Articles by Cecilia Giorgi

The project ‘Masgaba. An Archaeological Map for the Island of Capri’ was launched with the aim of updating and integrating Capri’s archaeological documentation, filling the existing gaps in the knowledge of its archaeological heritage using advanced technologies. The methodological approach included new surveys and analyses of sites that required updates in the graphical documentation or had previously been misinterpreted, the analysis of archival sources to recover information on no longer visible archaeological heritage, and the documentation of museum finds that helped improve the understanding of the island’s ancient history. A central element of the project is the creation of a WebGIS, which organizes the data into an interactive digital map, providing an overall view of the island’s archaeological heritage. The web application allows users to consult detailed records, multimedia content, archival documents, and publications produced within the project. The adoption of open-source technologies has ensured the sustainability of the system, paving the way for future extensions and the possibility of integrating new data.

The mapping project of the so-called area of the "Terme di Elagabalo" on the north-eastern side of the Palatine hill is the result of a long term cooperative effort between the University of Rome "La Sapienza" and the Institute of Technologies Applied to Cultural Heritage of the CNR (ITABC). This site has been under excavation since 2007, under the scientific supervision of the Department of Methodology and Techniques for Archaeological Research of the University of Rome "La Sapienza". As part of this project, one of the doctoral theses is addressing the subject of the compound of the Severian Age present on the site, with the purpose of identifying the history and function of the monument, by understanding and analysing the structure of the walls. Masonry mapping is an essential element for the study and analysis of archaeological monuments. In this case, a new technique was introduced which is the 3D scattergram photogrammetry, developed by the research department of ITABC. This new monitoring technique provided graphic documentation such as plans, views and sections especially where the traditional method had limitations and therefore it is extremely useful for the archaeological analysis of monuments and their contexts. Furthermore an objective 3D rendering was produced, thus providing a new form of scientific documentation for a better understanding of the current state of the monument and also for further research and monitoring. The purpose of proposing a doctoral thesis on this subject was to educate and train a new breed of professionals in the area of technology applied to cultural heritage.