In 2022, GREAL created and published a 3D model of the Roman amphitheatre of Trebula Mutuesca, located in the territory of today’s Monteleone Sabino, in the province of Rieti (Italy).
The survey was conducted through aerial drone photogrammetry, using a series of flights carried out at different times with various UAV platforms. The strength of this strategy lies in the coordinated use of images captured over time for different purposes, allowing for complete coverage of the site and a detailed reconstruction, even of the most inaccessible parts of the structure.
The data was processed using Agisoft Metashape, which enabled the generation of a high-resolution, georeferenced 3D model, useful both for scientific documentation and for the dissemination and enhancement of archaeological heritage.
The amphitheater, built between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD, is one of the most significant elements of the urban landscape of ancient Trebula Mutuesca, an important Sabine center. The digital model provides new opportunities for studying and experiencing the monument, contributing to its virtual preservation and public sharing.
A curious detail: the model shows the state of the amphitheater before the excavation and refunctionalization work on the southwestern sector of the ancient structure. This makes it possible to observe the monument in its pre-intervention condition.
Trebula Mutuesca Amphitheatre by GREAL-UER on Sketchfab
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