Epigraphy in Motion: Deciphering Armenia's Tapanakar Inscriptions via Mobile LiDAR

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dc.contributor.authorShord, Zacharyen_US
dc.contributor.authorRoy, Marleyen_US
dc.contributor.authorGrigoryan, Zaraen_US
dc.contributor.authorYeghiazaryan, Anahiten_US
dc.contributor.authorBaghdasaryan, Sateniken_US
dc.contributor.editorCampana, Stefanoen_US
dc.contributor.editorFerdani, Danieleen_US
dc.contributor.editorGraf, Holgeren_US
dc.contributor.editorGuidi, Gabrieleen_US
dc.contributor.editorHegarty, Zackaryen_US
dc.contributor.editorPescarin, Sofiaen_US
dc.contributor.editorRemondino, Fabioen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-05T19:06:31Z
dc.date.available2025-09-05T19:06:31Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThe vibrant and largely untold histories of ancient Armenian ancestors, as depicted in tapanakars found across Armenian cemeteries, face the threat of erasure. This research initiative is dedicated to the documentation and preservation of these important cultural narratives by harnessing modern mobile technology, specifically employing photogrammetry and LiDAR capabilities available in current iPhone models. This technological application facilitated the acquisition of 54 new scans from various regions in Armenia, each rigorously analyzed and supplemented with detailed descriptions to provide insights into their historical and cultural context. In collaboration with experts in symbolism and iconography, this study undertook a comprehensive interpretive analysis of the carvings on these monuments. These efforts culminated in creating a robust database that not only archives visual and textual information but also serves as an invaluable tool for scholars and archaeologists engaged in research and preservation activities. Furthermore, the integration of photogrammetry and LiDAR in smartphone technology establishes a versatile and accessible approach to data collection, making these tools especially suitable for fieldwork under diverse conditions. This advanced database also provides a foundation for the development of artificial intelligence models aimed at reconstructing fragmented or incomplete monuments virtually. By leveraging these technologies, we aim to restore, preserve, and animate the forgotten stories embodied in the tapanakars, ensuring their continued relevance and accessibility for future generations.en_US
dc.description.sectionheadersDigitization, Documentation, and Dissemination Workflows
dc.description.seriesinformationDigital Heritage
dc.identifier.doi10.2312/dh.20253322
dc.identifier.isbn978-3-03868-277-6
dc.identifier.pages4 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.2312/dh.20253322
dc.identifier.urihttps://diglib.eg.org/handle/10.2312/dh20253322
dc.publisherThe Eurographics Associationen_US
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 International License
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.titleEpigraphy in Motion: Deciphering Armenia's Tapanakar Inscriptions via Mobile LiDARen_US
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