Creation of Digital Models as Preservation of Archaeological Remains of Artifacts through the Application of 3D Scanning Technologies

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69789/ccs.v11i1.771

Keywords:

Digital models, Jaguar head, Digital preservation, Archaeological vestiges, 3D scannig technologies

Abstract

The technological research with experimental design focused on generating multi-format digital models of archaeological remains, specifically medium-sized zoomorphic sculptures, using 3D scanning technologies. The objective was to visually record these artifacts for digital preservation. The Jaguar Head M26, a relic from the late Preclassic Maya period, was selected as the study sample. Relevant information on volume, color, and texture was gathered through preliminary and final scans using low-resolution texture scanning. An acceptable multi-format 3D visual registry was created in terms of volumetric precision and level of detail. Post-processing configurations were conducted to optimize the obtained 3D model. It is concluded that the 3D visual registry exhibits acceptable precision and adequately represents the scanned relic. Responsible institutions are recommended to continue periodic 3D visual registries to assess its integrity.

Author Biographies

Douglas Ottoniel Diaz Carpio, Escuela Superior Franciscana ESFE/AGAPE Sonsonate, El Salvador

Research professor at Escuela Superior Franciscana ESFE/AGAPE, Sonsonate, El Salvador 

Jose Antonio Ramos, Escuela Superior Franciscana ESFE/AGAPE Sonsonate, El Salvador

Web developer, lead trainer at LinkedIn, and research professor at Escuela Superior Franciscana ESFE/AGAPE, Sonsonate, El Salvador 

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