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The aim is to create a framework for integrating old excavation data with modern 3D datasets to improve archaeological insights.

Old Data, New Horizons: 3D Modeling as a Catalyst for Recontextualizing Fragmentary Legacy Data

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This article demonstrates how 3D modeling enhances archaeological interpretation by integrating legacy excavation data and modern datasets.

The aim is to create a framework for integrating old excavation data with modern 3D datasets to improve archaeological insights.
Developed a methodological framework for 3D-GIS integration.
Utilized case study from Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus.
Combined georeferenced 3D models with digitized legacy excavation documentation.
Aligned old section drawings with modern 3D models for improved accuracy.
Successfully corrected inconsistencies in archival records.
Reconstructed missing stratigraphic layers and contexts.
Facilitated new interpretations of archaeological findings.
Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration in research.

Weirdt et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This article demonstrates how 3D modeling enhances archaeological interpretation by integrating legacy excavation data and modern datasets.