Science Direct
Journal of Archeological Science
June 1, 2023
Archaeology is a discipline studying the past. However, the archaeological community has also thrived to adapt the most cutting-edge science and technologies. Recent advances in automated sensing enabled by the proliferation of drones, robotics and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Big Data, and artificial intelligence may fuel the next wave of archaeological discovery. For example, these technologies are used for the detection and analysis of difficult-to-reach terrestrial or marine archaeological sites, or for the analysis of the shape and iconography of fragments, documents, and inscriptions found during archaeological excavations (Mantovan and Nanni, 2020; Pecci, 2020). Yamagata University led a large-scale project to test-drive these technologies with the aim of identifying gaps and learning lessons and best practices for future projects of similar nature. A feasibility study using DL was part of the project.