Revealing the (un-)known in marginal landscapes. Multi-scalar LiDAR applications in the mountainous area of Monti Aurunci (Latium)

Title

Revealing the (un-)known in marginal landscapes. Multi-scalar LiDAR applications in the mountainous area of Monti Aurunci (Latium)

Creator(s)

Edoardo Vanni

Giuseppe Prospero Cirigliano

Alessandra Cammisola

Simone Zocco

Date

2025

Volume

36

Issue

1

Pages

109-128

Language

eng

DOI

https://doi.org/10.19282/ac.36.1.2025.06

URI

https://www.archcalc.cnr.it/journal/articles/1379

Zotero BiDiAr

https://www.zotero.org/groups/5293298/bidiar/items/GEG2JGQJ/item-list

Abstract

The Monti Aurunci Regional Park, located in southern Lazio, Italy, is renowned for its geological and naturalistic features as well as its archaeological significance. This area hosts a wealth of archaeological sites covering from pre-Roman and Roman periods to the modern era, many of which remain largely unexplored. These sites are currently being investigated as part of the Monti Aurunci Project (MAP, https://www.archeologiadiffusa.org/2022/09/17/ map/), an initiative led by the University for Foreigners of Siena. Among the notable sites in this region is the multi-layered and abandoned hillfort known as ‘Le Mura di Campello’. How- ever, dense forest cover significantly hinders the identification, interpretation, and mapping of archaeological remains in the area. Furthermore, the lack or low quality of existing datasets limits their usability for archaeological purposes. To address these challenges, a drone-based LiDAR survey was conducted in the winter of 2023, yielding high-resolution data that have proven invaluable for archaeological analysis. With an average point density of 142 points per square meter, the LiDAR data facilitated the identification of numerous archaeological features, enriching the understanding of the Monti Aurunci’s cultural heritage. Over 100 previously undocumented features were mapped, including terracing systems, hillforts, dwellings, walls, and road system. The results obtained have refined our understanding of the historical settlement dynamics in the Monti Aurunci area and opened the door to new methodological approaches, offering promising future research directions.

Tag

Remote Sensing

References

Monti Aurunci Project

LiDAR360

DJI Terra

Applanix POSPac

Cloud Compare

ArcGIS Pro

Quantum GIS

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