Shahdad Standard, Visual Documentation and Photogrammetric 3D Modeling of a Museum Artifact

Yashmi, Ramin; Fereidouni, Sara; Ahmadzadeh Shouhani, Loghman

doi:10.22034/jinm.2024.2023409.1085

Shahdad Standard, Visual Documentation and Photogrammetric 3D Modeling of a Museum Artifact

Document Type : Report

Authors

Ramin Yashmi ¹

Sara Fereidouni ²

Loghman Ahmadzadeh Shouhani ³

¹ Ph.D., Associate Researcher, National Museum of Iran

² Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Archaeology, University of Tehran

³ Susa World Heritage Base

10.22034/jinm.2024.2023409.1085

Abstract

The “Shahdad Standard”, unearthed during archaeological excavations in the ancient necropolis of Shahdad in northern Kerman, Iran, stands as a captivating testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of southwest Asia and Iran. This unique object has piqued the interest of archaeologists and art historians since its discovery. Recognizing the need for complementary comprehensive documentation, the National Museum of Iran prioritized the Shahdad Standard in its initial efforts to upgrade and digitize its collection. This paper delves into describing the meticulous process of visually recording and documenting the Shahdad Standard, followed by creating a precise 3D model of the object. Then, it presents the initial findings of this endeavour, offering detailed descriptions of the scene depicted on the Shahdad Standard and its current condition.

Keywords

Lut Desert

Bronze Age

Shahdad Standard

Copper

Photography

Documentation

Photogrammetry

3D Modeling

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