Antiquity Studies

Applied 3D Technologies in Digital Epigraphy: Two Case Studies from Roman Venetia

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Abstract
This study presents the results of two 3D scanning campaigns of ancient inscribed objects carried out at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altino, near Venice, and the Museo Archeologico Cadorino in Pieve di Cadore, in the Dolomites. The analysis offers a critical evaluation of the digital methodologies adopted to produce 3D models, highlighting the advantages and limitations of each technique in relation to the project’s goals and the material features of the scanned artefacts. By examining both the workflow and the outcomes of the scanning process, the article aims to contribute to the ongoing debate on the use of 3D technologies for the documentation, analysis and dissemination of epigraphic and archaeological heritage.


open access | peer reviewed

Submitted: Feb. 5, 2026 | Accepted: March 9, 2026 | Published Oct. 19, 2026 | Language: en

Keywords Lagole di Calalzo • Altinum • Digital Archaeology • 3D Modelling • Digital Epigraphy • 3D Scanning

Copyright © 2026 Lorenzo Calvelli, Mike Donnelly, Cecilia Moscardo, Sabrina Pesce, Mark Williams. This is an open-access work distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction is permitted, provided that the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. The license allows for commercial use. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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