2026/01/01 by Jiří Unger, Dalibor Dzurilla, Martin Košťál +1 · 1 voice
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Computer Science · Arts and Humanities · #3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage #Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction #Kierkegaardian Philosophy and Influence
paper · doi:10.11141/ia.72.13
openalex publication_date 2026/01/01 · openalex created_date 2026/03/18 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11
The integration of three-dimensional (3D) digital reconstructions has become a fundamental instrument for the effective communication of archaeological heritage. This article examines the development of digital visualisation technologies and their impact on cultural heritage interpretation, highlighting the necessity for developing presentation strategies. Beginning with an exploration of the shift towards clear communication in archaeology facilitated by advances in digital technologies, the article discusses the complexities involved in creating digital reconstruction visualisations. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, including archaeology, architecture and computer modelling, the authors propose a systematic framework for creating 3D reconstruction visualisations of archaeological contexts. The proposed methodology is presented through a case study involving the creation of videos for the permanent exhibitions of the National Museum in Prague, featuring 3D reconstructions of the most important archaeological sites in the Czech Republic. The recognition of data uncertainty and the importance of its transparent representation in reconstruction visualisations is at the heart of this endeavour. By adopting a flexible approach that recognises multiple perspectives, the article attempts to address the challenges of presenting cultural heritage in virtual space and highlights the need for a structured yet sufficiently versatile framework for digital imaging technologies. It also explores the relationship between scientific data and artistic representation in 3D archaeological reconstructions, highlighting the tension between expert and public perceptions. The article recommends the development of standardised visual languages adapted to different societal perspectives and proposes a balanced approach that integrates technical, diagrammatic and didactic principles of visualisation in order to construct the most reliable reconstructions of our past.