Virtual Reconstruction and Experimental Attempt in Archaeology: The Massalian Treasury in Delphi

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2013
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The Eurographics Association
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Around 500 BC, the Massalians went to Delphi to erect a Treasury in Athena's sanctuary. A Treasury is like a small temple. It is, however, both an offering and a place to shelter offerings. The construction of the Treasury by the Massilians was as much an act of devotion as a sign of Massalia's growing might as a trading city. Since the city of Marseille has been designated as European Capital of Culture 2013, it makes perfect sense to commemorate this amazing and symbolic archeological monument. The sculpted elements of the Treasury which have been preserved have been exhibited in Marseille's archeological museum (MAM, Centre Vieille Charité). In order to give an idea of the greatness and splendor of this edifice, a 3D virtual color reconstruction has been rendered. It was a great opportunity to create synergy between many different fields of study i.e. archaeology, architecture, science, history, art and computer science.
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@inproceedings{
10.1109:DigitalHeritage.2013.6743799
, booktitle = {
Digital Heritage International Congress
}, editor = {
-
}, title = {{
Virtual Reconstruction and Experimental Attempt in Archaeology: The Massalian Treasury in Delphi
}}, author = {
Mulliez, Maud
and
Jockey, Philippe
and
Vincitore, Mauro
}, year = {
2013
}, publisher = {
The Eurographics Association
}, ISBN = {}, DOI = {
10.1109/DigitalHeritage.2013.6743799
} }
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