The application of advanced technologies to archaeological research. Cyber-Archaeology can be used to explore archaeological sites in a virtual environment.
Archaeology basics: This covers the fundamentals of archaeological methods and techniques used to investigate human history and prehistory.
Computer Science basics: This covers understanding computer architecture, operating systems, programming languages, and software development.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): This covers the application of GIS technology in archaeology to map, analyze, and interpret archaeological data.
Remote Sensing: This covers the use of aerial and satellite imagery to locate archaeological sites and track changes in the landscape.
Digital Photography: This covers the use of digital cameras for archaeological documentation, including photogrammetry and 3D modeling.
3D modeling and Visualization: This covers the use of 3D modeling techniques to create accurate digital replicas of archaeological sites and artifacts, and the use of virtual reality to simulate archaeological environments.
Game Design: This covers the development of games that incorporate archaeological data and provide immersive experiences of the past.
Digital Art: This covers the use of digital art techniques to create visual representations of archaeological data and artifacts.
Augmented Reality: This covers the use of augmented reality technology to overlay digital information onto the real world.
Data Management: This covers the management and organization of large amounts of archaeological data, including databases, data visualization, and analysis.
Virtual Reality Archaeology: Uses VR technology to recreate past scenarios, allowing people to explore and interact with them as if they were there.
Gaming Archaeology: Archaeology within video games or simulations. Players navigate the virtual environment and collect artifacts to gain insight into the game's history or culture.
LiDAR Scanning: Uses LiDAR technology to create 3D models of archaeological sites, which can help identify subtle features that may not be visible on the surface.
Geospatial Analysis: Analyzes data and maps of an area to identify and understand cultural trends.
GIS Mapping: Uses Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to create maps, identify patterns, and determine the significance of archaeological sites or areas, especially useful in identifying high-risk zones.
Crowd-Sourced Archaeology: Uses public participation to collect and analyze archaeological data, by engaging volunteers for digital documentation, studying and identifying anomalies or cultural patterns.
Data Mining: Mining huge data archives using complex data analytics, algorithms, and machine learning to reveal new insights about past human activities or interactions.
Photogrammetry: Creates 3D models using photographs of archaeological sites, which are stitched together, resulting in accurate high-resolution models.
Augmented Reality: Overlays digital information onto the physical world, providing interactive experiences to engage with historic artifacts in museums or heritage sites.
Social Media Archaeology: Uses social media as a source to document and understand contemporary events that may have future cultural significance.
Mobile Computing: Relies on mobile technology like smartphones, GPS, and geolocation to document and analyze past sites, allowing researchers to collect data in real-time or in the field.
Cyber-Excavation: Uses specialized tools and various visualizations to explore, analyze and patch or reconstruct data and artifacts from various sources over the internet.
Digital Preservation: Preserves data and artifacts to ensure their long-term accessibility and usability, with minimal or no data loss over time.
Cyber Mapping: Provides a way to map ancient cultures or events onto digital maps using GIS, LiDAR technology or other digital database systems.