| Sumario: | This article focuses on digital techniques for scanning archaeological artifacts and structures. Archaeologists have collaborated with engineers in the creation of prototype systems that are able to procure typological analysis and images of complete artifacts. Three-dimensional scanners are available that can create digital images of artifacts and structures, but high costs have kept them from widespread use in the archaeological field. Topics include developing inexpensive ways to scan artifacts, how scanning will aid in recording information on artifacts, and software that may aid in reconstructing excavation sites.
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