Using laser scanner technology to analyse mud-brick architecture in the ancient Near East: the Palatial Complex of Arslantepe (Malatya, Turkey)

Laser scanning technology has proven highly effective in analyzing the complex, ever-changing structures of mud-brick architecture at Arslantepe Mound, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate in eastern Turkey. This study demonstrates that laser scanning can provide extremely accurate measurements and structural monitoring over time, addressing the challenges posed by the irregular designs typical of such ancient buildings. The research, conducted on the Palatial Complex dating back to the 4th millennium BCE, offers valuable insights into the architectural evolution and condition assessment of these monumental structures, aiding in their preservation and interpretation.

Liberotti, G., & Alvaro, C. (2017). Using laser scanner technology to analyse mud-brick architecture in the ancient Near East. The Palatial Complex of Arslantepe (Malatya, Turkey) [JB]. Archeologia e Calcolatori, 28(2), 447–455. https://doi.org/10.19282/ac.28.2.2017.36