Photogrammetric documentation of archaeological artefacts: The current state of the art and future prospects

Photogrammetry has been a part of the curriculum of archaeologists since the early days of photography. This method of obtaining reliable information from non-contact imaging for the purpose of recording, measuring, analyzing and representation of archaeological artefacts is, due to recent advances in imaging techniques and computer technology, going through a renaissance. The history of the method in general terms is discussed in this paper. The authors present new perspectives on current areas of research, including workflows, the use of different hardware and software, and “guerrilla photogrammetry”. Furthermore, the authors propose future directions for the development of the field, like using Smartphones, immersive images, truly virtual museums, and public engagement