E'04: An Analysis of the ArchaeologicalPotential of Venetian Church Floors

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Summary
- Identified most archeologically-significant churches
- Examined church floor height to determine whether artifacts are contained within it (using laser levels)
- Created database of floor and artifact condition
- Mapped locations of artifacts within churches
- Images from Public Works were used for interior church plans, which were divided into quadrants and populated
- Extracted information from artifacts and enter in a database

- Created system for storing historical inscriptions from artifacts
- Built method for determining which churches have a high probability of containing artifacts beneath their floors
- Provided recommendations to Soprintendenza on which churches may be needed renovation next (and thus where to look for artifacts)

Team
Scott Blanchard: AE ‘06; Warwick, RI
Jeffrey Caputo: ME ‘06; whereabouts unknown
Matthew Regan: CE ‘06; Newtown, CT
Matthew Shaw: CS ‘06; whereabouts unknown

Sponsor
The Soprintendenza all’Archeologia is an Italian government organization dedicated to preservation and conservation of archeological objects.

UNESCO seeks to build human and institutional capacities in the basic and engineering sciences, foster collaborative research in the field of the environment, especially in ecological and water sciences, contribute to the protection of cultural heritage, and promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue.