This article compares Structure from Motion (SfM) photogrammetry and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) for archaeological documentation. It evaluates accuracy, cost, and workflow based on case studies from cultural heritage sites.
The zenith passage of the sun is an astronomical event occurring in the tropical zone where the sun reaches the point directly overhead at noon. This phenomenon results in the disappearance of shadows and held significant cultural and architectural importance for ancient civilizations.
The Platform of Venus at Chichén Itzá is a square ceremonial structure dedicated to the planet Venus, featuring intricate bas-reliefs and astronomical alignments. Located near the Sacred Cenote, it served as a podium for rites linked to the Morning Star and warfare symbolism.
El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, served as a multifunctional religious temple, astronomical calendar, and political symbol at Chichén Itzá. Archaeological evidence indicates it housed sacrificial rituals and possibly royal burials within its substructure.
El Caracol is a unique circular structure at Chichén Itzá, widely recognized as an ancient Maya observatory. Its architecture aligns with celestial events, particularly the motion of Venus, guiding ritual and agricultural cycles.
An comprehensive archaeological examination of Chichén Itzá’s architectural alignments, astronomical significance, and integration within the broader Maya cosmological framework.
Archaeological reconstruction bridges the gap between fragmented data and public understanding, yet it balances precariously between scientific evidence and artistic imagination. This article explores the methodology, ethics, and digital tools used to visualize the past without misleading audiences about uncertainty.
The Tzolk’in is a 260-day sacred calendar used by the Maya and other Mesoamerican cultures, formed by interlocking cycles of 13 numbers and 20 day names. Its origin dates between 900 BC and 500 BC, with theories ranging from human gestation to agricultural cycles. This article examines the archaeological evidence, mathematical structure, and enduring cultural significance of this timekeeping system.
The Maya numeral system was a sophisticated vigesimal (base-20) positional system utilizing dots, bars, and a shell symbol for zero. This article explores the structure of numbers 0 to 20, their archaeological evidence, and their role in calendar calculations.
The Maya developed sophisticated systems to track lunar motion, evidenced by the Lunar Series inscriptions and the Xultun wall paintings. This article examines the archaeological record of Maya lunar astronomy during the Classic period.
