USING 3D LASER SCANNERS ON ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Sa？etak In order to fully understand and interpret an archaeological site, it must be recorded and documented in detail. There are two types of archaeological documentation – the, so-called, direct surveys which usually include a pencil, piece of paper and a tape measure, and the second type which includes indirect techniques like total stations, 3D optical instruments, drones or a simple camera. More time to collect data is required when applying the first approach, meaning that more people are a prerequisite for speeding up the process, which leads to “not fully precise” and subjective data acquisition. On the other hand, indirect techniques, like 3D laser scanning discussed in this paper, are less time consuming and provide more accurate documentation. 3D scanning may also improve object accessibility, can aid expert understanding, and enhance relations with the general public