Transforming the Nature of Wall Plans: Using Advanced Methods to Record the Graffiti of Philae (20 min)

Presenters

Nick Hedley, Simon Fraser University, Sabrina C. Higgins, Simon Fraser University, Jitse H.F. Dijkstra, University of Ottawa, and Roxanne Bélanger Sarrazin, University of Oslo

Abstract

The Philae Temple Graffiti Project is a multiyear campaign to record and document the figural graffiti found on the many surfaces of the Mammisi (birthhouse) and adjacent structures at the temple of Isis at Philae, in southern Egypt. In this project, we are using a repertoire of emerging digital spatial recording technologies (3D photogrammetry and new forms of laser scanning) , to produce a new collection of two-and three-dimensional digital recordings, from which we are building a new set of digital wall plans for this site. In addition to producing the very first 3D digital recordings of this site, this work reveals new frontiers for the potential use of 3D data in analysis and interactive visualization of graffiti and related applications. We will present and discuss experiences to record the graffiti and complex surfaces of the Mammisi at Philae, present a preview of these new wall plans, and share a vision for advancing the way we generate wall plans.