3D SURVEY AND DATA PROCESSING OF BOLIVIAN ARCHAEOLOGY: THE RITUAL RECEPTACLE FROM TIWANAKU

Abstract. The archaeological site of Tiwanaku is among the most important examples Bolivian archaeology and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. This works reports a geomatic-based surveying modelling methodology applied to ritual receptacle excavated from semi-subterranean temple in complex. A high-resolution 3D survey was conducted through structured-light projection scanning post-processing operations were carried out emphasize surface details. Most open-source software, with aim establish quick repeatable be similar case studies. final outputs, consisting geometry projections (unrolled meshes), digitally enhanced surfaces vector graphics can support work archaeologists interpreting iconography depicted on conduct further studies shed light about culture religion civilization that inhabited Tiwanaku.