Archaeologist with long-standing experience demonstrated within the commercial and science sector, specialization on field excavations process, Late Bronze Age societies in Central Europe, 3D documentation 3D computer modeling and new trends in cultural heritage presentation.
The paper is devoted to the evaluation of a situation unearthed during a rescue excavation on the... more The paper is devoted to the evaluation of a situation unearthed during a rescue excavation on the northern edge of the historical core of the town of Jičín. The excavation exposed the foot of a rampart which formed the town’s outer medieval fortification. The rampart was piled up on a layer dating back to the early foundation horizon. The rampart’s body was partly made of earth mixed with basalt stones. Judging from the finds, the rampart was probably built during the 15th century. Its demise then occurred during the 17th century.
In this paper, we present some preliminary results from a new research project based in Jebel Sha... more In this paper, we present some preliminary results from a new research project based in Jebel Shaqadud, Sudan. These findings attest to the potential of this region’s archaeological archives for extending the understandings of people’s adaptation strategies in arid northeast African environments away from rivers and lakes during the Holocene. Furthermore, we present here exceptionally early radiocarbon dates that move the postglacial evidence of human presence in eastern Sahel back to the twelfth millennium cal BP.
Fachmetodik COL - Zentrum für Erneuerung des gemeinsamen Kulturerbes, 2022
Die Erneuerung des kulturellen Erbes ist ein komplexes und vielschichtiges Thema, das Wissen aus ... more Die Erneuerung des kulturellen Erbes ist ein komplexes und vielschichtiges Thema, das Wissen aus vielen Disziplinen und die Fähigkeit erfordert, die oft sehr subtilen Unterschiede mit dem Kontext in bestimmten Situationen wahrzunehmen. Während der Konferenzen und Workshops des COL-Projekts haben wir nach und nach die Bedeutung und den Wert des kulturellen Erbes für die Gesellschaft sowie wirtschaftliche Fragen im Zusammenhang mit der Finanzierung und dem Betrieb von Kulturerbestätten und dem Tourismus, den Forschungs-, Dokumentations- und Planungsprozessen für die Restaurierung des kulturellen Erbes und das Thema traditionelles Bauhandwerk und historische Baumaterialien diskutiert. Die Bedeutung des kulturellen Erbes für das heutige Leben, für das öffentliche Bewusstsein, die Bildung und die Mitgestaltung der kulturellen und historischen Identität von Siedlungen, Landschaften, Gemeinschaften und Nationen wurde nicht übersehen.
Diese Publikation ist eine Zusammenfassung des Fachwissens und der Beiträge der einzelnen Dozenten, die insgesamt 18 thematische Workshops im Rahmen des Projekt COL – Zentrum für Erneuerung des gemeinsamen Kulturerbes durchgeführt haben, das vom europäischen Interreg AT-CZ Programm unterstützt wird.
This study focuses on a series of stove ceramics discovered during rescue research in the Kost ca... more This study focuses on a series of stove ceramics discovered during rescue research in the Kost castle (Bohemia). The collection consists of the fragments of bulbous tiles with extended necks which are characterized by the application of green glazing and by specific ceramic matter. Based on the context and the dating of the other finds, the tile fragments were dated to the first half of the 14th century and come from the earliest phase of the castle. The classification of the finds is consistent with analogical tile shapes from German-speaking regions. The series evidences the use of an atypical shape of pot tiles in the Czech lands and it also demonstrates the presence of a stove in the context of a noble residence in the first half of the 14th century.
Man-powered mining ventilation fan from 1521 AD Kutná Hora, 2020
During the year 2016, there were discovered the relicts of man-powered ventilation machine on Gre... more During the year 2016, there were discovered the relicts of man-powered ventilation machine on Grejfské vein complex in Kutná Hora (Kuttenberg) in Bohemia. The situation was under the naturally drained level of adit water and was therefore exceptionally well preserved. The machine consists mainly of wooden planks (side plates and side struts) and shingles, which were used above all for circumference wooden drum and centrifugal radial blades connected with the axis by 2+1 wooden squared logs. The air-intake opening was made as a large coaxial inlet on the front side of the wooden drum. The interpretation of the machine is supported by clay sealing tracks and postholes for wooden parts of the ventilation curtain leading the fresh air from the adit down to the lower part of the mine. The dendrochronological dating of the machine has provided two dates 1521/1522 and several other dates from the first to the second decade of 16th century. This kind of machine is also depicted on the well-known illustration from Kutná Hora hymn-book from 1490. The mine Bylanka IV where the machine was situated with ca 500 metres of adits and several shafts is a good example of mediaeval and early modern mining with a lot of tracks of used techniques and ways of digging adits.
Rapid technological development in recent years means that virtual
reconstructions have evolved f... more Rapid technological development in recent years means that virtual reconstructions have evolved from an illustrative complement of archaeological presentation to becoming a standard part of the interpretative process of archaeological data. VirtualArch has been engaged to develop the use of virtual reconstructions as an innovative visualisation tool. Ten partners from eight countries have come together in an EU-funded project (Interreg Central Europe), running from 2017 to 2020. The partnership is comprised of regional and national archaeological institutes and heritage offi ces, two universities/research institutions and also two local communities. Eight pilot sites have been selected across Central Europe. They form three main types; urban areas, mines and underwater sites. All have one thing in common; none are publicly accessible or visible. The aim of the project has been to make all of these sites accessible and comprehensible through the use of virtual and augmented reality.
Záchranný archeologický výzkum v obci Tuřany (k. ú. Byseň, okres Kladno) zachytil čtyři sídlištní... more Záchranný archeologický výzkum v obci Tuřany (k. ú. Byseň, okres Kladno) zachytil čtyři sídlištní objekty ze starší doby železné (bylanské kultury (Ha C2 – Ha D1) a byla zdokumentována polozemnice, přilehlá sídlištní jáma, zásobnice a otopné zařízení. Vzhledem k tomu, že jen z výplně polozemnice byl získán soubor více než 66 kg keramických zlomků, byl tento a další materiál poskytnut pro zpracování v rámci závěrečné studentské práce. Vyhodnocení nálezů, které je stěžejní částí textu provedla Petra Volná ve své bakalářské práci " Sídliště bylanské kultury v Tuřanech " obhájené na Ústavu historických věd Fakulty filozofické na Univerzitě Pardubice.
The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presenta... more The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presentation frameworks and this paper will attempt to explore the subject of open-air museums from an unusual perspective, because one new option for making archaeological heritage accessible is by transforming it into virtual space. Attention will be paid first to the technological possibilities and the available procedures for creating a virtual open-air museum using 3D computer modelling, 3D scanning and 3D photogrammetry. Once the archaeological sites or their reconstructions have been digitised, there is a relatively wide range of possibilities for their further presentation. The most frequently used environment currently has been in the form of a variety of virtual museums that are accessible on the Internet, which, in essence however, keep their visitors stuck in front of a PC monitor. One of the perspectives that enables leaving the monitor and stepping directly out-of-doors into a virtual open-air museum is by means of applications for mobile phones. Terms such as " virtual " or " augmented reality " no longer represent a million light-years distant science fiction concept, but rather a new tool for public archaeology and for the preservation of the archaeological heritage. The paper presents the projects that have been implemented by the Archaeological Institute in Prague, which, by using mobile applications, built virtual open-air museum directly in the actual locations of archaeological excavations.
The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presenta... more The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presentation frameworks and this paper will attempt to explore the subject of on-site presentation of archaeological sites. The most frequently used environment currently has been in the form of a variety of virtual museums that are accessible on the Internet, which, in essence however, keep their visitors stuck in front of a PC monitor. One of the perspectives that enables leaving the monitor and stepping directly out-of-doors into a virtual open-air museum is by means of applications for mobile phones. Terms such as “virtual” or “augmented reality” no longer represent a million light-years distant science fiction concept, but rather a new tool for public archaeology and for the preservation of the archaeological heritage. The paper presents the projects that have been implemented by the Archaeological Institute in Prague, which, by using mobile applications, built virtual open-air museum directly in the actual locations of archaeological excavations.
The paper discusses the Late Bronze Age in the site of Obříství, located in a strategic area defi... more The paper discusses the Late Bronze Age in the site of Obříství, located in a strategic area defined by the confluence of Bohemia's two major rivers – the Elbe and the Vltava. Based on the extensive rescue excavations which have been recently conducted; on the analysis of the Knovíz culture settlement development in the studied microregion; and on specific finds including fragments of raw amber, this site is considered as a probable major centre of trade and of long distance contacts during the Late Bronze Age.
The aim of the article is to demonstrate the possibility of presentation of prehistoric sites in ... more The aim of the article is to demonstrate the possibility of presentation of prehistoric sites in locations where there is neither any preserved construction, nor any relic of the original landscape. Such sites usually meet with indifference both from the public and from institutions involved in preservation of historical monuments. This problem, however, does not relate only to the limited capacity to imagine features of which there is no visual evidence in the landscape. The problem consists also in the vast structural difference between the world of prehistoric societies and today’s reality. Bylany near Kutná Hora (Czech Republic), where one of the most important excavations of a Neolithic settlement area in Europe was undertaken, represents a model example of such a situation, no doubt typical for most prehistoric and early historic sites. The possibility of creating virtual and augmented reality proved to be a potential tool to grasp the invisible and to describe the disappeared proved to be. This concept represents a potentially powerful tool for digital heritage management.
Vyhodnocení výsledků záchranného výzkumu při výstavbě kanalizace, která proťala komplex městského... more Vyhodnocení výsledků záchranného výzkumu při výstavbě kanalizace, která proťala komplex městského opevnění v místech Pražské brány.
Diplomová práce je věnována otázce odrazu sociálních poměrů společnosti slezskoplatěnické kultury... more Diplomová práce je věnována otázce odrazu sociálních poměrů společnosti slezskoplatěnické kultury především prostřednictvím výpovědí jejího pohřebního ritu
Bakalářská práce je zaměřena na sledování kontextu a forem využití starších artefaktů v pozdějšíc... more Bakalářská práce je zaměřena na sledování kontextu a forem využití starších artefaktů v pozdějších periodách.
Společnosti bez písma jsou součástí naší vlastní historie, ovšem tak vzdálené, že se přímá spojit... more Společnosti bez písma jsou součástí naší vlastní historie, ovšem tak vzdálené, že se přímá spojitost s námi samotnými vytrácí. Jak je poznávat a jak mentálně uchopit zdánlivou bezčasovost takové nezapsané minulosti? Čeho si u takových archaických lidských společenství všímat a jak je vztáhnout k současnosti? Odpovědi hledá kniha v unikátním kontextu, kde si ruce podávají historie, archeologie a etnologie. Lov žirafy na Kalahari, potopení Titaniku, sídla prvních zemědělců nebo bojiště u Little Big Hornu jsou scenérie, na jejichž pozadí se promítá dlouhý a fascinující příběh. Vypráví o nás a „těch druhých“.
The paper is devoted to the evaluation of a situation unearthed during a rescue excavation on the... more The paper is devoted to the evaluation of a situation unearthed during a rescue excavation on the northern edge of the historical core of the town of Jičín. The excavation exposed the foot of a rampart which formed the town’s outer medieval fortification. The rampart was piled up on a layer dating back to the early foundation horizon. The rampart’s body was partly made of earth mixed with basalt stones. Judging from the finds, the rampart was probably built during the 15th century. Its demise then occurred during the 17th century.
In this paper, we present some preliminary results from a new research project based in Jebel Sha... more In this paper, we present some preliminary results from a new research project based in Jebel Shaqadud, Sudan. These findings attest to the potential of this region’s archaeological archives for extending the understandings of people’s adaptation strategies in arid northeast African environments away from rivers and lakes during the Holocene. Furthermore, we present here exceptionally early radiocarbon dates that move the postglacial evidence of human presence in eastern Sahel back to the twelfth millennium cal BP.
Fachmetodik COL - Zentrum für Erneuerung des gemeinsamen Kulturerbes, 2022
Die Erneuerung des kulturellen Erbes ist ein komplexes und vielschichtiges Thema, das Wissen aus ... more Die Erneuerung des kulturellen Erbes ist ein komplexes und vielschichtiges Thema, das Wissen aus vielen Disziplinen und die Fähigkeit erfordert, die oft sehr subtilen Unterschiede mit dem Kontext in bestimmten Situationen wahrzunehmen. Während der Konferenzen und Workshops des COL-Projekts haben wir nach und nach die Bedeutung und den Wert des kulturellen Erbes für die Gesellschaft sowie wirtschaftliche Fragen im Zusammenhang mit der Finanzierung und dem Betrieb von Kulturerbestätten und dem Tourismus, den Forschungs-, Dokumentations- und Planungsprozessen für die Restaurierung des kulturellen Erbes und das Thema traditionelles Bauhandwerk und historische Baumaterialien diskutiert. Die Bedeutung des kulturellen Erbes für das heutige Leben, für das öffentliche Bewusstsein, die Bildung und die Mitgestaltung der kulturellen und historischen Identität von Siedlungen, Landschaften, Gemeinschaften und Nationen wurde nicht übersehen.
Diese Publikation ist eine Zusammenfassung des Fachwissens und der Beiträge der einzelnen Dozenten, die insgesamt 18 thematische Workshops im Rahmen des Projekt COL – Zentrum für Erneuerung des gemeinsamen Kulturerbes durchgeführt haben, das vom europäischen Interreg AT-CZ Programm unterstützt wird.
This study focuses on a series of stove ceramics discovered during rescue research in the Kost ca... more This study focuses on a series of stove ceramics discovered during rescue research in the Kost castle (Bohemia). The collection consists of the fragments of bulbous tiles with extended necks which are characterized by the application of green glazing and by specific ceramic matter. Based on the context and the dating of the other finds, the tile fragments were dated to the first half of the 14th century and come from the earliest phase of the castle. The classification of the finds is consistent with analogical tile shapes from German-speaking regions. The series evidences the use of an atypical shape of pot tiles in the Czech lands and it also demonstrates the presence of a stove in the context of a noble residence in the first half of the 14th century.
Man-powered mining ventilation fan from 1521 AD Kutná Hora, 2020
During the year 2016, there were discovered the relicts of man-powered ventilation machine on Gre... more During the year 2016, there were discovered the relicts of man-powered ventilation machine on Grejfské vein complex in Kutná Hora (Kuttenberg) in Bohemia. The situation was under the naturally drained level of adit water and was therefore exceptionally well preserved. The machine consists mainly of wooden planks (side plates and side struts) and shingles, which were used above all for circumference wooden drum and centrifugal radial blades connected with the axis by 2+1 wooden squared logs. The air-intake opening was made as a large coaxial inlet on the front side of the wooden drum. The interpretation of the machine is supported by clay sealing tracks and postholes for wooden parts of the ventilation curtain leading the fresh air from the adit down to the lower part of the mine. The dendrochronological dating of the machine has provided two dates 1521/1522 and several other dates from the first to the second decade of 16th century. This kind of machine is also depicted on the well-known illustration from Kutná Hora hymn-book from 1490. The mine Bylanka IV where the machine was situated with ca 500 metres of adits and several shafts is a good example of mediaeval and early modern mining with a lot of tracks of used techniques and ways of digging adits.
Rapid technological development in recent years means that virtual
reconstructions have evolved f... more Rapid technological development in recent years means that virtual reconstructions have evolved from an illustrative complement of archaeological presentation to becoming a standard part of the interpretative process of archaeological data. VirtualArch has been engaged to develop the use of virtual reconstructions as an innovative visualisation tool. Ten partners from eight countries have come together in an EU-funded project (Interreg Central Europe), running from 2017 to 2020. The partnership is comprised of regional and national archaeological institutes and heritage offi ces, two universities/research institutions and also two local communities. Eight pilot sites have been selected across Central Europe. They form three main types; urban areas, mines and underwater sites. All have one thing in common; none are publicly accessible or visible. The aim of the project has been to make all of these sites accessible and comprehensible through the use of virtual and augmented reality.
Záchranný archeologický výzkum v obci Tuřany (k. ú. Byseň, okres Kladno) zachytil čtyři sídlištní... more Záchranný archeologický výzkum v obci Tuřany (k. ú. Byseň, okres Kladno) zachytil čtyři sídlištní objekty ze starší doby železné (bylanské kultury (Ha C2 – Ha D1) a byla zdokumentována polozemnice, přilehlá sídlištní jáma, zásobnice a otopné zařízení. Vzhledem k tomu, že jen z výplně polozemnice byl získán soubor více než 66 kg keramických zlomků, byl tento a další materiál poskytnut pro zpracování v rámci závěrečné studentské práce. Vyhodnocení nálezů, které je stěžejní částí textu provedla Petra Volná ve své bakalářské práci " Sídliště bylanské kultury v Tuřanech " obhájené na Ústavu historických věd Fakulty filozofické na Univerzitě Pardubice.
The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presenta... more The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presentation frameworks and this paper will attempt to explore the subject of open-air museums from an unusual perspective, because one new option for making archaeological heritage accessible is by transforming it into virtual space. Attention will be paid first to the technological possibilities and the available procedures for creating a virtual open-air museum using 3D computer modelling, 3D scanning and 3D photogrammetry. Once the archaeological sites or their reconstructions have been digitised, there is a relatively wide range of possibilities for their further presentation. The most frequently used environment currently has been in the form of a variety of virtual museums that are accessible on the Internet, which, in essence however, keep their visitors stuck in front of a PC monitor. One of the perspectives that enables leaving the monitor and stepping directly out-of-doors into a virtual open-air museum is by means of applications for mobile phones. Terms such as " virtual " or " augmented reality " no longer represent a million light-years distant science fiction concept, but rather a new tool for public archaeology and for the preservation of the archaeological heritage. The paper presents the projects that have been implemented by the Archaeological Institute in Prague, which, by using mobile applications, built virtual open-air museum directly in the actual locations of archaeological excavations.
The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presenta... more The rapid development of information technology has enabled the creation of entirely new presentation frameworks and this paper will attempt to explore the subject of on-site presentation of archaeological sites. The most frequently used environment currently has been in the form of a variety of virtual museums that are accessible on the Internet, which, in essence however, keep their visitors stuck in front of a PC monitor. One of the perspectives that enables leaving the monitor and stepping directly out-of-doors into a virtual open-air museum is by means of applications for mobile phones. Terms such as “virtual” or “augmented reality” no longer represent a million light-years distant science fiction concept, but rather a new tool for public archaeology and for the preservation of the archaeological heritage. The paper presents the projects that have been implemented by the Archaeological Institute in Prague, which, by using mobile applications, built virtual open-air museum directly in the actual locations of archaeological excavations.
The paper discusses the Late Bronze Age in the site of Obříství, located in a strategic area defi... more The paper discusses the Late Bronze Age in the site of Obříství, located in a strategic area defined by the confluence of Bohemia's two major rivers – the Elbe and the Vltava. Based on the extensive rescue excavations which have been recently conducted; on the analysis of the Knovíz culture settlement development in the studied microregion; and on specific finds including fragments of raw amber, this site is considered as a probable major centre of trade and of long distance contacts during the Late Bronze Age.
The aim of the article is to demonstrate the possibility of presentation of prehistoric sites in ... more The aim of the article is to demonstrate the possibility of presentation of prehistoric sites in locations where there is neither any preserved construction, nor any relic of the original landscape. Such sites usually meet with indifference both from the public and from institutions involved in preservation of historical monuments. This problem, however, does not relate only to the limited capacity to imagine features of which there is no visual evidence in the landscape. The problem consists also in the vast structural difference between the world of prehistoric societies and today’s reality. Bylany near Kutná Hora (Czech Republic), where one of the most important excavations of a Neolithic settlement area in Europe was undertaken, represents a model example of such a situation, no doubt typical for most prehistoric and early historic sites. The possibility of creating virtual and augmented reality proved to be a potential tool to grasp the invisible and to describe the disappeared proved to be. This concept represents a potentially powerful tool for digital heritage management.
Vyhodnocení výsledků záchranného výzkumu při výstavbě kanalizace, která proťala komplex městského... more Vyhodnocení výsledků záchranného výzkumu při výstavbě kanalizace, která proťala komplex městského opevnění v místech Pražské brány.
Diplomová práce je věnována otázce odrazu sociálních poměrů společnosti slezskoplatěnické kultury... more Diplomová práce je věnována otázce odrazu sociálních poměrů společnosti slezskoplatěnické kultury především prostřednictvím výpovědí jejího pohřebního ritu
Bakalářská práce je zaměřena na sledování kontextu a forem využití starších artefaktů v pozdějšíc... more Bakalářská práce je zaměřena na sledování kontextu a forem využití starších artefaktů v pozdějších periodách.
Společnosti bez písma jsou součástí naší vlastní historie, ovšem tak vzdálené, že se přímá spojit... more Společnosti bez písma jsou součástí naší vlastní historie, ovšem tak vzdálené, že se přímá spojitost s námi samotnými vytrácí. Jak je poznávat a jak mentálně uchopit zdánlivou bezčasovost takové nezapsané minulosti? Čeho si u takových archaických lidských společenství všímat a jak je vztáhnout k současnosti? Odpovědi hledá kniha v unikátním kontextu, kde si ruce podávají historie, archeologie a etnologie. Lov žirafy na Kalahari, potopení Titaniku, sídla prvních zemědělců nebo bojiště u Little Big Hornu jsou scenérie, na jejichž pozadí se promítá dlouhý a fascinující příběh. Vypráví o nás a „těch druhých“.
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des kulturellen Erbes und das Thema traditionelles Bauhandwerk und historische Baumaterialien diskutiert. Die Bedeutung des kulturellen Erbes für das heutige Leben, für das öffentliche Bewusstsein, die Bildung und die Mitgestaltung der kulturellen und historischen Identität von Siedlungen, Landschaften, Gemeinschaften und Nationen wurde nicht übersehen.
Diese Publikation ist eine Zusammenfassung des Fachwissens und der Beiträge der einzelnen Dozenten, die insgesamt 18 thematische Workshops im Rahmen des Projekt COL – Zentrum für Erneuerung des gemeinsamen Kulturerbes durchgeführt haben, das vom europäischen Interreg AT-CZ Programm unterstützt wird.
reconstructions have evolved from an illustrative complement of archaeological presentation to becoming a standard part of the interpretative process of archaeological data. VirtualArch has been engaged to develop the use of virtual reconstructions as an innovative visualisation tool. Ten partners from eight countries have come together in an EU-funded project (Interreg Central Europe), running from 2017 to 2020. The partnership is comprised of regional and national archaeological institutes and heritage offi ces, two universities/research institutions and also two local communities. Eight pilot sites have been selected across Central Europe. They form three main types; urban areas, mines and underwater sites. All have one thing in common; none are publicly accessible or visible. The aim of the project has been to
make all of these sites accessible and comprehensible through the use of virtual and augmented reality.
there is neither any preserved construction, nor any relic of the original landscape. Such sites usually
meet with indifference both from the public and from institutions involved in preservation of historical
monuments. This problem, however, does not relate only to the limited capacity to imagine features of which
there is no visual evidence in the landscape. The problem consists also in the vast structural difference
between the world of prehistoric societies and today’s reality. Bylany near Kutná Hora (Czech Republic),
where one of the most important excavations of a Neolithic settlement area in Europe was undertaken, represents
a model example of such a situation, no doubt typical for most prehistoric and early historic sites.
The possibility of creating virtual and augmented reality proved to be a potential tool to grasp the invisible
and to describe the disappeared proved to be. This concept represents a potentially powerful tool for digital
heritage management.
Books by Jiri Unger
k současnosti?
Odpovědi hledá kniha v unikátním kontextu, kde si ruce podávají historie, archeologie a etnologie. Lov žirafy na Kalahari, potopení Titaniku, sídla prvních zemědělců nebo bojiště u Little Big Hornu jsou scenérie, na jejichž pozadí se promítá dlouhý a fascinující příběh. Vypráví o nás a „těch druhých“.
des kulturellen Erbes und das Thema traditionelles Bauhandwerk und historische Baumaterialien diskutiert. Die Bedeutung des kulturellen Erbes für das heutige Leben, für das öffentliche Bewusstsein, die Bildung und die Mitgestaltung der kulturellen und historischen Identität von Siedlungen, Landschaften, Gemeinschaften und Nationen wurde nicht übersehen.
Diese Publikation ist eine Zusammenfassung des Fachwissens und der Beiträge der einzelnen Dozenten, die insgesamt 18 thematische Workshops im Rahmen des Projekt COL – Zentrum für Erneuerung des gemeinsamen Kulturerbes durchgeführt haben, das vom europäischen Interreg AT-CZ Programm unterstützt wird.
reconstructions have evolved from an illustrative complement of archaeological presentation to becoming a standard part of the interpretative process of archaeological data. VirtualArch has been engaged to develop the use of virtual reconstructions as an innovative visualisation tool. Ten partners from eight countries have come together in an EU-funded project (Interreg Central Europe), running from 2017 to 2020. The partnership is comprised of regional and national archaeological institutes and heritage offi ces, two universities/research institutions and also two local communities. Eight pilot sites have been selected across Central Europe. They form three main types; urban areas, mines and underwater sites. All have one thing in common; none are publicly accessible or visible. The aim of the project has been to
make all of these sites accessible and comprehensible through the use of virtual and augmented reality.
there is neither any preserved construction, nor any relic of the original landscape. Such sites usually
meet with indifference both from the public and from institutions involved in preservation of historical
monuments. This problem, however, does not relate only to the limited capacity to imagine features of which
there is no visual evidence in the landscape. The problem consists also in the vast structural difference
between the world of prehistoric societies and today’s reality. Bylany near Kutná Hora (Czech Republic),
where one of the most important excavations of a Neolithic settlement area in Europe was undertaken, represents
a model example of such a situation, no doubt typical for most prehistoric and early historic sites.
The possibility of creating virtual and augmented reality proved to be a potential tool to grasp the invisible
and to describe the disappeared proved to be. This concept represents a potentially powerful tool for digital
heritage management.
k současnosti?
Odpovědi hledá kniha v unikátním kontextu, kde si ruce podávají historie, archeologie a etnologie. Lov žirafy na Kalahari, potopení Titaniku, sídla prvních zemědělců nebo bojiště u Little Big Hornu jsou scenérie, na jejichž pozadí se promítá dlouhý a fascinující příběh. Vypráví o nás a „těch druhých“.