Deep Mapping the Asklepieion of Pergamon: Charting the Path Through Challenges, Choices, and Solutions

Deep mapping emerges as a transformative approach for understanding the complex, multi-layered cultural landscapes of ancient sacred sites. This study applies deep mapping to the Asklepieion of Pergamon, a sanctuary with over 700 years of history, by integrating archaeological, epigraphic, and literary data into GIS layers (shapefiles). The research highlights the challenges and choices in structuring this diverse data for spatial analysis while also presenting it via story maps as a public outreach tool. By triangulating space with divine authority and human narratives, deep mapping offers unprecedented insights into the dynamics of ancient sacred landscapes, demonstrating its potential to enrich both academic research and public engagement.

Katevaini, A., & Williamson, C. (2025). Deep Mapping the Asklepieion of Pergamon: Charting the Path Through Challenges, Choices, and Solutions. Open Archaeology, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1515/opar-2025-0037