In this article, we present a unique case study in Indianapolis, Indiana, where cultural resource management (CRM) archaeologists, alongside various university archaeologists, tested the use of SfM photogrammetry to effectively replace traditional archaeological methods of mapping and documentation during the excavation of over 500 historic burials. This project was designed with the intention of using SfM photogrammetry for 3D mapping and documentation from its inception, implementing formal procedures and protocols for data collection creating a standard workflow. To our knowledge, this is the first integrated use of SfM at this scale on an archaeological project in Indiana. By the close of fieldwork, over 300 burials had been digitally recorded, and measurable 3D models were generated. We found that the standard photogrammetry workflow implemented for single context excavation was largely successful. First, we outline the data collection process for 3D mapping of single-context excavations at Bethel Cemetery. This is followed by a description of the problems encountered during data collection and the ways the photogrammetry team adapted to variability in field environments for photocapture. Finally, we recommend the adoption of these methods by practitioners/academics as standard practice in the archaeological excavation of human remains.

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历史墓葬挖掘的 SfM 摄影测量现场方法：以伯特利公墓为例

在本文中，我们介绍了印第安纳州印第安纳波利斯的一个独特案例研究，其中文化资源管理 (CRM) 考古学家与多位大学考古学家一起测试了 SfM 摄影测量的使用，以在挖掘超过500座历史墓葬。该项目的设计目的是从一开始就使用 SfM 摄影测量法进行 3D 制图和记录，实施用于数据收集的正式程序和协议，创建标准工作流程。据我们所知，这是印第安纳州考古项目首次以这种规模综合使用 SfM。在实地调查结束时，已对 300 多座墓葬进行了数字记录，并生成了可测量的 3D 模型。我们发现为单一上下文挖掘实施的标准摄影测量工作流程在很大程度上是成功的。首先，我们概述了伯特利公墓单上下文挖掘的 3D 映射的数据收集过程。随后描述了数据收集过程中遇到的问题以及摄影测量团队适应现场环境变化以进行摄影的方式。最后，我们建议从业者/学者采用这些方法作为人类遗骸考古挖掘的标准做法。随后描述了数据收集过程中遇到的问题以及摄影测量团队适应现场环境变化以进行摄影的方式。最后，我们建议从业者/学者采用这些方法作为人类遗骸考古挖掘的标准做法。接下来是对数据收集过程中遇到的问题的描述，以及摄影测量团队适应现场环境变化以进行摄影的方式。最后，我们建议从业者/学者采用这些方法作为人类遗骸考古挖掘的标准做法。