GigaPan Imagery and Archaeology at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace

<p>In this paper we describe the use of gigapixel imagery at the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, an archaeological site<br>on the island of Samothrace, Greece. The Sanctuary was the home of a secret cult that was a particular favorite<br>of Macedonian royalty during the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. Despite the lack of any current structures remaining<br>erect, the dozen buildings are remarkably well preserved and are spectacular examples of classical Greek<br>architecture. We are employing a number of sophisticated advanced visualization tools, including a 3-D<br>reconstruction of the site, computer-animated fly-throughs, and an interactive map. We have undertaken a<br>topographic survey and are integrating georeferenced GigaPans into a geographic information system (GIS). This<br>system will allow us to return to the site in future years, capturing the same scene, thus better informing the<br>upcoming site management plan and allowing us to observe change over time.</p>