A Review: 3D Scanning and 3D Printing of Ancient Monuments

Nermin DEMIRKOL
(Kocaeli University and Friends of Cultural Heritage (FOCUH), Kocaeli, Turkey)

Keywords: 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Ancient Monuments, Archeology, Technology

Abstract:
Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, containing places, objects, artistic expressions and values.
3D scanning and 3D printing technologies are increasingly used in cultural heritage preservation, protection and archeology. 3D printing technology has very important place in Industry 4.0. Restoring and preserving most ancient statues, monuments and architectures is not new. With the advancement of both 3D scanning and printing technologies, the doors have opened in significant ways for preservation efforts. There are a lot of countries in the world which are too rich in ancient cultural heritage but unfortunately much of the hundreds of thousands of artifacts remain in archieves of the museums worldwide. Some historical sites are under danger, be that from armed conflicts, natural disasters or simply time erosion. It is possible to use 3D scanning to keep accurate 3D mappings of those historical locations. 3D scanning opens the doors to virtual visits of museums. A person can visit an exhibition from the confort of his own home. With 3D printing, it is possible to replicate an entire object or specific parts.
Iraq is too rich in ancient cultural heritage widespread in archives of the museums and the heritage institutes around the world.
This article emphasizes the importance of ancient monuments which are revived by 3D scanning and printing in the world.

Relevance for the conference: Reviving ancient monuments by 3D scanning and 3D printing is very important for cultural heritage.
Relevance for the session: This abstract shows what can we do with 3D scanning datas and 3D printing in the world for cultural heritage.
Innovation: 3D scanning and 3D printing topics are very new for cultural heritage
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