Digital reconstruction and visualization of archaeological sites are beneficial not only for public edification and admiration, but they can also significantly contribute to the site interpretation process. By going beyond basic modeling scenarios, one can apply 3D analyses for accurately testing visibility and lighting parameters, among other aspects. Based on the results of these tests, further insights can be extrapolated about the lived experience of culturally specific ancient peoples. The case of a Roman “villa” at Apollonia-Arsuf in Israel presents the opportunity to apply these informal techniques to a household shrine, or niche-style lararium , found within the building in order to ascertain sightline visibility based on the architectural plan and visual impact as a result of artificial illumination from ceramic lamps. This paper also considers how photorealistic visualizations aid in phenomenological areas of research through sensory archaeology and sense of place, which in turn encourages reflection on the political, social, and religious meanings of the built environment. When we combine the power and diverse applications of 3D visualization technology with decades of research about Roman architecture, culture, religion, and social norms, the result is a step closer to recreating archaeological remnants and, in turn, understanding the ancient experience.

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来自 Apollonia-Arsuf 的罗马 Lararium 的非正式 3D 渲染分析的理论框架

考古遗址的数字化重建和可视化不仅有利于公众的教育和欣赏，而且还可以对遗址解释过程做出重大贡献。通过超越基本的建模场景，人们可以应用 3D 分析来准确测试可见性和照明参数等。根据这些测试的结果，可以推断出有关特定文化的古代人民的生活经历的进一步见解。以色列 Apollonia-Arsuf 的罗马“别墅”案例提供了将这些非正式技术应用于建筑内的家庭神殿或壁龛式 lararium 的机会，以便根据建筑平面图和视觉确定视线可见度陶瓷灯的人工照明造成的影响。本文还考虑了逼真的可视化如何通过感官考古学和地方感帮助现象学领域的研究，这反过来又鼓励对建筑环境的政治、社会和宗教意义的反思。当我们将 3D 可视化技术的强大功能和多样化应用与数十年对罗马建筑、文化、宗教和社会规范的研究相结合时，我们离重建考古遗迹又近了一步，进而了解古代体验。