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Visualisation in archaeology: An assessment of modelling archaeological landscapes using scientific and gaming software.

The paper assesses the role and potential of Cultural Virtual Reality (CVR) for the modelling of archaeological landscapes. As digital visualisations are spreading rapidly as a tool for research and as a medium of communication in landscape research and archaeology, benefits and limitations are disc...

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Published in:International Journal of Humanities & Arts Computing: A Journal of Digital Humanities Vol. 3; no. 1/2; pp. 101 - 126
Main Author: Teichmann, Michael
Format: Article
Published: Edinburgh University Press Mar2009
Subjects:
Archaeology methodology
Archaeology
Video games
Virtual reality
Three-dimensional imaging
Computer simulation
Technological innovations
Landscapes
Cartography
Digital mapping
Computer software
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The paper assesses the role and potential of Cultural Virtual Reality (CVR) for the modelling of archaeological landscapes. As digital visualisations are spreading rapidly as a tool for research and as a medium of communication in landscape research and archaeology, benefits and limitations are discussed. Published case studies are reviewed and the question whether or to which extent computer game engines may assist in the modelling of past landscapes is evaluated. Therefore a virtual model of Laxton castle (England) is introduced, which was created using SEGA gaming software.