Beyond the Museum: Virtual and Physical Replicas of Pompeii’s Siege Marks
This study investigates the potential of reality-based 3D digital modeling, acquired for scientific purposes, to enhance the understanding and accessibility of ballistic imprints on Pompeii’s city walls. These impact marks, attributed to the Sullan siege of 89 BC, were caused by projectiles launched...
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| description | This study investigates the potential of reality-based 3D digital modeling, acquired for scientific purposes, to enhance the understanding and accessibility of ballistic imprints on Pompeii’s city walls. These impact marks, attributed to the Sullan siege of 89 BC, were caused by projectiles launched by Roman elastic torsion weapons. High-resolution models were acquired through integrated 3D survey techniques to create both virtual and physical replicas. These assets enhance museum accessibility, offering interactive digital content and tactile 3D-printed replicas for visually impaired and mobility-restricted visitors. The findings highlight the role of digital heritage in archaeological research, conservation, and public engagement, bridging the gap between academic study and inclusive cultural dissemination. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9d61c2b4bbe54cb2a3e4319edcb162de2025-08-20T03:27:24ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912025-06-019611110.3390/engproc2025096011Beyond the Museum: Virtual and Physical Replicas of Pompeii’s Siege MarksFilippo Fantini0Silvia Bertacchi1Department of Architecture, Alma Mater Studiorum–Università di Bologna, 40136 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 81031 Aversa, ItalyThis study investigates the potential of reality-based 3D digital modeling, acquired for scientific purposes, to enhance the understanding and accessibility of ballistic imprints on Pompeii’s city walls. These impact marks, attributed to the Sullan siege of 89 BC, were caused by projectiles launched by Roman elastic torsion weapons. High-resolution models were acquired through integrated 3D survey techniques to create both virtual and physical replicas. These assets enhance museum accessibility, offering interactive digital content and tactile 3D-printed replicas for visually impaired and mobility-restricted visitors. The findings highlight the role of digital heritage in archaeological research, conservation, and public engagement, bridging the gap between academic study and inclusive cultural dissemination.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/96/1/113D documentation3D printingaccessibilityarchaeological visualizationballistic imprintscultural accessibility |
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| title | Beyond the Museum: Virtual and Physical Replicas of Pompeii’s Siege Marks |
| title_full | Beyond the Museum: Virtual and Physical Replicas of Pompeii’s Siege Marks |
| title_fullStr | Beyond the Museum: Virtual and Physical Replicas of Pompeii’s Siege Marks |
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| title_short | Beyond the Museum: Virtual and Physical Replicas of Pompeii’s Siege Marks |
| title_sort | beyond the museum virtual and physical replicas of pompeii s siege marks |
| topic | 3D documentation 3D printing accessibility archaeological visualization ballistic imprints cultural accessibility |
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