This paper discusses methodological aspects by illustrating the first products of a research project developed as part of a collaboration agreement between the DICAr - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the University of Pavia and the enterprise GEA s.r.l. Archaeology, for the documentation of the archaeological excavations in the former Santa Margherita Institute in Pavia (Italy). The activities, carried out by the experimental laboratories DAda-LAB and PLAY, regarded the documentation of the archaeological evidences, dating back to the 4th century AD, brought to light by the interventions of conversion and remodelling of the historical and architectural complex. The need to produce documentation apparatus to support the excavation activities is boosted by the fragility of the archaeological site, apparently meant to disappear to allow space for the construction of an underground car park. The research aims to develop a methodology for the organisation of the data acquired in the multiple excavation campaigns, the production of databases useful to archaeologists for the chronological interpretation of the excavation, the detection of archaeological emergencies and the development of an information system that combines models and databases. Since March 2022, data acquisition campaigns have been undertaken to progressively survey the phases of excavations. Data sheets were then developed for stratigraphic units and deposit units, and an effective GIS system was developed to represent the complex nature of the site by making clear the relationships between the stratigraphic units. The first results of the research outline a methodological process that leads to the development of a digital ‘container’ in which it becomes possible to include the data collected during the campaign by reducing the time gap between acquisition, recording, processing and synthesis of information.
Documentation systems in rescue archaeology: GIS platforms for the management of Santa Margherita excavation work in Pavia. Sistemi di documentazione per scavi archeologici preventivi: piattaforme GIS per la gestione dello scavo del Santa Margherita a Pavia
Picchio Francesca
;Galasso Francesca
;Porcheddu Giulia
2022-01-01
Abstract
This paper discusses methodological aspects by illustrating the first products of a research project developed as part of a collaboration agreement between the DICAr - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture of the University of Pavia and the enterprise GEA s.r.l. Archaeology, for the documentation of the archaeological excavations in the former Santa Margherita Institute in Pavia (Italy). The activities, carried out by the experimental laboratories DAda-LAB and PLAY, regarded the documentation of the archaeological evidences, dating back to the 4th century AD, brought to light by the interventions of conversion and remodelling of the historical and architectural complex. The need to produce documentation apparatus to support the excavation activities is boosted by the fragility of the archaeological site, apparently meant to disappear to allow space for the construction of an underground car park. The research aims to develop a methodology for the organisation of the data acquired in the multiple excavation campaigns, the production of databases useful to archaeologists for the chronological interpretation of the excavation, the detection of archaeological emergencies and the development of an information system that combines models and databases. Since March 2022, data acquisition campaigns have been undertaken to progressively survey the phases of excavations. Data sheets were then developed for stratigraphic units and deposit units, and an effective GIS system was developed to represent the complex nature of the site by making clear the relationships between the stratigraphic units. The first results of the research outline a methodological process that leads to the development of a digital ‘container’ in which it becomes possible to include the data collected during the campaign by reducing the time gap between acquisition, recording, processing and synthesis of information.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
