Contexts
Excavation phases recorded
Capture visible relationships before features are removed or field conditions shift.
Abound 3D for Archaeology
3D scanning for archaeology
Abound helps archaeology teams preserve excavation context with high-fidelity 3D captures that support interpretation, publication, and long-term archive standards.
Used across research, heritage, and education workflows
Preserve context before it changes
Artifacts
Objects and features documented
Create shareable references for finds, loci, architecture, trenches, and fragile surfaces.
Archives
Research access
Keep field records available for specialists, reports, classrooms, and long-term projects.
How it works
1
Choose the record type
Decide whether the scan needs artifact detail, trench context, architectural features, reporting material, or public interpretation.
2
Capture before context changes
Scan each phase, feature, or artifact while the geometry and surrounding relationships are still visible.
3
Share and preserve
Store models in Abound, share browser links with specialists, and export files when reports or archives need them.
Use cases
Stratigraphy and trench recording
Document each excavation phase before context is removed, preserving stratigraphy and provenience for post-excavation analysis.
Artifact and feature documentation
Capture loci, architecture, and fragile finds in situ so specialists can inspect geometry and placement after the field season.
Reporting and heritage access
Publish shareable models for site reports, stakeholder briefings, and museum or classroom interpretation without handling originals.
Example scans
Public artifact and heritage scans show how object records can preserve context for research, reporting, and education.
Ancient Greek pot
Artifact scan for shape, decoration, and research discussion.
View scanBronze figure
Small object capture for browser-viewable collection reference.
View scanReplica ritual vessel
Reference-object scan for education, reporting, and comparative review.
View scanTemple lion
Heritage object scan that can support remote interpretation.
View scanArchaeology workflow details
Field phase records
Document surfaces, trenches, and features at each stage so the project can revisit visible context after excavation moves on.
Artifact reference
Create non-contact 3D references for fragile finds, comparative material, teaching, reports, and specialist review.
Heritage interpretation
Use browser-viewable models to support museum, classroom, public outreach, and stakeholder communication.
Archive handoff
Keep captures organized by site, trench, context, object, or season, then export files when a repository needs them.
Outcomes
Context preserved in 3D
Clearer field records
Reusable research datasets
Faster cross-team review
Heritage access support
Questions teams ask
How can archaeology teams use 3D scanning?
Archaeology teams can use 3D scanning to document excavation phases, artifacts, architecture, features, field context, reports, teaching material, and long-term research archives.
Why capture excavation context in 3D?
Excavation changes or removes context. A 3D record can preserve visible relationships, surfaces, and spatial context before the next phase of fieldwork begins.
Can scans be shared with specialists or stakeholders?
Yes. Abound can store models in a cloud library and share browser-viewable links for specialists, project teams, museums, classrooms, or stakeholders.
Which capture workflow fits archaeology fieldwork?
Photo Scan is useful for artifacts and detailed surfaces. LiDAR Scan can help with fast space or trench context. Teams can choose the workflow based on the record they need.
