Mobile Mapping for Digital Documentation of Ancient Roman Roads Within a Multi-Sensor Framework: The Appian Way in Rome

A groundbreaking digitization project of the Appian Way in Rome, spanning 12 km from Capo di Bove to Frattocchie, demonstrates how multi-sensor mobile mapping can revolutionize the documentation of complex cultural heritage sites. By integrating lidar-based Mobile Mapping Systems with spheric (360°) and digital calibrated cameras, researchers achieved high-speed data acquisition without compromising accuracy. The resulting point clouds were transformed into a GIS system, providing a powerful tool for public administration decision-making. This approach sets a new standard for precision in documenting ancient Roman roads, balancing speed and accuracy while offering scalable solutions for similar heritage preservation efforts.

Brumana, R., Previtali, M., Roncoroni, F., Stanga, C., Gabriele, M., & Quilici, S. (2023). MOBILE MAPPING FOR DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION OF ANCIENT ROMAN ROADS WITHIN A MULTI-SENSOR FRAMEWORK: THE APPIAN WAY IN ROME. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-1/W1-2023, 63–69. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-1-w1-2023-63-2023