3D Archaeology: New Perspectives and Challenges—The Example of Çatalhöyük

A groundbreaking digital approach at Çatalhöyük has revolutionized archaeological excavation and interpretation. The '3D Digging at Çatalhöyük' project, initiated in 2009, successfully recorded every phase of excavation using advanced technologies like laser scanning, computer vision, and photogrammetry, enabling virtually reversible simulations of the process. This innovation transitioned documentation entirely to a digital format, leveraging real-time 3D stereo visualization systems on-site and later adapting to tablet PCs. The project introduced a new workflow for archaeological research and teaching, enhancing data post-processing and implementation while providing immersive analysis tools accessible from laptops to virtual reality systems.

Forte, M. (2014). 3D Archaeology: New Perspectives and Challenges—The Example of Çatalhöyük. Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies, 2(1), 1–29. https://doi.org/10.5325/jeasmedarcherstu.2.1.0001