Tracing Metal Dart Impacts Through 3D Reverse Modeling on the Northern Walls of Pompeii
This study examines the first systematic documentation of a series of small impact marks on the northern walls of Pompeii, interpreted as the result of Roman metal dart projectiles launched during the Sullan siege in 89 BC. Using high-resolution, reality-based 3D models, comparative analysis, and re...
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| description | This study examines the first systematic documentation of a series of small impact marks on the northern walls of Pompeii, interpreted as the result of Roman metal dart projectiles launched during the Sullan siege in 89 BC. Using high-resolution, reality-based 3D models, comparative analysis, and reverse modeling techniques, the research explores the hypothesis that a distinctive fan-shaped configuration of quadrangular indentations may have been produced by a repeating catapult, known as the <i>polybolos</i>. The integration of close-range photogrammetry, laser scanning, and digital reconstruction tools demonstrates how virtual casts and comparative modeling can contribute to archaeological interpretations of ancient projectile weaponry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-914bf5b9570d4e85869db15db516037a2025-08-20T03:27:24ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912025-06-01961410.3390/engproc2025096004Tracing Metal Dart Impacts Through 3D Reverse Modeling on the Northern Walls of PompeiiAdriana Rossi0Silvia Bertacchi1Department of Engineering, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, ItalyThis study examines the first systematic documentation of a series of small impact marks on the northern walls of Pompeii, interpreted as the result of Roman metal dart projectiles launched during the Sullan siege in 89 BC. Using high-resolution, reality-based 3D models, comparative analysis, and reverse modeling techniques, the research explores the hypothesis that a distinctive fan-shaped configuration of quadrangular indentations may have been produced by a repeating catapult, known as the <i>polybolos</i>. The integration of close-range photogrammetry, laser scanning, and digital reconstruction tools demonstrates how virtual casts and comparative modeling can contribute to archaeological interpretations of ancient projectile weaponry.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/96/1/43D documentationballistic impactsdart launcherdigital archaeology<i>polybolos</i>Pompeii |
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| title | Tracing Metal Dart Impacts Through 3D Reverse Modeling on the Northern Walls of Pompeii |
| title_full | Tracing Metal Dart Impacts Through 3D Reverse Modeling on the Northern Walls of Pompeii |
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| title_short | Tracing Metal Dart Impacts Through 3D Reverse Modeling on the Northern Walls of Pompeii |
| title_sort | tracing metal dart impacts through 3d reverse modeling on the northern walls of pompeii |
| topic | 3D documentation ballistic impacts dart launcher digital archaeology <i>polybolos</i> Pompeii |
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