Digital Documentation and Virtual Accessibility of Prehistoric Artefacts: Case Studies from Sicilian Museums

Dario Calderone, Davide Tanasi, Enrico Greco, Stephan Hassam, Madeleine Kraft

Abstract

This paper addresses the challenges of documenting fragile prehistoric artefacts from three Sicilian museums, the Arturo Petix Civic Museum in Milena, the Civic Museum of Aidone, and the Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum in Syracuse, through advanced 3D digitization techniques. Due to their delicate, fragmented nature and complex material properties, traditional documentation methods are often inadequate. Employing terrestrial photogrammetry and structured light scanning (NextEngine, Faro ScanArm, and Artec Leo), researchers successfully digitized 38 artefacts. This initiative significantly improves educational access and scholarly research capabilities, establishing an interactive virtual database and enhancing inclusivity through tactile 3D-printed replicas, especially benefiting visually impaired visitors.

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DOI

10.21014/tc26-2025.145

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TC26 - Metrology for Cultural Heritage

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