Digital Documentation of Dispersed Artifacts

The Postgraduate Studies and Research Committee at PUA’s Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, held an extensive scientific seminar to present and discuss the academic research delivered by Dr. Basant Shahin. This event activates the Faculty’s research plan for the 2025-2026 academic year, in the presence of a distinguished group of faculty members and teaching assistants.

During the panel sessions, Dr. Basant Shahin addressed the latest scientific methods in the digital documentation of artifacts discovered in the city of “Thonis-Heracleion,” recognized as one of the most significant sunken cities of ancient Egypt. The researcher presented advanced practical models demonstrating how to utilize 3D digital technologies to reconstruct, reassemble, and precisely link scattered artifact fragments, directly contributing to providing a comprehensive historical picture of the city’s civilization and heritage.

The seminar featured extensive academic exchange and discussions regarding the technical challenges associated with digital data preservation mechanisms and ensuring long-term historical accuracy. Furthermore, it emphasized the centrality of international cooperation and cross-border academic partnerships in safeguarding human heritage and preserving rare antiquities.