Digital Archaeology Laboratory DARK Lab

Nicolo Dell'unto (Manager)

Infrastructure

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Sweden

Acronym

DARK Lab

Description

The Lund University Digital Archaeology Laboratory is a research infrastructure focused on the development of projects aimed at surveying and analyzing archaeological sites using 3D combined technologies. Our focus is to develop new digital acquisition and visualization strategies to increase the perception of the data retrieved in the process of archaeological investigation. DARKLab is currently supporting projects ranging from landscape to artefact analysis through the implementation of 3D Geographic Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence.

Equipment and resources

Currently, the lab is equipped with digital cameras, UAVs (drones), Laser scanning, immersive systems ( Oculus Rift, GO and QUEST ), workstations, field computers, software for 3D image computing, photogrammetry and remote sensing technology.

Digital and physical collections

DarkLab host several 3D archives. Among the different collections currently available: the Kämpinge archaeological site project, Gribshunden, Forum Romanum, the archaeological reference collection of the Historical Museum LU and the Västra Vång excavation project.

Services provided

3D acquisition, GIS analysis, 3D analysis, 3D Visualization, Virtual Reality, Advanced classification methods, Archaeological Computing

Management of the infrastructure

Institute of Archaeology and Ancient History, Lund University

Subject classification (UKÄ)

Archaeology

Free keywords

3D GIS
Digital Archaeology
3D Visualization
3D Models
Scientific visualization
3D photogrammetry
3D
archaeology
arkeologi
drones
UAV
remote sensing
classical archaeology
historical osteology
pompeii

Infrastructure category

Faculty Core Facility

Contact information

Name	Nicolo Dell'Unto
Links	Website

Hierarchy

4. Faculty Core Facilities

Digital Archaeology Laboratory DARK Lab

The Swedish National Infrastructure for Digital Archaeology (SweDigArch)

The Dynamic Collections: a 3D Web Platform of Archaeological Artefacts designed for Data Reuse and Deep Interaction
Callieri, M., Berggren, Å., Dell'Unto, N., Derudas, P., Dininno, D., Ekengren, F. & Naponiello, G., 2026 Apr 30, Advances in Digital Archaeology: Proceedings of the 2023 Conference Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology – 50 Years of Synergy. Verhagen, J. W. H. P., Waagen, J., Brandsen, A., Queffelec, A., Visser, R. M. & Taelman, D. (eds.). Sidestone Press, p. 87-96 12 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review

Open Access
Observing Reuse of 3D data in archaeological excavations
Derudas, P., Dell'Unto, N., Berggren, Å., Campanaro, D. M., Svensson, A., Fauvelle, M., Larsson, J. & Dininno, D., 2026 Feb, In: Internet Archaeology. 71, 29 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
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Challenging the paradigms of site documentation: high-definition or multi-resolution approaches?
Landeschi, G., 2026, (Accepted/In press) Archeologia e Calcolatori: New Frontiers in Digital Field Archaeology. Reshaping Practices through Digital Strategies. Cavallazzi, M., Johnson, T. & Putzolu, C. (eds.). All'Insegna del Giglio
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
Sensory Archaeology in the Digital Age: Exploring Ancient Spaces through Computational Methods
Landeschi, G., 2026, (Accepted/In press) The Oxford Handbook of Digital Archaeology. Bobou, O., Raja, R. & Barker, E. (eds.). Oxford University Press
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
Late Medieval Shipboard Artillery on a Northern European Carvel: Gribshunden (1495)
Foley, B., Smith, K. D. & Hansson, M., 2025 Jul 31, In: International Journal of Nautical Archaeology. 27 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
From the Masthead to the Map: An Experimental and Digital Approach to Viking Age Seafaring Itineraries
Jarrett, G., 2025 May 8, In: Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory. 32, 3, p. 1-44 44 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Disability and Care in Late Medieval Lund, Sweden: An Analysis of Trauma and Intersecting Identities, Aided by Photogrammetric Digitization and Visualization
Nolan, B., Tornberg Fritz, S., Derudas, P., Dininno, D. & Tornberg, A., 2025 Apr 10, In: Open Archaeology. 11, 1, 18 p., 20250043.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

4 Not started
17 Active
31 Finished

Combining image-based 3D modelling and GIS for documenting the ancient cityscape of Blera
Landeschi, G. (PI)
2026/01/01 → 2026/09/30
Project: Research
San Salvatore Hypogeum
Dell'Unto, N. (PI), Derudas, P. (Researcher), Campanaro, D. M. (Researcher) & Camedda, N. (Researcher)
2025/10/06 → …
Project: Research
RE-OSTRAKON: 3D Scanning and metadata registration of archaeological artifacts at Lund University Library and Lund University Historical Museum
Campanaro, D. M. (PI), Dell'Unto, N. (PI), Flemestad, P. (Researcher) & Kärfve, F. (Researcher)
2025/05/01 → …
Project: Research
ESPA: Study Group: Exploring Space and Perception in Antiquity
Campanaro, D. M. (PI), Brännstedt, L. (Researcher), Niehorster, D. C. (Researcher) & Larsson, C. (Research engineer)
2024/11/29 → …
Project: Network
Digital documentation of the Mithraeum of Marino
Campanaro, D. M. (PI), Pañeda Murcia, B. (Researcher), Ferdani, D. (Researcher) & Ronchi, D. (Researcher)
2024/11/01 → …
Project: Research
CLUES: The Collection of Lund University Epigraphical Squeezes
Flemestad, P. (Researcher)
2022/12/01 → …
Project: Research
Unveiling the city: Multi-resolution investigation on the Petrolo plateau of Blera
Olsson, H. (PI), Kucukdemirci, M. (CoPI), Landeschi, G. (CoPI) & Piro, S. (Research engineer)
2022/01/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research

The Swedish National Infrastructure for Digital Archaeology (SweDigArch)
Dell'Unto, N. (Contact)
Archaeology
Infrastructure

The life of fragments: ostraca and squeezes in the Dynamic Collections
Campanaro, D. M. (Speaker), Flemestad, P. (Speaker) & Kärfve, F. (Speaker)
2026 Feb 4
Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
External Examiner of a PhD thesis
Landeschi, G. (Role not specified)
2026
Activity: Examination and supervision › External Reviewer of PhD thesis
National Subject Conference in Archaeology 2025
Jordan, P. (Organiser), Ottosson Berggren, Å. (Organiser), Ahlström, T. (Organiser), Ekengren, F. (Organiser), Monié Nordin, J. (Organiser) & Dell'Unto, N. (Organiser)
2025 Nov 27 → 2025 Nov 28
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of conference
Archaeological Interactive Report. Introduction
Derudas, P. (Presenter)
2025 Nov 26
Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
Archaeology Networking Meeting Lund University and University of Copenhagen
Ekengren, F. (Participant)
2025 Nov 25 → 2025 Nov 26
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop/ seminar/ course
(re)connecting past communities and their landscapes through spatial analysis and quantitative methods
Moreno Escobar, M. D. C. (Invited speaker)
2025 Nov 25
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Using AIR to handle and share archaeological investigations
Derudas, P. (Lecturer)
2025 Nov 24
Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation

Research project funding
Landeschi, G. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Research project funding
Landeschi, G. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Reserach project funding
Landeschi, G. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Niels Karleby Stiftelse
Derudas, P. (Recipient), 2024 Jun 18
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Research Initiation grant
Landeschi, G. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Research project funding
Landeschi, G. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Travel grant
Landeschi, G. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Digital Archaeology Laboratory DARK Lab

Infrastructure Details

Acronym

Description

Equipment and resources

Digital and physical collections

Services provided

Management of the infrastructure

Subject classification (UKÄ)

Free keywords

Infrastructure category

Contact information

Hierarchy

Research output

Projects

Infrastructure

Activities

Prizes