Research output per year
Research output per year
Infrastructure Details
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
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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
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3D Digital Replicas and New Archives
Dell'Unto, N., 2025, (Submitted) The Oxford Handbook of Digital Classical Studies. Oxford University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Greenland Norse walrus exploitation deep into the Arctic
Emily Ruiz Puerta, E., Jarrett, G., McCarthy, M. L., En Pan, S., Keighley, X., Aiken, M., Zampirolo, G., Loonen, M. J. J. E., Gotfredsen, A. B., Howse, L. R., Szpak, P., Pálsson, S., Rufolo, S., Malmquist, H. J., Desjardins, S., Olsen, M. T. & Jordan, P., 2024 Sept 27, In: Science Advances. 10, 39, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Managing Data from Maritime Archaeology Investigations: AIR at Gribshunden
Derudas, P. & Foley, B., 2024 Jan 31, In: Acta Archaeologica. 94, 1, p. 146–166 21 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing Archaeological Research: The Contribution of Spatial Technologies
Landeschi, G., 2024, Routledge Encyclopedia of Technology and the Humanities. Sin-wai, C., Kin-wah, M. & Sze Ming, L. (eds.). Routledge, p. 7-25Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Dynamic Collection Plus: A 3D web infrastructure designed to support higher education and research in archaeology
Ekengren, F., Dell'Unto, N., Callieri, M., Derudas, P., Campanaro, D. M., Naponiello, G., Ottosson Berggren, Å., Arvidsson, E. & Ringdahl, R., 2024Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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From top to deep: An integrated multidisciplinary approach for the study of a transformative landscape of Savatra ancient city
Kucukdemirci, M., Landeschi, G., Kaya, N., Makaroğlu, Ö. & Işık, İ., 2024, In: Near Surface Geophysics. 22, 6, p. 652-665Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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Co-Create
Dell'Unto, N. (PI), Derudas, P. (Researcher), Campanaro, D. M. (Researcher), Lorentz Hjorth, C. (Researcher), Nolan, B. J. (Researcher), Tornberg, A. (Researcher), Lindgren, S. (Research engineer), Lorentz, M. (Researcher) & Alce, G. (Researcher)
2025/05/01 → 2026/01/31
Project: Research
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CLUES: The Collection of Lund University Epigraphical Squeezes
Flemestad, P. (Researcher)
2022/12/01 → …
Project: Research
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Unveiling the city: Multi-resolution investigation on the Petrolo plateau of Blera
Olsson, H. (PI), Kucukdemirci, M. (CoPI) & Landeschi, G. (CoPI)
2022/01/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research
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Beyond ports: Movement and connectivity in the Roman Mediterranean
Moreno Escobar, M. (PI), Dell'Unto, N. (CoI), Gerding, H. (CoI), Feuser, S. (CoI) & Bernal-Casasola, D. (CoI)
2021/12/01 → 2025/12/31
Project: Research
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DIAD: Digital Integration Across Disciplines: Advancing Cultural Heritage Documentation DIAD
Burenhult, N. (PI), Dell'Unto, N. (PI), Kruspe, N. (Researcher), Nilsson, B. (Researcher), Derudas, P. (Researcher), Larsson, J. (Research engineer), Ottosson Berggren, Å. (Researcher), Svensson, A. (Researcher), Campanaro, D. M. (Researcher) & Obert, K. (Researcher)
2021/01/01 → 2026/08/31
Project: Research
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Dynamic Collections
Dell'Unto, N. (PI), Ekengren, F. (CoPI), Callieri, M. (Researcher), Ottosson Berggren, Å. (Researcher), Campanaro, D. M. (Researcher), Derudas, P. (Researcher) & Naponiello, G. (Research engineer)
2019/03/12 → 2026/12/31
Project: Other
Infrastructure
Activities
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A Mixed Methods Approach to Archaeological Practice
Dell'Unto, N. (Invited speaker)
2025 Apr 28Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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3D Visualization in Archaeology: Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of Digital Data
Dell'Unto, N. (Invited speaker)
2025 Feb 27Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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From AIR to (AI)R: the use of LLM for interpreting archaeological excavation data
Nurra, F. (Presenter) & Derudas, P. (Presenter)
2024 Dec 12Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Digital Impact on Archaeological Fieldwork: Advantages and Limitations
Dell'Unto, N. (Organiser), Katsianis, M. (Organiser), Nilsson, B. (Organiser), Handberg, S. (Organiser) & Zafeirladis, P. (Chair)
2024 Dec 4 → 2024 Dec 5Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of conference
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Dynamic Collections
Dell'Unto, N. (Presenter)
2024 Nov 13Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Panelsamtal: 3D-dokumentation och bevarande
Dell'Unto, N. (Member of panel)
2024 Oct 3Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Navigating the Future: Strategies for the Long-Term Preservation and Reuse of 3D Models in Heritage Documentation
Dell'Unto, N. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
2024 Sept 2Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Arbetande ledamot i Vetenskapssocieteten i Lund
Dell'Unto, N. (Recipient), 2020 Nov 27
Prize: Election to learned society
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Highly Cited Research in Journal of Cultural Heritage
Dell'Unto, N. (Recipient), 2017 Jan
Prize: Other distinction
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Lund University Pedagogical Prize
Dell'Unto, N. (Recipient), 2013 Mar 14
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)