The catacombs of san giovanni in syracuse: surveying, digital enhancement and revitalization of an archaeological landmark

Authors:
Elisa Bonacini;Graziana D'Agostino;Mariateresa Galizia;Cettina Santagati;Mariarita Sgarlata
Affiliations:
Department of Humanities, Universitá degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy;Department of Architecture, Universitá degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy;Department of Architecture, Universitá degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy;Department of Architecture, Universitá degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy;Department of Humanities, Universitá degli Studi di Catania, Catania, Italy
Venue:
EuroMed'12 Proceedings of the 4th international conference on Progress in Cultural Heritage Preservation
Year:
2012

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Abstract

This study is a cross-disciplinary research carried out by archaeologists, engineers and architects aimed at the knowledge and enhancement of the San Giovanni catacombs complex in Syracuse. The study uses the most innovative 3D surveying and virtual reproduction technologies and methodologies in order to broaden the understanding of the archaeological site's most peculiar features. The digital 3D models of the rooms studied here can be used to enhance the visiting experience and the online presence of the archaeological complex.