USING DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY IN CULTURAL HERITAGE CASE STUDY: THE GREAT WALL OF GORGAN IN IRAN

Abstract. An assessment of the influence of using digital terrestrial photogrammetry for surveying and documentation of cultural objects is presented in this paper. The approaches including digital image enhancement, digital rectification and restitution, feature extraction for the creation of a three-dimension geographical information system model from the photogrammetric record and the computer visualisation of cultural monuments. Manual three-dimension processing of terrestrial images using analogue photogrammetric procedures is slow, can register little information and has limited application and cannot be re-examined if the information desired is not directly presented. In addition, it is a very time-consuming task and requires the skill of qualified personnel. It seems there is a need for an environment-based information system with the ability to display precise and measurable imagery for use of the architectural and archaeological information system by integrating digital photogrammetry and AutoCAD facilities as applicable to support the reconstruction of many cultural heritage places. Architectural structuring and guidelines can be used to develop invaluable historical monuments in Iran such as the Great Wall of Gorgan. While the research is in completion, the output of the Great Wall of Gorgan can be documented and recorded in the world.