The Alcazar block in the spotlight | CNRS report
Discovered during archaeological excavations in Marseille, the Alcazar block is a unique curiosity. At first glance, little is visible on its surface. But when illuminated in a new light, it reveals a part of the Mediterranean's history from 2,600 years ago… A reinterpretation of history made possible by advances in RTI technology, which allows for the re-illumination of an object's surface using computer tools. The creation of a collaborative annotation tool will then facilitate exchanges between experts worldwide regarding the meaning of the drawings on the block.
🧑🔬 With the participation of:
Marc Bouiron (Inrap), researcher at the Cultures and Environments Laboratory. Prehistory, Antiquity, Middle Ages (CEPAM - CNRS / Université Côte d'Azur) and director of the Alcazar excavation in Marseille
Xavier Corré, Heritage Conservation Officer, in charge of collections at the Marseille History Museum
Eloi Gattet, Founder of the startup Mercurio
💻 To learn more:
The digital experience resulting from this project 👉 https://mhm.mercurioimaging.com/
Learn more about the startup Mercurio 👉 • Mercurio | Le CNRS à VivaTech
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Photos of archaeological excavations: Afan/Inrap excavation team
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