Advanced 3D Documentation and Capacity Building for Post-Conflict Damage Assessment: The Case of the Taras Shevchenko Chernihiv Regional Academic Music and Drama Theatre, Ukraine

Abstract. This paper presents the methodologies and findings from of a technical mission undertaken to document and assess the Taras Shevchenko Chernihiv Regional Academic Music and Drama Theatre in Chernihiv, Ukraine — an emblematic cultural landmark within the Historic Centre of Chernihiv, which is included on Ukraine’s Tentative List and sustained significant damage in August 2023. Conducted through a UNESCO/ICOMOS partnership, the mission combined advanced architectural documentation techniques with capacity-building activities for local professionals and students. Emphasizing the use of terrestrial laser scanning, photogrammetry, and sophisticated geospatial analysis, this document details the methodological approach taken, the structure of the training programs implemented, the obstacles encountered during the mission, and the resulting deliverables. This study serves as a valuable reference for employing integrated strategies in post-disaster interventions for cultural heritage sites.