. In Thai, the official name of Bangkok retains Ayutthaya as part of the formal name.
The Lolurun Catholic Church of Petrus and Paulus (MAHS-IDN-MLK-TMB-WTM-S-008)Indonesia10.26301/tc0g-ah24PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey indonesia, church-architecture, indonesia-culture-heritage, maluku, church-architecture, photogrammetry, realitycapture, southeast-asia, catholic-church, indonesianculture, indianocean, indonesianhistory, southeastasianheritage, indonesia-cultural-heritage, indonesianheritage indianoceanheritage, tanimbarN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The Roman Catholic Church of Santo Petrus and Paulus Lolurun (MAHS-IDN-MLK-TMB-WTM-S-008) faces the sea to the southeast of the town of Lolurun in Tanimbar, Maluku Province, Indonesia. The church presents a vivid amalgam of local and colonial aesthetic traditions, with stairs leading up to its entrance flanked by statues of Peter and Paul within glass enclosed shrines. Built in 1932, the church is a wooden two-tiered building topped by a steeple. Inside the long nave, there are rows of benches, an altar, as well as paintings behind the altar of the church and along the walls of the nave depicting the Stations of the Cross.
San Antonio Missions - Mission San JuanUnited States of America10.26301/tmfy-yc09PublishedCritigen , CyArk San Antonio Missionstexas, san antonio, christianity, spanish, catholic, colonization, colonialismN/AIn the spring of 2010, CyArk collaborated with the National Park Service and Los Compadres, now known as Mission Heritage Partners, to digitally preserve San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. CyArk partnered with Critigen, a geospatial consulting company which used laser scanning and digital photography to document the missions. The 3D data was used by site managers for the continued preservation of the missions as well as the creation of interactive educational materials. The documentation was also used to inform the sites' application for inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List, to which it was successfully inscribed in 2015.Located along the San Antonio River in Texas, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park encompasses five Spanish Colonial sites: Mission Concepción, Mission Espada, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and the Espada Aqueduct. These outposts were originally built to expand and defend the Spanish frontier and spread Christianity to local Native American populations, but also acted as centers of agricultural production, weaving, iron working, and carpentry. Today, the San Antonio Missions represent the largest collection of Spanish Colonial missions in the United States.
Benteng Indrapatra (F10)Indonesia10.26301/tn6a-v741PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.Cluster of thick-walled defensive fortifications and ancillary structures positioned on the coast. The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-001) consists of four main well-built rectangular structures. Two of the walled fortifications are intact and in good condition (restored by BPCB), while the other two are ruined foundations. There are a number of supporting features built within or in close proximity to the main defensive fortification, such as wells. Some of the features are surrounded by standing water and a canal. (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-001-F010) Feature 10 is a large, well-constructed fortification that is roughly square in shape. It is approximately 27 meters on each side for a total contained area of approximately 700 square meters. The walls are made from stones bounded by mortar and concrete. The exterior walls are slightly slanted, wider at the base than at the top. The front and side walls of the fort are higher than the back walls. There is a corridor attached to the wall on the front and sides. It is raised higher than the ground level on the inside. This fort has high, sturdy walls with embrasures on each side. There are three embrasures on the front, and three on each side. There are two embrasures on the back that are level with the ground. The embrasure can serve for the placement of cannons. The top has a flat floor surface. There are three building rooms at the top, one room in the middle, and two rooms attached to the front side wall that connected to each embrasure. The room in the middle is rectangular with an elongated semi-circular arched roof. It has one access door from the southeast. The other two rooms attached to the wall have almost the same shape. One side of the wall is open without a door. At first glance, it looks like a short passage. The floor of the room is composed of stone masonry. This fort has no permanent access stairs.
Lukang Longshan TempleTaiwan10.26301/tnav-3t41PublishedCyArk , China University of Technology (CUTe) caisson, lukang, fujian, qing, guanyin, N/AIn March of 2016, CyArk partnered with the China University of Technology (CUTe) and the Taiwanese Bureau of Cultural Heritage to digitally document the Lukang Longshan Temple in Changhua, Taiwan. CyArk employed the latest data capture technologies to document the entire complex including the four principal buildings and connecting courtyards. As part of this expedition CyArk also trained students from the Center for Cultural Sites Rehabilitation and Development program at CUTe on digital documentation techniques. The data generated through the documentation efforts complements existing historical documentation of the site and advances the capability of site managers for planning future preservation efforts.The Lukang Longshan Temple is the largest temple in the Township of Lukang and is one of the most revered Buddhist temples in Taiwan. Originally built in the 17th century near the historic port canal, the temple was moved to its present site in 1786. Recognized as an important national heritage site by the Taiwanese Ministry of Culture, the 9,600 square foot complex consists of four main structures; the Main Gate, Hall of the Five Gates, Main Hall and Rear hall along with two enclosed yards. The temple houses a shrine to the Bodhisattva Guanyin, goddess of mercy and compassion and remains a popular place of worship for Mahayana Buddhists. The temple is also known for containing a myriad of impressive architectural features including many painted murals, woodcarvings, including the largest caisson or spiderweb wooden ceiling in Taiwan and two carved granite columns shaped like dragons.
Cape Canaveral Space History - Mercury Friendship 7 at Launch Complex 14United States of America10.26301/tt9n-0168UpcomingDigital Heritage and Humanities Center, University of South Florida Libraries space, manned missions, US Air Force, NASA, heritage, John Glenn, Friendship 7, Mercury, USFN/AThe Digital Heritage and Humanities Center at the University of South Florida (USF) Libraries, is working in collaboration with the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 45th Space Wing, cultural resources division to digitally document important historic launch facilities and resources relating to manned missions, space exploration, and US space history. We are using the latest in 3D laser scanning and imaging methods to assist with conservation, management, and public interpretive development of Cape Canaveral's rich space history. Using newly available technologies in 3D laser scanning and survey, USF is recording the existing remains of building complexes associated with historical events such as John Glenn's orbit of the Earth and the Mercury Missions that led the United States into Space. Other important features being documented include launch complexes associated with the American missile program that began largely as a result of the Cold War, such as the Minuteman and Atlas programs, and also the sacred ground resting place for the space shuttle remains from the Challenger disaster. Many of the structures and complexes are unique in design and use. Today, many are now abandoned and are being lost to time, but through these new 3D technologies, USF is providing valuable information for long-term conservation and future interpretation of these important historical sites.Launch Complex 14, is an Historical District and National Historical Landmark. This Launch Complex was built between 1956 and 1957, and was most famously associated with the 1959 and 1960 manned Mercury missions.
Suresnes American CemeteryFrance10.26301/twzt-kd05PublishedCyArk suresnes, america, cemetery, abmc, france, ww1, ww2, memorial, chapelN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document eight military cemetery chapels dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. The Suresnes American Cemetery chapel and two loggia were documented in July 2016 using LiDAR laser scanning and aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. CyArk’s digital documentation allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember those who gave their lives for their country.The Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial is a United States military cemetery in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine, France. It is the resting place of 1,541 American soldiers killed in World War I. A panoramic view of Paris can be seen from the site, which is located high on the slopes of Mont Valérien. The site is managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). The people of Suresnes donated this land to the United States in 1917, following America’s entry into World War I. Loaned in perpetuity, it became the site for America's first permanent overseas cemetery. Although Suresnes American Cemetery was the first permanent cemetery in Europe, the chapel was not completed until 1932.
Theatre and Amphitheatre of MeridaSpain10.26301/txve-tm52PublishedLa Sapienza University , The Department of Antiquities (DoA) in Jordan Archaeological Ensemble of Méridaroman, theatre, merida, amphitheatre, arena, athena, spainN/AThe theatre and amphitheatre of Mérida was documented in 2012 as part of the EU funded ATHENA project (Ancient Theaters Enhancement for New Actualities). The program was first deployed in 2009 and was concerned with the innovation, protection and preservation of ancient theaters across the Euromed region. Inherent as well is making the people, local communities, diverse actors across the Mediterranean more appreciative of the value of these theaters to making them more sustainable for future generations. The large Roman theater of Merida was constructed between 15 and 16 century BC and the adjacent amphitheater was built in the 8th century BC. The amphitheater has an elliptical shape with an arena of 64 meters by 41 meters used for gladiatorial contests and 15,000 spectators and has lowest, middle and upper tier rows for the ruling classes and the commoners.
Gem Miskiyy (GNI-DDM-1)Maldives10.26301/tyye-f633PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AGem Miskiyy is believed to be the first mosque built on the island of Fuvamulah – with its construction attributed to the thirteenth-century Islamic holy man, Abu Bakr Naib Kaleygefaanu. It was constructed in the area of a previous Buddhist ritual complex after the conversion of the local population. The mosque compound also contains a bathing tank (veyo), a well, an enclosed shrine (ziyaarat) and a cemetery.
Waitangi - NgātokimatawhaoruaNew Zealand10.26301/v1pz-0r22PublishedCyArk waitangi, treaty, newzealand, maori, meetinghouseN/AThe Waitangi Treaty Grounds were documented by CyArk in December 2017 using a combination of terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR laser scanning. Documentation was completed on the entire site extents with higher fidelity capture at the Te Whare Rūnanga (the carved meeting house), the Treaty House as well as the Ngātokimatawhaorua (the ceremonial war canoe). The data will be used by the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in ongoing management and promotion of the site. The work at Waitangi was completed through generous support from Air New Zealand.On February 5th, 1840, over three hundred different Māori and European representatives met on the lawn of James Busby's home to discuss the treaty of Waitangi and the sovereignty of the nation of New Zealand. Signed the next day by those in attendance, the treaty is considered the founding document of the country of New Zealand with February 6th celebrated as a national holiday. The site today preserves James Busby's residence, renamed as the 'Treaty House', along with a Māori meeting house that was built alongside it to celebrate the conception of independence.
San Antonio Missions - Mission San JoseUnited States of America10.26301/v398-0657PublishedCritigen , CyArk San Antonio Missionstexas, san antonio, christianity, spanish, catholic, colonization, colonialismN/AIn the spring of 2010, CyArk collaborated with the National Park Service and Los Compadres, now known as Mission Heritage Partners, to digitally preserve San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. CyArk partnered with Critigen, a geospatial consulting company which used laser scanning and digital photography to document the missions. The 3D data was used by site managers for the continued preservation of the missions as well as the creation of interactive educational materials. The documentation was also used to inform the sites' application for inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List, to which it was successfully inscribed in 2015.Located along the San Antonio River in Texas, the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park encompasses five Spanish Colonial sites: Mission Concepción, Mission Espada, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and the Espada Aqueduct. These outposts were originally built to expand and defend the Spanish frontier and spread Christianity to local Native American populations, but also acted as centers of agricultural production, weaving, iron working, and carpentry. Today, the San Antonio Missions represent the largest collection of Spanish Colonial missions in the United States.
Rock Art Sites of Somaliland - Laas GeelSomaliland10.26301/v7a2-me37PublishedCyArk somalia, somaliland, hargesia, laas geel, cave paintings, cave art, horn of africa, graniteN/AIn September 2013, CyArk digitally documented Laas Geel, Dhagah Nabi Galay and Dhagah Kureh rock shelters using laser scanning and photogrammetry. The project was conducted in partnership with the Horn Heritage Charity, a nongovernmental organization that works to protect and promote the archaeological heritage of the Horn of Africa and ICCROM, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property. CyArk also provided a training workshop to heritage professionals from Somaliland. The expedition was made possible through a generous donation from the Government of Switzerland.The complex cave and rock shelters of Laas Geel, Dhagah Kureh, and Dhagah Nabi Galay lie just 30-45 minutes outside of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, a self-declared republic and autonomous region of Somalia. Exhibiting outstanding Neolithic rock art, the sites' cave paintings are considered to be some of the best preserved rock paintings in all of Africa. The images provide valuable information about some of the earliest pastoralists living in this region. The paintings, dated to the third and second millennia BC, depict the herding of humpless cows, sheep and goats, as well as the hunting of antelopes, giraffes, and other wild animals. The Laas Geel shelters feature poly chrome painted panels that are considered to be some of the oldest known rock art in the Horn of Africa. The scenes depict human figures and animals painted in bright reds, whites, yellows, and sometimes black. In many cases the human figures are shown with arms outstretched in postures that demonstrate reverence and perhaps even worship which may indicate the important status ascribed to cattle in this pastoral culture.
Patarana Batu Berukir (F3)Indonesia10.26301/v9qk-7s37PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-BTR-S-001) was formerly part of the palace grounds of the Aceh sultanate. Its was largely destroyed by an invading Dutch force in 1874. Four stone structures, however, remain standing to this day: The Gunongan, Kandang, Patarana Stone, and Pinto Khob. The Gunongan, Kandang, and Patarana Stone are all in very close proximity to one another, while the Pintu Khob is a little further away to the northeast, now separated from the site of the other three by a modern street. In the 17th century, however, all four structures were part of a landscaped area of the palace with a stream (Krueng Daroy) running through it. But the condition of the landscape has undergone many changes since then and is now incorporated into the modern construction of the city of Banda Aceh. This feature (MAHS-IND-ACH-BNA-S-001-F-0003) is a carved stone monolith with circular sides measuring 1.63 meters in diameter and 69 centimeters high. The upper surface is flat and there is a hole in the middle 52 centimeters in diameter. The circular side is made of indentations, there are 10 indentations. The sides are carved with geometric motifs all around the perimeter. The stone is placed on a foundation made of cement. Field Notes There are many speculations about the function of the stone. Some said that the stone is the place for the coronation of the sultan, some said it is a place to clean or wash oneself, some think it is a place for execution of punishment. Its actual intended function, however remains unclear.
Palace of Fine ArtsMexico10.26301/vdae-mr89PublishedCyArk inba, theatre, theater, neoclassical, art nouveau, art decoN/ACyArk documented the Palacio de Bellas Artes in October 2018 in collaboration with the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA) and the Agenda Digital de Cultura office of the Secretaria de Cultura. The focus of the expedition was to document the monuments exterior surfaces as well as the main theatre and stage within the monument. CyArk used a combination of laser scanning with a FARO X330 and terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry completed with a Nikon D810 and Phantom 4 Pro drone respectively. Access to the roof of the monument was provided to CyArk staff as the chief architect of the Palacio wanted accurate as built records of the utility ducting that surrounds the structure. As the monument is highly trafficked, CyArk took advantage of a planned closure of the monument to document the gardens and front facade.Known as the greatest house of culture in Mexico, the Palacio de Bellas Artes was built upon the site of the first National Theatre, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. Issues related to the soft subsoil as well as political unrest during the Mexican Revolution necessitated several delays and construction was not completed until 1934. The exterior of the building is done primarily in the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles while the interior is predominantly Art Deco. Both the interior and exterior of the building feature a variety of architectural elements drawn from Mexican history and culture and the building is also home to several important murals created by famous Mexican artists like Diego Rivera and David Siquieros. One of the most iconic monuments in Mexico City, he building has and continues to host some of the most noteworthy performances and exhibitions.
Fort CongerCanada10.26301/vekr-zf42PublishedUniversity of Calgary N/AParks Canada approached Dr. Peter Dawson, Department of Archaeology, University of Calgary to inquire about the possibility of using laser scanning to create a 3D digital archive of the site. In the summer of 2010, Chris Tucker and Peter Dawson used a Z & F Imager 5006i laser scanner, equipped with a motorized M-Cam camera retrofitted to the scanner for automatic color mapping, and a Minolta Vivid 910 laser scanner to capture 3-dimensional mages of Fort Conger for the purposes of conservation, preservation, and community outreach education. This was the first time laser scanners had been used in the Canadian High Arctic. Dr. Richard Levy, University of Calgary, then created 3D models and animations. Utilizing all of this data, CyArk created a web portal integrating the highly accurate laser scan data with a rich collection of documentation, including photographs, video footage, drawings, and historic documents assembled by Parks Canada’s Margaret Bertulli and Lyle Dick.Fort Conger is located in Quttinirpaaq National Park on northeastern Ellesmere Island. The nearest community on Ellesmere Island (Grise Fiord) is located more than 800 km to the south, while Canadian Forces Station Alert is approximately 100 km to the northeast. Fort Conger is situated approximately 10 m from the ocean on the eastside of Discovery Harbour, with a steep bank (2.5 m high) leading from the site to the ocean. The standing structures, building foundations, and artifacts present at Fort Conger are legacies to the achievements of several remarkable expeditions, as well as the hardships suffered by their participants. The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-76 was the first of these, followed less than a decade later by the better-known Lady Franklin Bay Expedition (1881-84). Under the command of Lieutenant Adolphus Greely, this expedition was able to amass a considerable amount of scientific data, despite the harrowing escape and rescue of its few surviving members. In early 1899, American Polar Explorer Robert Peary arrived and used Fort Conger to stage a series of attempts to reach the North Pole.
Corbelled Houses of Karoo - Silvery HolmeSouth Africa10.26301/vf8z-df24PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
Kobe Mosque (MAHS-JPN-HYG-KOB-S-001)Japan10.26301/vfnc-yc47PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Japan, islamic-architecture, East Asian HeritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D850 DSLR, and DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone.Built in 1935 as the first mosque in Japan, the Kobe Mosque (MAHS-JPN-HYG-KOB-S-001) is built of stone mosque in a modern ‘Moorish’ style featuring a dome, two square minarets, and two round minarets. Inside are three stories and a basement providing prayer space. The main prayer hall on the first floor features a marble mihrab and minbar. The prayer space for women on the second floor overlooks the main prayer hall. It is frequented by Muslims attending daily prayers and visitors.
Chiesa di Sanatorio Antitubercolare Vittorio Emanuele IIIItaly10.26301/vn76-gd41UpcomingN/Arationalist, Gardella, church, piedmontN/AA multimodal survey incorporating drone, and terrestrial photogrammetry, along with terrestrial LiDAR. Two LiDAR scans were performed comparing data from BLK360 g2 and Faro Focus S350. This is the first work of famed architect Ignazio GardellaThis church was built in 1930 in Alessandria, Piedmont on the grounds of a tuberculosis hospital. The church features a split nave, separating parishioners by a wall into two groups.
Angkor Wat Western CausewayCambodia10.26301/vngf-1h12PublishedUniversity of California Berkeley , Sophia University of Tokyo, Japan Angkorangkor, khmer, cambodia, causewayN/AIn March of 2004, a group from the University of California at Berkeley conducted a laser scan project in Angkor, Cambodia in cooperation with Sofia University of Tokyo, Japan. The project gathered HDS scans and photographs of the Angkor Wat Western Causeway and the temple Banteay Kdei. The data set was used to support on-going reconstruction and stabilization of various Angkor monuments by Sofia University. The project was funded by Sofia University.Angkor was the site for a series of capitals belonging to the Khmer empire for much of the ninth through fifteenth centuries. These ruins are located amid forests and farmland to the north of the Great Lake (Tonle Sap), near present day Siem Reap, Cambodia, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples of Angkor, now partially restored, constitute the premier collection of Khmer art and architecture. The resplendent monuments of the Khmer were constructed from AD 879 - 1191, although the site, itself, was inhabited by the Khmers from AD 802 through AD 1431. Yet it was during the twelfth century, when the last temples were built, that the Khmers reached their peak during the reigns of Suryavarman II and Jayavarman VII. And it was from Angkor that these god-kings ruled their grand empire, stretching from the south of Vietnam to Yunan, China and from the western edge of Vietnam to the Bay of Bengal. The monumental temples they built not only proclaimed the king's wealth and status, but they also helped solidify his rule as a god-king by providing a sanctuary of worship for his cult after aligning himself with a deity, such as the Hindu god Vishnu or the Buddhist Bodhisattva Avalokiteshavara.
Medinet Habu First CourtEgypt10.26301/vq5n-kk71PublishedN/AMedinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinet_Habu_(temple) locations include: CAVECam #19 'LuxorMedinetHabuFirstCourt' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. This is the First Court.
Annaberg PlantationUnited States of America10.26301/vv0h-dq68PublishedCyArk , Trimble colonialism, danish, agriculture, st. johns, plantationN/AIn 2015, CyArk partnered with Trimble Navigation, Virgin Islands National Park, and Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park to digitally preserve the Annaberg Sugar Plantation. The documentation team, consisting of both CyArk and Trimble personnel, digitally documented the site and remaining plantation structures, such as the windmill and sugar factory. The data captured was used to monitor erosion of existing structures, identify structures hidden beneath the dense tropical vegetation, and create future plans for conservation.The Annaberg Sugar Plantation in the Virgin Islands is part of one of the largest historic migrations of people and resources throughout the world. For centuries, the Virgin Islands was a crossroads for indigenous peoples, colonial powers, and the transatlantic slave trade. The plantation structures that the National Park Service preserves on the site today demonstrate the agricultural success of the Danish Colonial era, but also its human cost. A 40-foot high windmill constructed with sails to direct the wind was state of the art at the time of its completion in 1805. Not far from the windmill, built into the foundation of the sick house, the Annaberg "Dungeon" served as a means of punishment for enslaved laborers. Etched into the walls are images of merchant ships, transportation instrumental to the plantation's success but also the majority of the population's enslavement. Boats would also become crucial to enslaved people's resistance, with at least 12 people escaping to the nearby British island of Tortola. The Annaberg Sugar Plantation's landscape reveals complex histories of ingenuity, colonial violence, and resistance, remaining a powerful site for understanding the impact of colonialism on the global economy and on the daily lives of individuals.
Tewkesbury Abbey South TranseptUnited Kingdom10.26301/vvcn-p631PublishedRoyal Agricultural University - Cultural Heritage Institute N/APoint cloud data and images collected with a Trimble X7 scanner. Software used: Trimble Perspective, Trimble RealWorks and Autodesk ReCap Pro. A collaboration between Gloucestershire Building Recording Group and the Royal Agricultural University. Data collect by Isobel Milne for a Master dissertation researching civilian use of 3D scanning to record, identify and share information on medieval timber framed roof structures.The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury - commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey - is a former Benedictine monastery and is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, Its striking Norman tower and long nave have dominated the Tewkesbury skyline for nearly 900 years.
Gan Mound (LAM-GAN-2-S2 )Maldives10.26301/vwr1-4991PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist Site, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).A large artificial earthen mound (havittha) marking the site of an ancient Buddhist ritual complex that also includes the ruins of a dozens of stupas and other coral stone structures. The surface of the mound is currently covered with pieces of coral rubble and overgrown with vegetation, among which are also scattered several fragments of more finely worked coral stone blocks with ornamental details.
Benteng Indrapatra (F2)Indonesia10.26301/w0hn-4b81PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.Cluster of thick-walled defensive fortifications and ancillary structures positioned on the coast. The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-001) consists of four main well-built rectangular structures. Two of the walled fortifications are intact and in good condition (restored by BPCB), while the other two are ruined foundations. There are a number of supporting features built within or in close proximity to the main defensive fortification, such as wells. Some of the features are surrounded by standing water and a canal. (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-001-F-0002) This feature features two thick parallel walls that make up the exterior sites of a large square stone enclosure which is known from historic sources to have been a fortification. The construction consists of mid to large stones mortared together. The enclosure has one formal opening in the northern wall. The perimeter of the outside wall is approximately 280 meters in total length and the interior is about 5,000 square meters. The feature contains a number of smaller features that have been documented individually by the MAHS. The feature is well-built and has been restored as a heritage site.
Templo MayorMexico10.26301/w47s-yq72PublishedCyArk templo mayor, mexico city, mexica, mesoamerica, pyramidN/AIn March 2016, CyArk documented Templo Mayor in the historic center of Mexico City. CyArk offered its assistance to site conservators who were recording some of the more fragile artifacts located around the temple along with several ornate objects from the adjacent museum. As transporting the original artifacts is a dangerous endeavor, museum staff requested 3D scans in order to create replicas that can be loaned to other museums.This research project was undertaken in collaboration with the Templo Mayor Museum. We would like to thank our partners at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) for the opportunity to assist with their work and our partners at Leica Geosystems and Artec 3D for lending equipment in support of the project.Templo Mayor was one the principal temples of Tenochtitlan, the former capital of the Aztec empire. Built sometime after 1325 CE, the structure was dedicated to two Aztec deities, Huitzilopochtli the god of war and Tlaloc the god of rain and agriculture. The temple was surrounded by a serpent wall and the entire structure would have been brightly painted. Templo Mayor was destroyed by the Spanish in 1521 C.E. to make way for construction of a new cathedral. The ruins were buried and largely forgotten until their rediscovery in the 1970's.
Chavín de HuantarPeru10.26301/w54r-pb82PublishedCyArk Chavin (Archaeological Site)ancash, archaeology, city, ceremony, pyramidN/ACyArk's involvement with Chavín de Huntar began in 2005 when a research group from University of California, Berkeley traveled to Chavín to document the archaeological site with LiDAR. This expedition was meant to supplement research conducted under John Rick at Stanford University. The data produced in this expedition, currently hosted by CyArk, became a foundation for executing a conservation plan for the site. The venture was funded jointly by Stanford University and the Kacyra Family Foundation. With changing and more intensive El Niño weather patterns, Chavín has been under risk of flood erosion. In 2017 CyArk returned to Chavín to document the site's canals and the adjoining river bed to assist ongoing conservation efforts. LiDAR and photogrammetic documentation was completed over the principal structures.Located in the Peruvian Andes, Chavín de Huantar was the strategic capital and religious center of the pre-Inca, Chavín civilization. The project team from the University of California at Berkeley traveled to Chavín to digitally preserve this important site. The project's goal was to support and supplement archaeological activities and research being conducted by Stanford University with the intent of the new data becoming the foundation for an on-site conservation plan.
Malindi Mosque - Kilwa KisiwaniTanzania10.26301/w6g8-zh94PublishedCyArk Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnaratanzania, kilwa, swahili, east africaN/AIn 2018, CyArk digitally documented three monuments at Kilwa Kisiwani, UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania as part of the Heritage on the Edge program. CyArk utilized aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry as well as LiDAR or laser scanning to document the monuments. CyArk also hosted a one day workshop with ICOMOS and local heritage managers to train site stewards in digital documentation techniques and practices. The documented structures include the Gereza, Malindi Mosque, and the Great Mosque. Site manager will utilize the resulting documentation to better understand the impacts of climate change on the heritage site which is particularly at risk due to its close proximity to the coastline. Kilwa Kisiwani was inscribed into the World Heritage List (with Songo Mnara) in 1981 as an exceptional testimony to the expansion of the Swahili coastal culture, the spread of Islam in East Africa and the extraordinarily extensive and prosperous Indian Ocean trade from the medieval period up to the modern era. The Great Mosque of Kilwa is the oldest standing mosque on the East African coast.
Benteng Iskandar Muda (F1)Indonesia10.26301/w96g-dk23PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site ((MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-002) is a large, well-built stone fortification near the coast on the western bank of the Krueng Raya river. The ground level is almost the same as the water level of the sea and river. It causes the land around of the site to often be submerged in water at high tide. The site is a fort-building complex, it consists of several components. There is a thick outer rectangular wall. The perimeter is fortified by two parallel walls with sand fill between them. The upper part could function as a parapet. The outer wall is equipped with embrasures - four on each side. The outer wall has an opening atop a flight of stairs leading up from the southeast. On the inside, the ground level is the same as the ground level of the outside the fort. In the middle, there is a raised platform ground level made from stone walls filled with soil. There are two sets of stairs going up from the southeast and northeast. The top of the raised platform has the remains of what seems to be a building/structure. There are two wells within the main perimeter walls in the east and south corners. All structures are built of andesite stone with lime plaster adhesive materials. This feature (MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-MRY-S-002-F-0001) is the main outer perimeter wall of the fortification. It consists of two parallel walls, with the space between filled with rubble and sand to create a walkway around the entire fortification. The outer wall is about 3.26 m high, while the inner wall is about 1.55 m high. The walls are made of andesite stone with lime plaster. The outer wall construction is not made perpendicular, and the top tends tilt to the inside, making the bottom of the wall wider than the top. The wall is about 4.5 m thick at its base. The distance between the outer wall and inner wall is about 3.3 m. There are some embrasures on the outer wall, four embrasure on each side, for a total of 16 embrasure. The embrasure are set at regular intervals around the wall. There is a staircase from the outside that connects with the top hallway attached to the outer wall. There is also a staircase on the inside that is attached to the southeast wall.
Tewkesbury Abbey North TranseptUnited Kingdom10.26301/w9nz-em50PublishedRoyal Agricultural University - Cultural Heritage Institute N/APoint cloud data and images collected with a Trimble X7 scanner. Software used: Trimble Perspective, Trimble RealWorks and Autodesk ReCap Pro. A collaboration between Gloucestershire Building Recording Group and the Royal Agricultural University. Data collect by Isobel Milne for a Master dissertation researching civilian use of 3D scanning to record, identify and share information on medieval timber framed roof structures.The Grade I listed Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury - commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey - is a former Benedictine monastery and is now a parish church. Considered one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Britain, Its striking Norman tower and long nave have dominated the Tewkesbury skyline for nearly 900 years. Alterations were made to the northern transept between the early and late 13th century and extensive rebuilding of the east arm occurred in the early 14th century. Dendrochronology analysis suggests the North Transept was constructed around 1521.
City Hall NYC - Map the MomentUnited States of America10.26301/wa8f-n728PublishedLisa Conte BLM, NYC, public artN/AThis data was collected as part of the Map the Moment initiative, a volunteer project to document the artwork and changes to the streetscape following the killing of George Floyd and the demonstrations that followed. This data was collected by Lisa Conte and processed by Joe Graham-Felsen. They used a Canon 5D Mark 3 to scan this data and the various murals that appeared throughout the city. New York City Hall sits in Lower Manhattan and is the oldest continuously operating city hall in the United States. During the summer’s Black Lives Matter demonstrations, the site saw hundreds of protesters, many of whom were seeking police reform and a lower NYPD budget.
Maaloodhu Gee - Keela (HAF-KLA-1)Maldives10.26301/wd8n-1z74PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Islamic, Indian OceanN/AThe Maldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner.This structure was formerly used as a Maaloodhu-Ge, as recital hall for deovotional readings of texts to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. After new forms of islamic reformism became popular in the Maldives in the 1980s, these practices were abandoned, and this building is now used to house a school
Chichen Itza Site Survey - Aerial Drone 2018Mexico10.26301/wjjb-fk60UpcomingN/APre-Hispanic City of Chichen-ItzaMaya, YucataN/AManually piloted drone survey, incorporating 6 ground control pointsChichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, holds immense cultural significance as a remnant of the ancient Mayan civilization. Its architectural marvels, such as the Pyramid of Kukulcan, showcase advanced knowledge in astronomy and mathematics. This sacred site served both as a hub for religious ceremonies and as a center of trade, reflecting the Mayan people's complex societal structure. The site's alignment with astronomical events highlights the Mayans' deep connection to the cosmos. Today, Chichen Itza stands as a symbol of the rich heritage and ingenuity of the Mayan civilization, drawing visitors from around the world to marvel at its wonders.
Ojúbo ÒsogboNigeria10.26301/wr06-mh92PublishedCyArk , Ímísí3D Osun-Osogbo Sacred GroveN/AIn September 2019, CyArk and a team from IMISI3D in collaboration with the Adunni Olorisha Trust (AOT) and the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) of Nigeria documented three monumental structures at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Osun Osogbo. Despite its national and international significance, many of the shrines and art pieces in the Sacred Grove have fallen into disrepair over the years due to a lack of resources. In an effort to revitalize some of the work done by Susanne Wenger, since 2005 the AOT and NCMM have begun implementing conservation efforts on some of the shrines in collaboration with the local community. The documentation completed as part of this project provides a comprehensive and detailed inventory of the current conditions in 2019 as well as a variety of multimedia content that can be used to raise awareness of the site. Aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry and laser scanning were employed at Ilèdi Ontòtòo, the assembly hall of the Ògbóni earth cult; Ojúbo Òsogbo, the central shrine for Òsun worship and Iyá Moòpó , a monumental statue and shrine to the goddess of women's occupations. Over the course of one week, CyArk and four workshop participants from IMISI3D documented the structures and conducted interviews with local artists and artisans in Òsogbo.The 75 hectare sacred grove of Osun Osogbo is the last remaining high forest in the country containing monumental sculptures and shrines depicting Yoruba deities. The site was assigned World Heritage status in 2005, and represents the last example of a once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves by the Yoruba people. The site is unique in having a large component of 20th century sculpture, some created by Austrian artist Suzanne Wenger who eventually became a high priestess and dedicated her life to the sacred grove.
Downtown MadabaJordan10.26301/wrg9-p135UpcomingAerial Photographic Archive for Archaeology in the Middle East (APAAME) Madaba, Madaba governorate, Middle East, aerial archaeology, aerial photography, air photo, ancient history;,archaeology N/ADr Robert Bewley is the Director of the Aerial Photographic Archive for Archaeology in the Middle East (APAAME). This is long-term research project founded by David Kennedy and based at the University of Sheffield (1978-1990 and then the University of Western Australia (1990-2015). In 2015 it moved to the University of Oxford (School of Archaeology). Since 1998 it has been directed by Professor David Kennedy and now Dr Robert Bewley. The project is designed both to develop a methodology suited to the region, discover, record, monitor and illuminate settlement history in the Near East. The archive currently consists of over 115,000 (mainly aerial) images and maps, the majority of which are displayed on the archive’s Flickr site. Although principally focused on Jordan, in which there has been an annual programme of flying since 1997 (The Aerial Archaeology in Jordan (AAJ) Project), high resolution satellite imagery on Google Earth is now permitting research on neighbouring countries. The photos collected of downtown Madaba were collected from a helicopter in October 2019 by Dana Salameen, Pascal Flohr and Robert Bewley. Madaba is the capital city of Madaba Governorate in central Jordan. The city is best known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, especially a large Byzantine-era mosaic map of the Holy Land. The area of the Madaba Archaeological Park West was excavated by several archaeological expeditions over several decades, uncovering the main buildings in the area: the Roman Cardo, the Burnt Palace and the Martyrs Church of the Byzantine Period, and the remains of different Islamic buildings overlapping to the earlier structures in the northern area of the archaeological park. In the past, the area of the Madaba Archaeological Park West has been intensively excavated by F. Michele Piccirillo on behalf of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum (1985) and Cherie Lenzen (1992-1993), administered by Pierre Bikai, Director of ACOR, on behalf of USAID, and Ghazi Bisheh (1993-1994) on behalf of the DoA and ACOR. The final publication of the results of the more recent expeditions is due to appear in 2017 in an ACOR publication by Robert Schick, who agreed to share his pre-publication data with the team of the MRAMP 2016 Pilot Season
Al Azem PalaceSyria10.26301/ws0a-3g91PublishedN/AAncient City of DamascusdamascusN/AThe Al Azem Palace was documented as part of Project Anqa, a collaboration between the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), CyArk and Carleton University, funded by the Arcadia Foundation in the UK. The project began in 2015 in response to the catastrophic loss of heritage in the Middle East and aimed to protect monuments by providing training on digital preservation techniques for local heritage professionals in the region. CyArk provided several training and workshops in Lebanon to Syrian heritage professionals in 2016 and 2017 in partnership with the UNESCO Office for the Preservation of Syrian Cultural Heritage. The Al Azem Palace in Damascus was documented by the Syrian Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums in 2017, using photogrammetry and LiDAR.The Al Azem Palace construction began in 1749 by the Ottoman governor of Damascus As'ad al-Azem. The palace has two main wings: the haramlik and the salamlik. The family wing, or haramlik, is a private space that is connected to the kitchen and servant quarters. It includes the baths, which are a replica of the public baths in the city but on a smaller scale. The public area reserved for the outside guests, called the salamlik, contains the formal halls, reception areas and exclusive courtyards for entertainment.
Kompleks Makam Syaikh MuhammadIndonesia10.26301/wsa0-ms10PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-UKR-S-001) is a small Islamic cemetery situated on a slightly raised burial mound. There are indications of six graves on top of the mound marked with different types of gravestones. Five of the graves are marked with elaborately carved gravestones and one is marked with a smooth, rounded stone (sakrah) on each end. Several of the carved gravestones have Arabic inscriptions. A signboard indicates that it is a protected site and identifies it as the Kompleks Makam Syaikh Muhammad.
Khan As'ad PashaSyria10.26301/wvvm-ck87PublishedN/AAncient City of Damascuskhan, caravanserai, damascus, ablaq, governor, ottoman, muqurna, as'ad pasha al-azm, N/AKhan As'ad Pasha was documented as part of Project Anqa, a collaboration between the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), CyArk and Carleton University, funded by the Arcadia Foundation in the UK. The project began in 2015 in response to the catastrophic loss of heritage in the Middle East and aimed to protect monuments by providing training on digital preservation techniques for local heritage professionals in the region. CyArk provided several training and workshops in Lebanon to Syrian heritage professionals in 2016 and 2017 in partnership with the UNESCO Office for the Preservation of Syrian Cultural Heritage. Khan As'ad Pasha in Damascus was documented by the trained members of the Syrian Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums using photogrammetry and LiDAR.Constructed at a major point of economic activity of the Ottoman Empire's rule in Damascus, governor As'ad Pasha al-Azem oversaw the project which was completed in 1752 and served as a guesthouse, commerce center, and storage facility for merchants traveling through the city. The structure follows the typical layout of a khan or caravanserai and was situated in the heart of the historic trading center along the Suq al-Buzuriyyah. The first floor consists of a courtyard populated with shops and was dedicated to commerce and storage while people mainly used the second floor for lodging. By the twentieth century the Khan As'ad Pasha no longer functioned as a haven for traveling merchants and in 1980, the Department of Museums and Antiquities used it as a manufacture and storage space. Restoration continues on the khan including restoring the domes which had been damaged in an earthquake, reinforcing the supporting piers, and restoring interior finishes and decor.
Bagan - Khe Min Ga ZediMyanmar (formerly Burma)10.26301/wx4e-hr62UpcomingCyArk Baganburma, buddhist, pagan kingdom, pagoda, monasteryN/ACyArk conducted a third independent mission to Bagan in 2017, following two earlier expeditions in collaboration with Carleton University. The 2017 mission took place following a major earthquake in 2016 and the documentation was focused on the extent of damage that occurred to previously surveyed monuments.These expeditions assisted UNESCO and the Myanmar Department of Archaeology (DoA) towards conservation efforts at the massive archaeological site. CyArk and partners utilized LiDAR and both aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry to document the monuments. This expedition was funded through the Google Cultural Institute. The ancient city of Bagan, was the political, economic, and cultural center of the Bagan Kingdom from approximately 1044 to 1287 CE. The rulers of Bagan oversaw the construction of over 5,000 religious monuments over an area covering about 65 square kilometers on the Bagan plains. More than 2,000 of the original structures have survived in varying states of repair until the present and can be found in the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Constructed in the early 11th century during the Transitional Period of kingdoms, Khe Min Ga Zedi is a rectangular two-story Buddhist temple with four vestibules.
Cloister of St. TrophimeFrance10.26301/x03k-3p09UpcomingCyArk , Christofori und Partner arles, romanesque, catholic, church, christianity, bouches-du-rhone, provenceN/AThe cloister of St Trophime was documented in May 2009 as part of a decades-long international effort led by the World Monuments Fund. The project worked to preserve the church as a valuable architectural example of Christian iconography featuring both Romanesque and Gothic features. In conjunction with Christofori Und Partner, documentation of the cloister, cloister roofs, church portal, interior plaza, and the Place de la R?publique plaza was conducted with laser scanning and digital photography.One of the oldest and most stunning Romanesque structures in the world, the pilgrimage church of Saint-Trophime in Arles holds a cherished and vital place in the living history of Provence. A magnificent bell tower looms over the church's western portal and monastic cloister, both repositories for some of the finest relief sculpture of the Romanesque and early Gothic periods found in all of France. This monument was documented with 3D laser scanners and HD photography as part of a decades-long international effort led by World Monuments Fund to preserve the church as a valuable example of Medieval Christian iconographic and architectural achievement.
KathleenUnited States of America10.26301/x8t5-r843PublishedGauge Point Calibration , CyArk yacht, maritime, sloop, kathleen, san franciscoN/AThe sloop yacht Kathleen documentation project, undertaken by the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) in 2012, was sponsored by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (SAFR), Craig Kenkel, superintendent. Bill Doll, preservation specialist for SAFR, was the project manager. Documentation for HAER was directed by Todd Croteau, who also prepared the largeformat photographs. Dana Lockett, HAER architect, prepared contour data from LIDAR scan point clouds produced by Gauge Point Calibration and Cyark. Richard K. Anderson prepared the measured drawings and Michael R. Harrison wrote the historical report through a cooperative agreement with the Council of American Maritime Museums. The Sloop Kathleen is currently part of the San Francisco maritime National Historic Park and is believed to be the second oldest yacht on San Francisco Bay. The forty-foot sloop was built as a yacht near Fisherman's Wharf by Salvatore Pasquinucci in 1904 and served as a pleasure boat on the bay for 107 years. The design of this vessel a centerboard sloop yacht was developed in New York City in the 1840s, the design evolving from local fishing boats noted for their speed under sail. The design was characterized by a wide and shallow hull. Introduced to San Francisco Bay in the 1850s, the sloops worked well on the shallow waters of the Bay and Delta. The popularity of the sloop grew, as more prosperous urban yachtsmen cruised and raced the craft.
Pointe du HocFrance10.26301/xgd9-jw35PublishedCyArk pointe du hoc, normandy, france, ww2, war, abmcN/AI December 2016, CyArk in collaboration with the The United States Military Academy at West Point documented sites associated with the D-Day landings in Normandy. Terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR laser scanning were deployed to document the the beach point of resistance known as Widerstandsnest 62, The American Normandy Cemetery, and Pointe du Hoc.Pointe du Hoc is a promontory with a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the northwestern coast of Normandy in the Calvados department, France. During World War II it was the highest point between the American sector landings at Utah Beach to the west and Omaha Beach to the east. The German army fortified the area with concrete casemates and gun pits. On D-Day (June 6, 1944), the United States Army Ranger Assault Group attacked and captured Pointe du Hoc after scaling the cliffs.
Chateau-Thierry American MonumentFrance10.26301/xgje-dv75PublishedCyArk oise-aisne, america, american, cemetery, abmc, france, ww1, ww2, memorial, chapelN/ATo honor the centennial anniversary of the First World War, CyArk partnered with the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to document structures dedicated to the American armed forces throughout Europe. The Chateau-Thierry American Monument was documented in February 2018 using LiDAR laser scanning and aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry. CyArk’s digital documentation allows people who are unable to physically visit the site to experience the monument and remember those who gave their lives for their country.The World War I Chateau-Thierry American Monument, designed by Paul Cret, is located on a hill two miles west of Chateau-Thierry, France, and commands a wide view of the valley of the Marne River. It commemorates the sacrifices and achievements of the Americans and French before and during the Aisne-Marne and Oise-Aisne offensives. The monument, also known as the American Aisne-Marne Memorial or Le Monument americain a cote 204, consists of an impressive double colonnade rising above a long terrace. On its west facade are heroic sculptured figures representing the United States and France. On its east facade is a map showing American military operations in this region and an orientation table pointing out the significant battle sites. German advances in late May 1918 led to the 3rd Division joining the fight. Its units assisted French troops in preventing the Germans from crossing the Marne River. The 3rd Division held the south bank of the Marne until the French American counteroffensive forced German withdrawal. It earned the nickname 'Rock of the Marne.' At the nearby cemeteries rest those Americans who gave their lives in the service of their country.
Montcortès Castle and Santa Anna ChurchSpain10.26301/xhj8-8x48PublishedCalidos castle, church, medievalN/AIncludes 163 photos taken from drone, and 1248 terrestrial imagesThe original Montcortès castle was initially documented during the 11th century, in the testament of the knight Guillem Isarn de Trevics. However, as in the case of so many other frontier castles, at the end of the 15th century it was altered and replaced by the building that you can see today. New castle’s works gave as result a magnificent rectangular fortress with two twin towers, a large semicircular Romanesque façade at East, Renaissance type Windows and an arched gallery, work done by Joan Barrufet. Just in front the litle church built in the 16th century are placed near the small town of Montornès de Segarra (Catalonia).
Okazaki komainuJapan10.26301/xjrn-0h22PublishedNRHK komainu, Shinto, statue (apotropaic?)N/AIn June 2019, Dr. Gildas Sidobre of NRHK completed terrestrial photogrammetry of two Okazaki-style komainu located at the Sanja Jinja shrine in Osaka, Japan. The scans were taken with a Samsung NX500 mirrorless camera.Like many komainu sculptures, this pair of gatekeepers was constructed to ward off any evil spirits that may have ventured into the Sanja Jinja temple, a Shinto shrine located in the Osaka prefecture of Japan. The pair of sculptures guard the main building -- or the honden -- and are stylistically similar to other komainu from the Kansai region, spanning from Onomichi to Kyoto. In typical komainu fashion, one guardian’s mouth is open, and the other shut. However, the left-hand statue rests its foreleg on a cub, while the other paws at a decorated jewel, iconography that is unique to the shishi-yama style of komainu.
Medinet Habu - HypostyleEgypt10.26301/xm5s-mh78PublishedN/AMedinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, Thebes, Temple, CaveCamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinet_Habu_(temple) CAVECam #7 'LuxorMedinetHabuHypostyle' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. This is outside of the columns CAVEcam shot and the Royal Treasure Halls.
Makam Sultan Ma'ruf SyahIndonesia10.26301/xm7p-7g80PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-PID-PID-S-003) is a small rectangular Islamic cemetery that is currently protected by a fence consisting of five graves placed longitudinally north-south with an orientation facing west (Qibla). Some of the graves are marked with a pair of head and foot stones but it is possible that some of the gravestones are missing. The graves with no gravestones have small trees for grave markers. The most prominent graves are marked by standing rectangular slabs with straight sides that round in at the shoulders, and are topped by squat onion finials. The space in-between the gravestones is covered in small rounded stones.
Budhuge (LAM-MUN-3)Maldives10.26301/xvd8-hn19PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Buddhist Site, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry.The bathing tank (veyo) at Budhuge apprears to be the only surviving stone structure of a Buddhist ritual complex that previously existed on this site.
Nine Dome Mosque - Mosque City of BagerhatBangladesh10.26301/xypg-he49PublishedCyArk Historic Mosque City of Bagerhatbagerhat, khan jahan, khalifatabad, bangladeshN/AIn 2019, CyArk partnered with Google Arts and Culture and ICOMOS to digitally document three structures at the Historic City of Bagerhat in Bangladesh. The structures are particularly at risk due to the impacts of climate change including rising sea levels and increased salinity in water being absorbed into the bricks. CyArk used aerial and terrestrial photogrammetry as well as LiDAR or laser scanning to digitally capture the monuments. The site will utilize the documentation to better understand and address the impacts of climate change and connect people with these places.The Mosques at the Historic City of Bagerhat are touchstones for understanding the early influences of Islam in Bangladesh and diversity of architectural style in Southeast Asia. The monuments at Bagerhat are some of the finest examples of the Khan Jahan style, named after the Sufi Saint who founded the city in the mid 15th century. With few options for building materials in the area, builders of the city utilized their expertise in brick making. The 60 Dome Mosque is one of 360 buildings that once stood in Bagerhat. Today, the mosque remains an important place of worship for local residents and visitors throughout Bangladesh and the world.
Mission San Juan BautistaUnited States of America10.26301/xzvt-q669PublishedCyArk california, spanish, ohlone, San Benito County, Franciscan, Saint John the Baptist, Diocese of Monterey, colonizationN/AIn December 2012, CyArk partnered with California State University Monterey Bay, the California Missions Foundation, and the San Juan Bautista parish to digitally document Mission San Juan Bautista. Western Digital supported the project's field data collection through the generous donation of portable hard drives. Mission San Juan Bautista is the fourth California Mission to become part of CyArk's Digital El Camino Real de California project, which aims to digitally document all twenty-one mission along El Camino Real established by the Spanish in Alta California. Remnants of Spanish colonization of the Americas, Mission San Juan Bautista provides a window into the development of the American West and the beginnings of the state of California. From its initial construction in 1797, the area surrounding the building has transformed over time becoming a colonial Spanish mission, Mexican pueblo, and finally an American town. The Mission San Juan Bautista encapsulates the inventive artistic influence of Spanish colonial artists seen in the church's collection of apostolate paintings. The church also embodies the effects of Spanish colonist's program of religious and cultural conversion on local Native American communities marked in the adobe structure, which local American Indian laborers from the Mutsun tribe mostly constructed. Mission San Juan Bautista and the surrounding historic district are touchstones for understanding the diversity of cultural influences that have shaped life in California today.
Waikiki Natatorium War MemorialUnited States of America10.26301/y65f-hh13PublishedCyArk , Mid-Pacific Institute natatorium, pool, waikiki, honolulu, hawaii, memorialN/AIn 2015 CyArk partnered with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and teachers from the Mid-Pacific Institute in Oahu to digitally preserve the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial. The objective of the project was to not only digitally preserve the historic World War I memorial, but to also train educators from Mid Pacific on new technologies and raise awareness for the threatened site. Over 100 scans were taken around the perimeter of the site as well as all of the interior spaces.Opened in 1927, the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial is a public saltwater swimming pool and monument built to commemorate the 10,000 Hawaiians who served in World War I. One of the first 'living memorials' built in the United States, it was designed to have a lasting use to the people of Hawaii instead of existing as a static monument. The memorial was closed in 1979 due to neglect and has since been the subject of debate as propositions have been made to tear down the memorial.
San Sebastian BasilicaPhilippines10.26301/y6nn-fv67PublishedCyArk San sebastian, basilica, church, catholic, manila, Phillipines, quiapoN/AThe San Sebastian Basilica was documented by CyArk in 2019 with the support of Iron Mountain. CyArk used terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry as well as LiDAR scanning to document the exterior and interior of the all metal church. This project was undertaken to support the conservation efforts of the San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation.In the capital city of Manila is the historic district of Quiapo, where the unique, all-metal Minor Basilica of San Sebastian still stands today. In 1621, first missionaries of the Catholic Order of Augustinian Recollects opened the doors of the first San Sebastian church where they enshrined the Philippines’ first Carmelite image, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel of San Sebastian. The all-metal church we see today is a marriage of faith and science, resilient in the face of wars, calamities, and other natural disasters. Inspired to build a stronger home for Our Lady, for the community, the Recollect friars themselves commissioned the design of this all-metal church. The industrialist spirit of 1891 gave them cast iron and mild steel, moving forward from the old materials of stone and wood. Today, San Sebastian Basilica remains so unique that it holds two of the Philippines’ highest distinctions for a heritage site: National Cultural Treasure and a National Historical Landmark. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel of San Sebastian continues to call this church home, where she continues to inspire the hearts of many Filipinos. She is a central figure in the annual Traslacion during the Feast Day of the Black Nazarene (January 9) when millions witness her meeting with the much beloved image of the Black Nazarene, the suffering Christ, in a tradition we call Dungaw. Invisible to most eyes, however, are the dangers faced today by the all-metal church. Corrosion that developed over its long history threatens the original Filipino paintings, German stained glass, and the gifts of seven nationalities that still breathe life into the metal. Today, the Recollects and San Sebastian Basilica Conservation and Development Foundation, Inc. are committed to protecting this historic structure so that the community and future generations can safely experience this authentic, Filipino legacy of resilience.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound North Area 2013Turkey10.26301/y6ve-1816PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Cathedral of BeauvaisFrance10.26301/y75k-5550UpcomingColumbia University, Department of Computer Science cathedral, Gothic (architecture), medievalN/AIn 2001, a team of art historians and computer scientists from Columbia University traveled to France to create an accurate 3-D model of the Cathedral of Beauvais. They sought to analyze the building’s structure and assist historic preservation efforts. Gale-force winds off the English channel constantly strain the cathedral's flying buttresses, which threaten to collapse. However, LiDAR scans made with a Cyrax 2500 enabled the team to accurately document the site and create models for structural analysis.Upon its completion in 1247, the twice collapsed and rebuilt Cathedral of Saint-Pierre of Beauvais boasted the tallest choir ever built in Europe, and is still one of the most daring feats in Gothic architecture. Like many gothic cathedrals, the one in Beauvais was designed in the shape of a cross. The 47.5 meter tall nave is interrupted by a transept, which would have separated the pews from the choir and apse. The interior is lavishly decorated with stained glass windows, an intricately carved wooden altarpiece, and a functioning medieval clock.
Corbelled Houses of Karoo - LeifonteinSouth Africa10.26301/yezt-e606PublishedThe African Conservation Trust , University of KwaZulu-Natal corbel, karoo, northern cape, south africaN/AThe African Conservation Trust (ACT) in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Northern Cape Environmental Heritage Trust used 3D laser scanning technology to create permanent digital records of nine corbelled houses representing a range of styles and conditions. Data was collected with a Leica ScanStation C10 and a Z+F Imager 5010C. The corbelled houses project aimed to protect South Africa's threatened vernacular architecture and was part of the larger CyArk 500 Challenge. The scan data of the corbelled houses was used to assess damage to the structures.The historic corbelled houses in the Northern Cape, South Africa, are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the early pioneers who moved into the Karoo semi-desert landscape from about 1820 through to the end of the nineteenth century. They discovered that trees were sparse and set about building their dwellings using the only available material, stone. As there could be no wooden trusses to support the roof, they made use of an ancient method of construction known as corbelling. This technique was implemented by placing successive courses of flat stone, each one extending a little further inward than the layer beneath, until the walls almost met at the apex. The remaining hole over the roof could then be closed with a single slab.
San Lorenzo in Miranda / Temple of Antonino and FaustinaItaly10.26301/yf3n-hj29UpcomingN/AHistoric Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Murachurch, temple, roman, catholic, rome, forumN/A351 images from drone (using rtk... no?) 138 scans covering the interior and exterior. The Z+F scanner contains a GPS device, placing each scan within an accuracy of XXX Are there GCPs? Markers? shared in RDN2008The Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda is a built upon the Roman temple of Antoninus and Faustina located in the Roman Forum. Is there a paper associated with the project?
Tambo ColoradoPeru10.26301/yh9w-3b63PublishedUniversity of California, Berkeley , The Institute for Applied Technologies for Cultural Assets quechua, inca, adobe, puka tampu, pukallaqta, pukawsiN/ADuring four field seasons from 2001 to 2005, a team from the University of California, Berkeley in partnership with the Tecnologie Applicate ai Beni Culturali (ITABC) in Rome, conducted documentation at the Incan administrative center of Tambo Colorado, Peru. The detailed digital documentation of the site, collected through survey, LiDAR and photogrammetry, was used to support archaeological and architectural research at Tambo Colorado. The research was partially funded by the Kacyra Family Foundation and UC Berkeley.Tambo Colorado was a strategic Inca center, dominating access to the Inca road leading to the highlands and eventually to the Inca capital in Cuzco. Comparing the state of the complex today with the documents from the original excavations 100 years ago, it is obvious that it has suffered considerable deterioration and damage during the past century. The detailed digital documentation of the site captured by the CyArk and University of California at Berkeley teams is being used to support current archaeological and architectural research at Tambo Colorado.
Mission San Juan BautistaUnited States of America10.26301/yn09-ys46PublishedCyArk , California State University Monterey Bay california, mission, spanish, alta californiaN/AIn December 2012, CyArk partnered with California State University Monterey Bay, the California Missions Foundation, and the San Juan Bautista parish to digitally document Mission San Juan Bautista. Mission San Juan Bautista is the fourth California Mission to become part of CyArk's Digital El Camino Real de California project, which aims to digitally document all twenty-one missions along El Camino Real established by the Spanish in Alta California. Mission San Juan Bautista, located about 90 miles south of San Francisco, was founded in June 1797 by Fr. Fermin de Lasuen. It was the fifteenth of twenty-one missions established in Alta California. Construction of the current church began in 1803 and is the widest of all the mission churches with its three aisles. The mission has been a continuously functioning church since its founding in 1797 and has also been known as the 'Mission of Music' because of the musical talents of Padre Esteban Tapis. Built directly next to the San Andreas Fault, Mission San Juan Bautista is at constant risk of damage or destruction inflicted by earthquakes. The mission has already suffered such damage over the centuries, visible in the cracks in the Church's adobe walls.
Makam Ratu Dannir (F1)Indonesia10.26301/yrqz-v070PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-PRT-S-001) is a cemetery that contains the markers for at least 17 graves that stretch north-south. Most are without inscriptions, but one head-/foot-stone pair here bears 14th-century inscriptions: one in Arabic and the other in Old Malay. This pair (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-PRT-S-001-F-001) of gravestones are slabs with a short, flat-topped finial atop gently sloping shoulders. Both the head- and foot-stone are inscribed, but in two different languages and scripts. The headstone presents Arabic text in three framed horizontal registers, while the footstone has four of Old Malay text in 'Old Sumatran' script.
Palm Beach Bath & Tennis ClubUnited States of America10.26301/ys52-y774PublishedN/AFlorida, cabana, Mediterranean RevivalN/ARestoration of the Bath & Tennis Club began in 2008 and was completed in 2011. That year, CyArk came and scanned the site with a Canon EOS 50D. Architect Keith Spina oversaw the restoration, which addressed structural deficiencies in the building itself and on the beach level. Kemble Interiors used Joseph Urban's original designs and color schemes as reference points for the decor. The Bath & Tennis Club received the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach's prestigious Ballinger Award in 2011 which commemorates a restoration or renovation that best exemplifies the traditions of Palm Beach's original houses and the architects who designed them.The construction of this Mediterranean Revival style Bath & Tennis Club commenced around 1925. It sits on a spit of land in Palm Beach, FL, where the fabled Providencia ran aground in 1878, spilling 20,000 coconuts and inspiring the barrier island's name. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hutton formed the club, scouted its new location, and commissioned Austrian architect Joseph Urban, who gleaned inspiration from projects he had worked on in Austria, Russia, and Egypt. According to Mrs. Hutton, 'It is the first cabana club in this country.' The dedication of generations of prominent American families has and will continue to ensure the Bath & Tennis Club's importance in Palm Beach society and the island's architectural legacy.
Temple of EshmunLebanon10.26301/ys65-1p53PublishedDirectorate General of Antiquities of Lebanon , CyArk , Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums phoenician, eshmun, echmoun, temple, Sidon, saida, eshmunazar, achaemenidN/AThe Temple of Eshmun was documented as part of Project Anqa a collaboration between the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), CyArk and Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH). In January 2017, CyArk held a workshop at the UNESCO offices in Beirut, Lebanon to provide training in digital preservation techniques to local heritage professionals from Syria and Lebanon. As part of the training program, The Temple of Eshmun was documented using both terrestrial and aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR laser scanning by CyArk and the Syrian Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums in collaboration with the Lebanese Directorate of Antiquities. Support for this project was provided by the Arcadia Fund.The Temple of Eshmun was established sometime at the end of the 7th century BCE by Phoenicians who worshiped Eshmun, the god of healing. Phoenicians were sea faring peoples who lived in the Eastern Mediterranean Coast, largely controlling the trade routes in the Mediterranean. They were particularly famous for exporting cloth dyed in Tyrian purple, attained from processing a specific sea snails living in the Mediterranean sea. The Temple of Eshmun is located 2km north of Sidon, a major Phoenician town south of Beirut. The location of the temple was chosen due to its proximity to a water source that would be used in ceremonies. The site was damaged following a large earthquake in the 4th century BCE. However, later cultures continued to build around this important religious site. Today, the site contains a diverse range of structures from different eras.
Tower of Guimera, CataloniaSpain10.26301/ytkp-dm38UpcomingN/AN/AIncorporating manually piloted drone images flown in 2024 with a terrestrial photogrammetry captured the previous year, in June 2023.Nestled in the heart of Catalonia, Spain, the village of Guimera stands out for its remarkable cultural and architectural heritage. The imposing Torre de Guimera, rising majestically above the village, serves as a symbol of its medieval past and strategic importance. Constructed during the 11th and 12th centuries, the tower's sturdy stone walls and commanding presence reflect the region's tumultuous history. It has witnessed centuries of change yet remains a steadfast reminder of Guimera's resilience and enduring legacy. Today, the tower continues to captivate visitors, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and serving as a beacon of Catalonia's rich cultural heritage.
Taos PuebloUnited States of America10.26301/yva5-pc90PublishedNolte Engineering , URC Ventures , CyArk Taos Pueblotaos, native american, new mexico, pueblo, tiwa, pueblos, puebloanN/AWorking with the Taos Tribal Government, The US National Park Service and World Monuments Fund, CyArk documented the site in collaboration with Nolte Engineering in 2010. CyArk utilized laser scanning and photogrammetry to document the entire complex including the multi-storeyed North house, San Geronimo church and several private homes. URC Ventures further assisted in drone documentation of the site. The project was part of a larger program led by World Monuments Fund to develop a training program for tribal members in conservation and conserve an 11-unit dwelling at the site. The documentation was used to create orthographic images and guide the conservation at the site. CyArk also provided a training to the tribal members on site documentation and data processing techniques.Taos Pueblo is the largest multi-storied, adobe pueblo in the United States. It has been continuously inhabited since 1000 CE and is currently the only Native American community to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark. Taos Pueblo is located on 95,000 acres and is one mile north of the modern city of Taos, New Mexico.
La GuiataSan Marino10.26301/ywq4-dj36PublishedN/ASan Marino Historic Centre and Mount Titanounesco, mountain, medieval, italy, towerN/AA multi-modal scan was performed of the Guiata including terrestrial lidar and photogrammetry, and aerial drone. The dataset includes 28 lidar scans, 1206 drone images, and 2818 terrestrial images.The Cesta is the second and most central of the three towers atop San Marino's Mount Titano, and is included in the area designated a Unesco Heritage site in 2008. In 2017 a survey was undertaken by the Cultural Heritage Engineering Initiave (CHEI), then called CISA3, in partnership with the University of the Republic of San Marino. This survey covered the whole of the mountain and historic center, and special focus was given to important structures, including the three towers: The Guaira, the Cesta, andthe Montale, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Parva Domus, the Piazza della Liberta, and the Bascilica di San Marino, Chiesa di San Pietro, all of which are made available as datasets on OpenHeritage3D.
Kuagannu Cemetery - Hulhumeedhoo (SEN-HMD-1)Maldives10.26301/yyvg-1157PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Cemetery, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).This is the largest historic Muslim cemetery in the Maldives, containig 1,535 carved coral gravestones and a number of other structures including four mosques and a stand-alone minaret, as well as the Medhu Ziyaaraiy - the best-preserved mausoleum on the site which is associated with Yusuf Naib, who is traditionally credited with the early Islamization of the island. As the cemetery remains in active use for contemporary burials, it is vulnerable to ongoing disturbance as old and sometimes elaborately-carved coral stones are sometimes moved and re-used to mark the nearby graves of newly deceased.
Ushaiger Meeting HallSaudi Arabia10.26301/yzks-qm54PublishedN/AAl-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural LandscapeUshaiger, Saudi Arabia, KACST, hajj, umrah, Najd, Nejd, inside, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. This is the inside of the meeting hall in Ushaiger Village. Ushaiger is one of the oldest towns in the Saudi region of Najd and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from Kuwait, Iraq and Iran to perform Hajj or Umrah. It was mostly abandoned 50 years ago, but is now being reconstructed and people have started to move back in. Also see http://thompsonsinsaudi.blogspot.com/2011/04/ushaiger-village.html Quoting this website: coordinates 25°20′33″N 45°11′0″E. ... 200 kms each way of easy highway from Riyadh. As part of a training exercise for a group of scientists and engineers from KACST in Riyadh, Tom DeFanti and Andrew Prudomme went with the group to shoot these CAVEcams and also attempt some structure from motion (SfM) image capture. Thanks to Saleh Al-Harti, Mohammed Alfarhan, Azzam Asuhaibani, and Badr Altasan of KACST who got us to this amazing museum, and helped us photograph this reconstructed town.
Banteay Kdei Temple - AngkorCambodia10.26301/z0sk-hv44PublishedUniversity of California Berkeley , Sophia University of Tokyo, Japan Angkorangkor, khmer, cambodia, causewayN/AIn March of 2004, a group from the University of California at Berkeley conducted a laser scan project in Angkor, Cambodia in cooperation with Sofia University of Tokyo, Japan. The project gathered HDS scans and photographs of the Angkor Wat Western Causeway and the temple Banteay Kdei. The data set was used to support on-going reconstruction and stabilization of various Angkor monuments by Sofia University. The project was funded by Sofia University.Angkor was the site for a series of capitals belonging to the Khmer empire for much of the ninth through fifteenth centuries. These ruins are located amid forests and farmland to the north of the Great Lake (Tonle Sap), near present day Siem Reap, Cambodia, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples of Angkor, now partially restored, constitute the premier collection of Khmer art and architecture. The resplendent monuments of the Khmer were constructed from AD 879 - 1191, although the site, itself, was inhabited by the Khmers from AD 802 through AD 1431. Yet it was during the twelfth century, when the last temples were built, that the Khmers reached their peak during the reigns of Suryavarman II and Jayavarman VII. And it was from Angkor that these god-kings ruled their grand empire, stretching from the south of Vietnam to Yunan, China and from the western edge of Vietnam to the Bay of Bengal. The monumental temples they built not only proclaimed the king's wealth and status, but they also helped solidify his rule as a god-king by providing a sanctuary of worship for his cult after aligning himself with a deity, such as the Hindu god Vishnu or the Buddhist Bodhisattva Avalokiteshavara.
Madrasa al-JaqmaqiyaSyria10.26301/z4ay-yf48PublishedN/AAncient City of Damascusdamascus, calligraphy, islam, religious school, madrasaN/AMadrassa al-Jaqmaqia was documented as part of Project Anqa, a collaboration between the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), CyArk and Carleton University, funded by the Arcadia Foundation in the UK. The project began in 2015 in response to the catastrophic loss of heritage in the Middle East and aimed to protect monuments by providing training on digital preservation techniques for local heritage professionals in the region. CyArk provided several training and workshops in Lebanon to Syrian heritage professionals in 2016 and 2017 in partnership with the UNESCO Office for the Preservation of Syrian Cultural Heritage. The Madrassa al-Jaqmaqia in Damascus was documented by the trained members of the Syrian Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums using photogrammetry and LiDAR.A madrasa, usually defined as an Islamic religious school, may also refer to a multi-function building that incorporates a mosque or mausoleum in addition to spaces for teaching and housing students. The Madrasa al-Jaqmaqiya built between 1418 and 1420 for the governor of Damascus Jaqmaq al-Arghunshawiin Damascus, includes a mausoleum. Dating back to the Mamluk era, the building is characterized by its black and white arches, ablaq masonry which features alternating black and white stone, and mix of floral and geometric motifs. Bands of stone-carved Arabic inscriptions also decorate the building, reflecting the Mamluk appreciation for the symbolic power of architecture. The Madrasa al-Jaqmaqiya has transformed over the years, from additional rooms added to the upper level in the 19th century, to restoration work following damage to the roof and walls during World War II.
Collection of Bronze Age Artifacts at National Historical Museum of DniproUkraine10.26301/z4r4-ny15PublishedNGO SRL "Archaic" , Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro Ukraine, Bronze Age, pottery, III millennia BCEN/AArchaeological objects at the Dmytro Yavornytsky National Historical Museum of Dnipro were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesSix Objects represent the features of the material culture of the Ukrainian Steppe during the Bronze Age. They are attributed to the III millennia BCE and are representative of the ornamentation and aesthetics of the pottery and status objects decoration in Ukrainian Steppe during that time. For more details please review the manifest.
St. James AME Zion ChurchUnited States of America10.26301/z6cc-4g97PublishedCyArk st. james, underground railroad, ithaca, new york, church, african americanN/AIn 2021, CyArk documented the St. James AME Zion Church utilizing LiDAR and photogrammetry. The data was utilized to create a 3D guided tour of the church for public audiences to learn about the history of home and the importance of this place for communities today. Established in 1833, St. James AME Zion Church is the oldest church in Ithaca, New York. St. James is part of the African Methodist Espiscolpal Zion Church denomination known as The Freedom Church. The denomination was established to provide equal opportunities for Black congregations to lead and participate in church life that white leaders of the church had historically denied Black members. St. James continued this legacy of activism throughout its history, including serving as an important transfer point for freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Prominent abolitionists including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman spoke and attended service at St. James. Today, the church congregation continues to keep this history alive, and it remains an active space of worship for the Ithaca community.
Abdullah Didi Miskiyy (SEN-HMD-4)Maldives10.26301/z6s0-j283PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Abdullah Didi Miskiyy is a small coral mosque located in Hulhudhoo area. The mosque is named for its builder, Abdallah Didi. There is ruined of wall surrounding the modern well located in front of the entrencet to the mosque building. The mosque was last used during Mohamed Naasheed's presidency (2008-2012)
Okotoks ErraticCanada10.26301/z86f-3z78PublishedN/AAlberta, glacier, erraticN/ALocated just off the highway, Okotoks Erratic is seen by many visitors, and suffers regular damage from vandalism and weather. In order to recognize the site’s geological and cultural importance, as well as to encourage its protection, the Government of Alberta declared Okotoks Erratic as a Provincial Historic Site in 1978 under the Alberta Historical Resources Act. The digital preservation of Okotoks Erratic took place in September of 2013, allowing for a high-detail view into its state of preservation, as well as providing conservation materials for ongoing preservation efforts.Okotoks Erratic, situated 7 km west of Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, is a supreme example of a glacial erratic. Commonly known as Big Rock, this quartzite boulder is the world's largest known glacial erratic at 16,500 metric tons. Matching an erratic back to its parent bedrock can shed light on the route of an ice flow; research suggests that this erratic was transported across hundreds of miles of North American landscape, sometime between 16,000 and 10,000 BCE. More recent in its history, Big Rock may have been used as a landmark for the Blackfoot First Nation. In fact, the phrase 'O'kotok' translates to 'rock' in the Blackfoot language. The site is decorated with countless native pictographs, yet to be deciphered.
Rumoh Aceh (F1)Indonesia10.26301/zamn-zp75PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.(MAHS-IDN-ACH-ABS-IJY-S-001-F001) This structure is a residence built on stilts in a traditional Acehnese style. The house is oriented along an east-west axis with the main entrance stairs leading up on the east side. The main building is rectangular with 20 pillars placed in a long row at equal distance intervals. There are 4 long rows with 5 pillars thus comprising a space of four ruweueng (an Acehnese term describing the amount of space between columns). The pillars in the middle two rows are longer than those along the external wall, holding up the higher center ridge of the roof. All the pillars are connected with a wooden frame built into the floor, as well as by the roof beams. The building is entirely constructed of wood, and is joined with wooden pegs. This joinery can be release to disassemble the house, allowing the entire structure to be moved to a new location if necessary. There is an open space under the house, and an additional kitchen building attached to the main building on the south side, also built on stilts. The kitchen has a separate staircase providing access from the west. The roof of a traditional is built high and wide with a simple straight gable shape (perabung satu), traditional thatched with sago palm leaves bundled with rattan. The kitchen has its own roof of a similar fashion. Under the roof, there is an attic space referred to as tulak angen that was used for storage of weapons, food stocks, and other household items. The outer sides of the tulak angen are closed with triangular wooden board ornamented with floral vine motifs and Arabic calligraphy. The floor of the open space below the house has been covered in concrete. The floor of the upper room of the house and the kitchen is made of wooden planks. In the main building the floors are made of wide boards which are arranged tightly, while in the kitchen the floors are made of smaller wood plate and arranged rather sparsely so that there are holes between the wooden floors. The main building consists of three main rooms, namely 'seuramoe keu' (front porch) 'seuramoe teungoh' (middle room) and 'seuramoe likot' (back porch). 'Seuramoe keu' is the living room and the room where the boys of the family sleep. The Seuramo teungoh of this house actually includes two rooms namely the 'juree' (room for parents or newlywed couples) and the 'rambata' used as a family room or living room. In 'seuramo teungoh' the floor is higher than that of the 'seuramo keu' and 'seuramo likot'. The 'Seuramo likot' is at the back it is used to receive female guests as well as sleeping quarters for girls. While the kitchen building is attached to the 'seuramo likot' and there is door access from the 'seuramo likot' and the kitchen. This house also had the modern addition of a bathroom which attached to the kitchen."
Ceramic Vessels at Pumapungo MuseumEcuador10.26301/zaqy-mc59PublishedMuseo Pumapungo Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuencapumapungo, inca, ecuador, puma, qhapaq nan, qhapacN/AArchaeological objects at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine were documented by the members of NGO SLR "Archaic" and the staff of the Museum. Field capture methodology is based on the SfM photogrammetry with several scenesPumapungo is a living testament to the presence of the many different historical groups, such as the Cañaris, the Incas, the Spaniards, and the mestizos who all left their mark in this place. Likewise, it is a strategic point found along the Qhapaq Ñan (Royal Inca Road) through what used to be the territory of Ecuador. Pumapungo has a series of characteristics that make it a unique place. It is located within the Historic Center of Cuenca, which in 1999 was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Likewise, it is a crossroads connecting the North and the South of the ancient Inca empire, the Tahuantinsuyo". These connections were made through the Qhapaq Ñan
Al Balad Sami OfficeSaudi Arabia10.26301/zd5x-jm42PublishedN/AHistoric Jeddah, the Gate to MakkahAl-Balad, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, restoration, urban, cars, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Al-Balad is the 7th century center of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under restoration. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Balad,_Jeddah The nicely restored building is the office of the city in charge of the restoration of Al-Balad, Note the building across the parking lot, in need of restoration. 21° 29′ 0″ N 39° 12′ 0″ E Tom DeFanti, UCSD while at KAUST in Saudi Arabia 2012-05-12T17:00:00-07:00 Dick Ainsworth using PTGui and Photoshop 2012-05-31T17:00:00-07:00
Kandhuvalu Miskiyy (HAF-UTM-1)Maldives10.26301/zda7-4p73PublishedMaldives Heritage Survey Maldives, Mosque, Indian OceanN/AMaldives Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage of the Maldives. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using a FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner and Nikon D750, Drone DJI Phantom 4 Pr for photogrammetry).Kandhuvalu Miskiyy was the chief mosque in Utheemu and dates from the 16th century, though it has been refrubished at various points with a date of Rajab 1295H (July 1878) on one ceiling beam. The mosque is built of coral stone and has a lacquered ceiling. It was renovated in 1997 by the National Centre for Linguistic and Historical Research.
Honouliuli Internment CampUnited States of America10.26301/zdtd-mt66PublishedMid-Pacific Institute , CyArk N/AIn the spring of 2015, CyArk partnered with Mid-Pacific High School to train students on digital documentation techniques. Together CyArk and Mid-Pacific students documented the former Honouliuli camp, where Japanese Americans were confined by the US government during World War II. Students documented the site using LiDAR and photogrammetry. CyArk processed the data, and the students conducted research about the site to make infographics and videos about the site’s history and their experiences being part of the project. The project was made possible by a Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant established by congress in 2006 'To provide for the preservation of the historic confinement sites where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II...in order that present and future generations may learn and gain inspiration from these sites.'In February 2015, Hawaiian- President Barack Obama designated Honouliuli at a unit of the National Park Service. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, then President Franklin Deleno Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which allowed the military to forcibly remove and confine over 120,000 Japanese Americans on the West Coast and Hawaii. Honouliuli Internment camp was the largest and and longest-used site of confinement on the Hawaiian Islands where both US citizens and residents of Japanese ancestry as well as people of European ancestry were confined for the duration of the war. The camp was also used for prisoners of war, confining enemy soldiers from Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Italy.
Madaen Saleh Rock FormationSaudi Arabia10.26301/zfkk-6975PublishedN/AHegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)Madaen Saleh, Nabateans, 1st century CE, archeology, tombs, sandstone, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360 degree by 180 degree spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design.Madain Saleh is the southernmost outpost of the Nabateans; these tombs are from the first century, CE. KAUST arranged this CAVEcam expedition as part of a training session conducted by Dick Ainsworth, Tom DeFanti, and Dan Sandin, for KAUST Visualization Lab team members. This image shows a tomb in the distance carved from the sandstone, and a good idea of the native cliffs.
Makam Syaikh Mahmud Bin Faqih AhmadIndonesia10.26301/zg3r-yt05PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.The site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-BNA-LBT-S-002) is a small historic Islamic cemetery complex containing at least seven graves placed in a row, longitudinally west-east with an orientation facing west (toward the Qibla). The graves are on a slightly raised mound that is bounded on one side by a low wall. The graves are located within a fenced in yard. Each grave is marked by a pair of head and foot stones of various styles. The site also contains three loose gravestones that were clearly removed from their original location and recorded by the survey team as objects.
Çatalhöyük - East Mound South Area 2015Turkey10.26301/zgha-x487PublishedN/ANeolithic Site of ÇatalhöyükN/AThis collection includes a mixed remote sensing dataset made of terrestrial laser scanning point clouds, point cloud comparison data, structure from motion-generated polygonal meshes, and related textures and metadata. It was recorded at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, Turkey under the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project carried out in 2012-2017 by scholars and students from the University of California Merced and Cardiff University. The historic series of North Area and South Area point clouds were documented by means of a Faro Focus S120 time of flight laser scanning during six consecutive field seasons (2012-2017), while the East Mound and West Mound landscape 3-D models were generated from low-altitude photos captured by an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) in 2015. The goal of the Çatalhöyük Digital Preservation Project was to capture the current state of the site to comply with UNESCO site management guidelines for conservation and to understand and quantitatively assess the deterioration of its mud-brick architecture through time via 3-D data comparison and geo spatial methods. The analyses of laser scanning data focus on the wall features of eight buildings of the North Area (B5, B48, B49, B55, B64, B82, B114, B119), which were chosen as priority by Ashley Lingle, the Head of Conservation at Çatalhöyük. Point clouds of wall features were segmented and aligned using the open source software CloudCompare. Pairs of perfectly aligned and identically segmented point clouds were then compared using the M3C2 method in CloudCompare to compute differences (standard deviation) and significant change. The differences among aligned and identical features represent the material loss occurred in those walls in 2012-2017. The point clouds were then analyzed in a GIS platform including environmental data logged in the North Area and vulnerability assessment made in situ by the Conservation Team.Çatalhöyük (Turkish pronunciation: also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish Çatal 'fork' + höyük 'tumulus') was a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Çatalhöyük is located overlooking the Konya Plain, southeast of the present-day city of Konya (ancient Iconium) in Turkey, approximately 140 km (87 mi) from the twin-coned volcano of Mount Hasan. The eastern settlement forms a mound which would have risen about 20 m (66 ft) above the plain at the time of the latest Neolithic occupation. There is also a smaller settlement mound to the west and a Byzantine settlement a few hundred meters to the east. The prehistoric mound settlements were abandoned before the Bronze Age. A channel of the ÇarÅŸamba River once flowed between the two mounds, and the settlement was built on alluvial clay which may have been favorable for early agriculture. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk
Medinet Habu - Royal Treasure 1Egypt10.26301/zj4q-4w56PublishedN/AMedinet Habu, Luxor, Egypt, Thebes, Temple, cavecamN/ADigital cameras are used to capture images in full stereo surround for use in virtual reality systems. These images can cover any field of view, including 360° by 180° spherical panoramas. Two photographic cylinders are created with identical dimensions, capturing the perspective as seen from each eye position. When these cylinders are mapped to a spherical surface, full stereo in all directions is achieved. This technique allows photographic imaging to create the virtual environment itself. The complete stereo image that is created by this technique can be viewed in any direction that is supported by the virtual reality system design. Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. See: http://www.calit2.net/newsroom/rss.php?id=1862 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medinet_Habu_(temple) locations include: CAVECam #17 'LuxorMedinetHabuRoyalTreasure1' This CAVEcam was shot in the Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. This is inside one of the Royal Treasure Halls. The particularly brilliant colors were captured by time exposures (about 2 sec. at f/16)
Temple of Bel Tourist Photo ReconstructionSyria10.26301/zjnn-wx58PublishedUniversity of California, San Diego Library Site of Palmyraphototourism, temple, reconstructionN/AThis reconstruction uses over 900 publicly available tourist images taken between 2006 and 2011. Photos were provided by a number of sources, including #NewPalmyra, Oxford University, and the Roman Society's Imago Database. Images were masked in Agisoft Metashape, removing skies, vegetation, and tourists. The model was processed with Reality Capture.The Temple of Bel stood for 2000 years in Palmyra, Syria until its destruction by ISIS in late 2015. It featured many well preserved sculptures and paintings.
Cidade Velha - ChurchCabo Verde10.26301/zn32-tc25PublishedCyArk Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grandechurch, fortress, pillar, colonialism, creoleN/AIn March 2015, CyArk digitally documented Cidade Velha in partnership with the African World Heritage Fund. Panoramic photography and LiDAR laser scanning were completed at four locations around the city including the Sé Cathedral, Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church, Fort Real de São Filipe and the Pillory square. CyArk also conducted a training workshop for African World Heritage Fund staff, local experts from Cape Verde and a variety of heritage specialists from the Lusophone community around the world. The workshop focused on digital documentation methods and the how digital data can be used for conservation.

First colonized in the mid-1400s by the Portuguese, Cabo Verde would quickly become the center of the largest human diaspora in history.

Beginning relatively small scaled, the town, Ribeira Grande, received a Royal Charter in 1466 giving permission to own and trade enslaved captives from Africa. Over the next 100 years, Ribeira Grande would increase in importance through its dominant trade in gold and slaves to the extent of being subject to frequent raids by pirates and other nations, including Sir Francis Drake in 1585, making it necessary to build the strongest fort of its day, Forte de Sao Felipe, in 1590.

With the building of the fort, Ribeira Grande stood center stage in the industry of human trafficking, the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. During the 15th and 16th centuries, the majority of Cabo Verdians were involved in the slave trade in one way or another, from direct purchasing and selling to outfitting ships sailing east or north.

With an intense mixing of cultures, Cabo Verde became the first colony to establish a creole language and culture that still exists today.

Due to its strategic location between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, Cabo Verde was an essential stop for early explorers traveling West including Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas and James Cook. As an international port of call, Cabo Verde also became an experimental ground for new fruits and vegetables heading from and into Europe and the Americas.

Ribeira Grande began to decline beginning with an attack by the French in 1712. A new capital was founded to the west, Praia, and lured the elite class away from Ribeira Grande, now called Cidade Velha, or old town.

Makam Nisan Granit (F1)Indonesia10.26301/znx5-bm31PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-005) contains two graves laid out side by side within several meters of each other. The Islamic graves stretch north to south with an orientation towards the qibla (west). The graves are marked with a pair of head- and foot stones. The gravestones carry inscriptions. This head- and footstone (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-005-F-001) pair mark one of two graves with similar monuments at an isolated, overgrown site near the village of Beuringen in North Aceh. They are in the form of standing slabs with a sloping finial framed with an ornamental S-curve motif. On both sides of the main body a border embellished with chain-work motif carving frames a panel filled with an inscription in Arabic script.
Makam Teungku Peuet Ploh PeuetIndonesia10.26301/zvms-ht65PublishedMaritime Asia Heritage Survey Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Islamic heritageN/AThe Maritime Asia Heritage Survey works to systematically inventory and digitally document the endangered cultural heritage in the Maldives, Indonesia, and elswhere across the region. The materials documented through this work are critically endangered, facing both natural and human threats that jeopardize the survival and accessibility of historical information for this vital node in pre-modern global economic and religious networks at the cross-roads of an interconnected Indian Ocean world. The data made available here was collected by our Field Team using FARO Focus S350 Lidar scanner, Nikon D750 DSLR, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, DJI Matrice 300RTK with ZenMuse L1 and P1 payloads.This site (MAHS-IDN-ACH-AUT-SMD-S-027) is a Muslim burial complex. The graves are arranged in a north-south orientation, facing west (qibla). Most of the gravestones are rectangular and flat. The tops of the gravestones are carved in layers and have a bulge in the upper center. There are three graves under the roof on the south side. Two of them have decorations and inscriptions on them. One grave on the west side is made of andesite and is flat in shape; the grave is relatively intact and in good condition. The other graves are outside. Most of them are not well preserved and some are half buried in the ground. Most of the gravestones are made of andesite, which is flat in shape. In addition, some gravestones made of sedimentary stones have also been found. Gravestones made of sedimentary stone are larger than those made of andesite and have ladder-like decorations and inscriptions on the front and back.