Paolino Trapani, Eleonora Pappalardo, Anna M. Gueli, Filippo Stanco
This paper proposes a structured and replicable protocol for the development of virtual tours in hybrid heritage sites, where indoor and outdoor environments co-exist and present specific challenges for documentation and interpretation. Drawing on a pilot project at the Norman Castle of Aci Castello (Sicily, Italy), the methodology integrates photospheric acquisition (Matterport Pro2), photogrammetry, and multimedia storytelling within a topographically inspired navigation model. The digital experience was further enhanced through the use of third-party software (3DVista), enabling improved...
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.085
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Francesco Colace, Constanza Fiorella Duarte Petti, Angelo Lorusso, Michele Pellegrino, Domenico Santaniello
Italy’s archaeological heritage is extraordinarily rich and widespread, yet its valorization is often inconsistent. Many sites with high historical and cultural value remain on the margins of public engagement due to limited resources and poor visibility. A striking example is Longola archaeological park da Poggiomarino whose historical relevance remains largely underexplored. This work proposes the development of an educational mobile video game designed to enhance knowledge and appreciation of the site through an interactive experience primarily intended for children. The prototype is...
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.084
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Gizealew Alazie Dagnaw, Henry Muccini
Complex visitor flows, architectural constraints, and data privacy concerns increasingly challenge emergency evacuation planning in cultural heritage sites. This study presents a novel Federated Digital Twin framework integrated with Extended Reality technologies to enhance safety and coordination during emergencies across multiple museums. The federated digital twin leverages federated learning to enable decentralized, privacy-preserving simulation and decision-making without sharing sensitive visitor or infrastructure data. Extended Reality technologies provide immersive, real-time...
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.083
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Attilio Della Greca, Ilaria Amaro, Giovanni Nocerino, Paola Barra
This work introduces a plugin developed for Unity based on generative artificial intelligence (GAI), designed for the real-time creation of 3D objects from textual descriptions, for the preservation and digitization of cultural heritage. The proposed solution aims to overcome the limitations of current extended reality (XR) techniques, reducing production times and costs, and offering an alternative accessible even to nonexpert users. The system is divided into three main phases: object definition, generation via multimodal AI pipeline and integration into the virtual environment....
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.082
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Salvatore Barba, Alessandro Di Benedetto, Margherita Fiani
This study proposes a method for integrating SAR interferometric data, provided by the European Ground Motion Service (EGMS) under the Copernicus program, with simplified three-dimensional models obtained by combining Regional Topographic Databases (RTDB) and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data. Historic buildings are represented within the Google Earth 3D environment and classified according to the gradient of vertical displacement velocities calculated from the SAR data. This combination enables not only an immersive and interactive visualization but also a dynamic interpretation of...
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.081
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Fabrizio Barone, Salvatore Antonio Fornaro, Armando Di Maio, Marco Casazza
The valorization of heritage structures requires a multidisciplinary approach based on effective models, seen as epistemic tools that empower both scientists and heritage managers in understanding, contextualizing and interpreting the value of the historical structure as a characteristic element of local identity (genius loci). This vision goes well beyond classic structural behavior and health assessment, since it implies a different approach and the application of metrological knowledge in models’ development. This is the case of our innovative hybrid approach, the Dynamic Finite Element...
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.080
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Claudio Guarnaccia, Aurora Mascolo, Domenico Rossi
This study investigates the impact of road traffic noise on the acoustic environment of a culturally significant archaeological site in Nocera Superiore, Italy. Using the open-source NoiseModelling tool, simulations were conducted to assess sound levels near key landmarks, including the Early Christian Baptistery of Santa Maria Maggiore and the urban archaeological park. Results show that current noise levels exceed regulatory thresholds for protected areas, despite partial compliance with limits for high-traffic zones. Two mitigation strategies—introducing one-way traffic and banning heavy...
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.079
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Fabrizio Barone, Rosa Fiorillo, Marco Casazza
This study aims at understanding the intangible design principles that may have directed the design and construction of the Bell Tower of the Salerno Cathedral. The starting point is the hypothesis, already well demonstrated in previous papers, that this bell tower is one the key source elements of a largely distributed network of communication and government of the territory based on the acoustic transmission of information, relying on sources and repeaters (bells towers of monasteries, churches, towers and castles), synergically coordinated by Normans and Benedictines. In particular, the...
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.078
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Rosa Fiorillo, Marco Casazza, Fabrizio Barone
This study investigates the spatial distribution of medieval fortifications in the Province of Potenza (Italy) to assess whether their placement responded to the need of local defense or to a more general strategic need. A spectral attenuation model for bell sounds was implemented in MATLAB to calculate maximum audible distances under realistic environmental conditions. Combined with a GIS-based analysis of intervisibility, acoustic buffers, and proximity to Roman roads, the results show that very few sites are either visible or acoustically reachable from one another. Instead, most...
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.077
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Fabrizio Barone, Marco Casazza
This study aims at unveiling intangible design principles that may have directed positioning and construction of the classic Greek theatres, whose exceptional acoustic quality is still recognized nowadays. The attention is focused on the possible general design solutions adopted by Greek builders to minimize the acoustic background noise generated by the interaction between the theatre structure and the environment. For this task, a simplified vibroacoustic metrological model has been developed to infer the effects of the interaction between local environmental factors (e.g. the orography)...
TC26 MetroArcheo Conference 2025
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· 10.21014/tc26-2025.076
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