"Athenian amphora. Antimenes Painter. Depicting Heracles fighting with the Nemean lion in the presence of Athena and Iolaus and Dionysus with maenads and satyrs..  From the  site of  Camarina, Ragusa,  Sicily, Italy.  Classical Age.   Second half of 6th century BC. In the collection of the Museo Archeologico Ibleo di Ragusa.  Processed in Reality Capture from 882 images. GDH ID and Catalog No. R.74 T.497 5789 

Citation:  

We want to publicly acknowledge the collaboration of the "Soprintendenza per i Beni Culturali ed Ambientali di Ragusa" and the "Parco Archeologico di Kamarina e Cava d'Ispica". Our most sincere thanks to General CC, retired, Renato Scuzzarello, the archaeologist Dr. Saverio Scerra, the architect Giorgio Battaglia, the restorer Stefania Patti Occhipinti and the archaeologists Veronica Falcone and Alessandra D’Izzia, the custodians of Parco Archeologico Marco Giardina, Giovanna Brugaletta e Rosario Licitra

Athenian amphora by Antimenes. Camarina, Sicily

Medieval church located inside the impressive Fortress of Calatrava La Nueva in Aldea del Rey (Ciudad Real, Spain). The castle/convent of Calatrava La Nueva was built in the 13th century to serve as the seat of the powerful Order of Calatrava and today it is one of the most important castles in Spain. Inside, a large 3-nave church was built in an artistic style that mixes elements of Romanesque, Gothic and influences of Islamic art. This mixture of styles, but also of constructive and decorative techniques, make the church of Calatrava La Nueva a unique place.

We want to publicly thank the collaboration of the Castilla-La Mancha regional government, Aldea del Rey City Council, and the archaeologist Ana Segovia Fernández, for the assistance and faciliation they have given provided.

Processed in Reality Capture from 76 Faro laser scans and 4100 photographs.

Medieval Church, Calatrava la Nueva, Spain

The Dalarö wreck is one of the world's best preserved 17th-century wrecks, lying at about 30 metres depth by Edesön off Dalarö. It was discovered in 2003 by the Marine Culture Society, and archaeologists from the Swedish Maritime Museum have investigated the site together with specialists from the University of Southampton and Södertörn University.
Although it is a fairly small ship, about 20 meters long, with a hold and six gun ports, its silhouette is similar to the larger warships. On and around the wreck are many objects – pottery, glass bottles, tools, handweapons, parts of the rigging, and baskets and crates. On the bottom rests the figurehead, depicting a roaring lion on its hind legs. Two masts are still standing.

In 2017, the ship was probably identified as Bodekull, a small frigate.

In june 2017, Bodekull was documented for 3D-rendering within the EU Interreg Central baltic Project Baltacar. https//www.facebook.com/ProjectBALTACAR/

The Dalarö wreck/ Bodekull

The Dalarö wreck is one of the world’s best preserved 17th-century wrecks, lying at about 30 metres depth by Edesön off Dalarö. It was discovered in 2003 by the Marine Culture Society, and archaeologists from the Swedish Maritime Museum have investigated the site together with specialists from the University of Southampton and Södertörn University.  The wreck is about 20 meters long, with six gun ports and it looks  similar to a larger warship. On and around the wreck are many objects – pottery, glass bottles, tools, handweapons, parts of the rigging, and baskets and crates. On the bottom rests the figurehead, depicting a roaring lion on its hind legs. Two masts are still standing.

In 2017, the ship was probably identified as Bodekull, a small frigate.

In 2017 and 2018, Bodekull was documented for 3D-rendering within the EU Project Baltacar. https//www.facebook.com/ProjectBALTACAR/
#EuropeForCulture, #Baltacar, #CentralBaltic
The Baltacar project is financed by INTERREG CB programme, ERDF 1.3 million €.

The Dalarö wreck/ Bodekull part 2

This is the first model of the high-resolution photogrammetry passes from Deep Discoverer (D2) remotely operated vehicle (ROV) on the Research Vessel Okeanos Explorer. These data were from NOAA Cruise EX1711 Dive 07. Much credit goes to the skillful ROV pilots on the Okeanos. Protocols for data collection and processing by BOEM's Marine Archaeologist Scott Sorset. The BOEM Virtual Archaeology Museum can be accessed at https://www.boem.gov/Virtual-Archaeology-Museum/.

19th-Century Shipwreck "15377" High Resolution

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In May 2012, five sections of the hull of an armed Elizabethan merchantman were moved to Stoney Cove Dive Centre, some 400 years after it sank in the Thames Estuary. The site consists of a section of bow and 15m of the port side, as well as an anchor.

The ship is now part of a unique underwater museum display where it also serves to train the next generation of nautical archaeologists. 

Originally discovered in 2003 by the Port of London Authority, excavation was undertaken by Wessex Archaeology. The hull remains and associated artefacts, including iron bars, lead and tin ingots, pottery and leather were recovered together with 4 guns, one bearing the insignia 'TG' and the moulded emblem of a grasshopper, the mark of Sir Thomas Gresham (1519 - 1579). He was a financier and adviser to Queen Elizabeth.

Twelve tree-ring samples from the hull suggest that the timbers were felled in England after 1574. 

Photos: Martin Davies

The Gresham Ship - Stoney Cove, Feb 2013

When digging a Roman site one of the most common finds archaeologists make is broken Roman pot.  This model depicts a potter in ancient Rome using a wheel to make a jar.  Click on the numbered annotations to find out more - do you think the Romans invented the wheel for making pots?

This model would work well as part of a Roman environment in a game engine such as Unreal - gltf download will work well.

You are free to use the model in any way.

Roman Pottery workshop - free download

Meet Ava: this is the 4,000 year old skull of a Bronze Age woman. 
Ava was buried in a Bronze Age rock-cut stone lined pit in the early Bronze Age. Her burial was discovered in 1987 during road improvement works and  was excavated by archaeologists from the Highland Council. 30 years later a research project has been set up to discover more about her life, and her subsequent death. For more information visit the Achavanich Beaker Burial Project https://achavanichbeakerburial.wordpress.com/

Ava's Skull

Japanese Figurine of a Female, 1000 - 800 BCE, in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. 

From artsmia.org:

*Over the years, archaeologists have uncovered many different kinds of clay figurines—dogū—dating to Japan’s prehistoric Jōmon period (14,000–300 bce)­. The most diverse forms have been excavated in northeastern Japan, where this figurine of a female was discovered. Some are seated, others standing, some have heart-shaped heads, others round and wearing headpieces, some have little or no surface decoration, and others, like this example, known as a shakōki or “goggle-eyed” type, have distinctive large eyes and are adorned with color and complex carved decorations.*


More information about the object here:
http://collections.artsmia.org/art/124688/figurine-of-a-female-unknown-japanese

Made with a few hundred 20-megapixel photos, built in PhotoScan.

This is a low-res version of the object; contact permissions@artsmia.org for a higher-resolution file.

Jomon figurine

This is a photogrammetry model of Monterrey A Shipwreck Ver 1.0. Data processing and design by the BOEM’s Marine Archaeologist Scott Sorset. More information about this wreck can be found at https://www.boem.gov/Gulf-of-Mexico-Expedition-Discovers-Amazing-Historic-Shipwreck/ or at the BOEM Virtual Archaeology Museum that can be accessed at https://www.boem.gov/Virtual-Archaeology-Museum/.

Monterrey A Shipwreck

15th century wall tomb in the north wall of the chancel of Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo.  Described by archaeologist, John Hunt as; 'a gabled tomb niche, with an elaborate flamboyant traceried canopy. Below this, forming a tomb-front, are two panels boldly carved with decorated ogival niches beneath elaborate foliated crocketing and pinnacle work. In the first three of these are represented the Three Kings of the East, Caspar, Melchior & Balthazar, crowned & bearing their gifts of gold, frankincense & myrrh. In the fourth niche is Christ, King and Judge. In the second panel, the ogee heads are treated as a single canopy, the pinnacles being supported on corbels carved as worshipping angels issuant from clouds with wings displayed. Under this arcading are disposed four figures. The dexter, presumably the donor or commemorated man.   The other three figures, represent an archbishop with cross-staff in the act of blessing, St Peter with two keys & a book, & St Paul with a sword & a book'.

Strade Abbey Wall Tomb Front

Male kneeling donor figure to left of Pieta on front or altar reredos dating from the second half of the 15th century, standing up against the internal face of the eastern wall of the chancel of Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo.  Described by archaeologist John Hunt as; 'The man has a similar costume to that worn by the bearded man on the tomb-front of the wall monument in the northern wall of the chancel.  The gole, however, is cut square below though the method of fashioning the garment is similar with the seams of the four sections of the front carefully indicated. The buttons closing the side placket of the gown and the belt with its pendant end are similar, and here also the rosary and the shuttle-like object hang from it'. See Archaeological of Ireland Description at: https://tinyurl.com/2u942udw

Strade Abbey Male Figure

Lot of two square, flower-shaped ear ornaments, orange in color, made of Spondylus princeps (identification by archaeologist Julio Cotom, 2016). Although the Cultural Property Registry classifies them as earspool, they more closely resemble disks or flattened beads that were sewn onto garments or headdresses as ornaments.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No.  16.2.5.0392 "a-b"
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 240

Earspool/ Earflare

Carving of the Pietà (pity/compassion) on east wall of chancel of Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo.  Most famously carved by Michelangelo c. 1498-9, depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus Christ after the Crucifixion, symbolizing immense grief, divine mercy, & unconditional love.  It highlights Mary as an intercessor between humanity & God, showcasing her strength & deep sorrow ("Sixth Sorrow").  Described by archaeologist John Hunt as dating from the second half of the 15th century it is 'an unusual frontal, (or reredos from an altar?). In the centre is a Pietà with feathered angels above. The Virgin is clothed in a long gown over a kirtle, whose lower borders fall in symmetrical folds over her feet and with a veil over her head and shoulders. She is seated in a thronelike chair and the body of the dead Christ lies across her lap. The angels support a double arched and crocketed canopy above her head. A man and a woman kneel on left and right, presumably the donors'.

Strade Abbey MA070-067001- Pietà

Female donor figure to the right of thePieta on front or altar reredos dating from the second half of the 15th century, standing up against the internal face of the eastern wall of the chancel of Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo. Described by archaeologist John Hunt as; ‘The lady has a close-fitting tunic, with tight sleeves fastened under the forearms with many buttons. The dress has a high neck and a cross at the throat. She wears a brat or great mantle, thrown back from the upper part of the body, but covering her waist and knees. This is treated in a pocked technique to suggest a heavy rough texture. The treatment of the figure drapery is looser than Ossory types or than the Meath school—though the style has closer affinities with Ossory than with the Dublin Pale. The types are also more sophisticated. The carving shows extreme fineness of detail and is in remarkably good condition'. See Archaeological of Ireland Description at: https://tinyurl.com/2u942udw

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