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Architecture and Urbanism Virtual reconstruction of archaeological sites

(iii) This case is a small spot of the whole site. Possible Resources: Kaikai Yan, Man Lu, Wanqin Liu
existing settlements are expected to be restored Software: Wanqin Liu, Yuqin Chen
along with further excavation, contributing to the Visualization: Wanqin Liu
continuous improvement of this workflow based on Writing – original draft: Wanqin Liu
digital twins. Writing – review & editing: All authors
(iv) Whether in heritage conservation or digital twin
development, both encompass extensive content in Ethics approval and consent to participate
tandem with the evolution of conservation concepts Not applicable.
and technology. Several potential advancements,
listed below, warrant deeper research: Consent for publication
(v) Integration of GIS and HBIM, signifying the Not applicable.
integration of geographic environment and
architectural noumenon. This integration can be Availability of data
achieved through multi-software fusion or plug-in
fusion, including web-based platforms. The data are not publicly available due to the confidential
(vi) Real-time monitoring relying on sensors and IoT. nature of archaeological sites.
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A hybrid photogrammetry approach for archaeological sites:
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Funding
Banfi, F., Roascio, S., Mandelli, A., & Stanga, C. (2023). Narrating
None. ancient roman heritage through drawings and digital
architectural representation: From historical archives, UAV
Conflict of interest and LIDAR to virtual-visual storytelling and HBIM projects.
The authors declare that they have no competing interests. Drones, 7(1), 51.
https://doi.org/10.3390/drones7010051
Author contributions
Cruz Franco, P. A., de la Plata, A. R. M., & Gómez Bernal, E.
Conceptualization: Wanqin Liu, Man Lu (2022). Protocols for the graphic and constructive diffusion
Data Curation: Wanqin Liu, Yuqin Chen of digital twins of the architectural heritage that guarantee
Investigation: Wanqin Liu, Yuqin Chen universal accessibility through AR and VR. Applied Sciences,
Methodology: Wanqin Liu 12(17), 8785.
Project administration: Man Lu, Kaikai Yan https://doi.org/10.3390/app12178785

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