Spatial and hydrological analysis of the water supply system in as-Sila'/Sela (Tafila, Jordan) based on a 3D model

IF 1.6 0 ARCHAEOLOGY
Roser Marsal, Jesús García-Carpallo
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The research described below proposes a spatial analysis of the hydraulic infrastructure, and settlement remains, as well as a topographic analysis of the site of as-Sila'/Sela on the southern Transjordan plateau. The authors designed Sela's first photogrammetric model from aerial photographs provided by the "Aerial Photographic Archive for Archaeology in the Middle East (APAAME)" project. This modelling has enabled the research team to locate new hydraulic structures, settlement remains, marks on vertical facing, and elevated or levelling platforms hitherto unidentified by a pedestrian survey; it was also possible to obtain more detailed direct and indirect relationships between these features. The 3D model has provided a reference for locating the various elements and correlating their surface with the topographic coordinates recorded by the total station during fieldwork. Additionally, a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) was derived from the 3D model to depict the flow direction of run-off. Through our analysis, we identified spaces for accessing, managing, and utilising available water resources, including settlement density and flooding zones. The hydrological analysis revealed potential run-off and flood-prone areas, guiding the location of hydraulic structures to prevent water contamination. This study highlights the importance of Sela's water supply systems and the technical expertise of ancient communities in their construction and management. The applicability and feasibility of the applied methodology emphasise its use as a powerful and indispensable tool to obtain a complete overview of the site. The results yield a comprehensive site mapping with a broader scope than previous research and provide a basis for further research, as well as for understanding the site's water supply and settlement patterns. Thus, this study enhances the hydro-technological investigation of Sela's water management and culture and contributes to its holistic analysis. Future studies can use the data to propose effective water management strategies and shed light on the social structures involved in water supply practices.
基于三维模型的 As-Sila'/Sela(约旦塔菲拉)供水系统空间和水文分析
下文描述的研究提出了对水利基础设施和定居点遗迹的空间分析,以及对位于外约旦高原南部的 as-Sila'/Sela 遗址的地形分析。作者根据 "中东考古航空摄影档案(APAAME)"项目提供的航空照片设计了塞拉的第一个摄影测量模型。该模型使研究小组能够找到新的水力结构、聚落遗迹、垂直面上的痕迹以及高架平台或平整平台,而这些都是迄今为止的徒步勘测所无法发现的;同时还可以获得这些地物之间更详细的直接和间接关系。三维模型为确定各种要素的位置以及将其表面与全站仪在实地考察期间记录的地形坐标联系起来提供了参考。此外,我们还根据三维模型绘制了数字高程模型(DEM),以描述径流的流向。通过分析,我们确定了获取、管理和利用可用水资源的空间,包括居住密度和洪涝区。水文分析揭示了潜在的径流和洪水易发区,为水力结构的选址提供了指导,以防止水污染。这项研究强调了塞拉供水系统的重要性,以及古代社区在供水系统建设和管理方面的技术专长。应用方法的适用性和可行性突出表明,它是获得遗址全貌不可或缺的有力工具。研究结果绘制了全面的遗址地图,比以往的研究范围更广,为进一步研究以及了解遗址的供水和聚落模式提供了基础。因此,本研究加强了对塞拉水管理和文化的水文技术调查,并有助于对其进行整体分析。未来的研究可以利用这些数据提出有效的水资源管理策略,并揭示供水实践中的社会结构。
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CiteScore
5.20
自引率
21.70%
发文量
19
审稿时长
20 weeks
期刊介绍: Virtual Archaeology Review (VAR) aims the publication of original papers, interdisciplinary reviews and essays on the new discipline of virtual archaeology, which is continuously evolving and currently on its way to achieve scientific consolidation. In fact, Virtual Archaeology deals with the digital representation of historical heritage objects, buildings and landscapes through 3D acquisition, digital recording and interactive and immersive tools for analysis, interpretation, dissemination and communication purposes by means of multidimensional geometric properties and visual computational modelling. VAR will publish full-length original papers which reflect both current research and practice throughout the world, in order to contribute to the advancement of the new field of virtual archaeology, ranging from new ways of digital recording and documentation, advanced reconstruction and 3D modelling up to cyber-archaeology, virtual exhibitions and serious gaming. Thus acceptable material may emerge from interesting applications as well as from original developments or research. OBJECTIVES: - OFFER researchers working in the field of virtual archaeology and cultural heritage an appropriate editorial frame to publish state-of-the-art research works, as well as theoretical and methodological contributions. - GATHER virtual archaeology progresses achieved as a new international scientific discipline. - ENCOURAGE the publication of the latest, state-of-the-art, significant research and meaningful applications in the field of virtual archaeology. - ENHANCE international connections in the field of virtual archaeology and cultural heritage.
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