Photogrammetric Modelling for Urban Medieval Site Mapping. A Case Study from Curtea de Argeş, Romania

• Published in: Quaestiones geographicae Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 87 - 96
• Main Authors: Nistor, Constantin, Mihai, Bogdan, Toma, Liviu, Carlan, Irina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Poznan De Gruyter Open 01-09-2017; De Gruyter Poland; Sciendo
• Subjects: 3D modelling; Archaeological sites; Curtea de Argeş; Historic buildings & sites; Landforms; Terraces; UAV photogrammetric flight; Unmanned aerial vehicles; urban historical site
• ISSN: 2081-6383; 2082-2103; 2081-6383
• DOI: 10.1515/quageo-2017-0026

Detailed mapping of urban historical sites superposed on natural landforms within built-up areas is a real challenge. Digital photogrammetric techniques meet the requirements for mapping archaeological sites within dense built-up areas. The objectives are to reveal the landform value in medieval site development and to analyse its impact on the landforms. The aim of the present study is to highlight the contribution of geomatics technologies for the evaluation and preservation of historical sites using UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) imagery and field photos for 3D modelling. Curtea de Argeş medieval site, established on Argeş River terraces and attested since the 13
century, represents the town core for which the specific methodology was applied.