Photogrammetry. Practical application in Archaeology : Scientific and Public Perspectives

The article is the result of the 2024 qualification work by the author, a student of the Department of Archaeology and Museology at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. The theoretical part about photogrammetry, which is based on the study of foreign and domestic historiography on the subject, is briefly presented in the introduction and the section «About Photogrammetry». In the introduction, the author raises the issue of proper documentation: both traditional and new methods. The objectivity of archaeological drawing and photography is discussed, as well as the striking difference between 2D and 3D images in terms of the amount and quality of preserved information about the object. The section «About Photogrammetry» briefly outlines the history of photogrammetry and its increasing use in archaeological research. Photogrammetry is compared with laser scanning systems, and the advantages of combining these methods are examined. The sections «Practical Experience» and «Results» display the achievements of a workshop on artifact scanning using the photogrammetry method. With the support of the non-governmental organization «Scientific and Research Lab ‘Archaїc’,» a small catalogue of artifacts was created. The experience was step-by-step and thoroughly described in this article. The results section specifies the potential for using the obtained models for future scientific purposes – both for analysis and for preserving at least digital copies in emergencies. The use of 3D models by activists for promoting and protecting the heritage site is also demonstrated. The conclusions summarize the findings and bring out the main theme of the work – the importance of protecting the Kytaiv Archaeological Complex, its place and significance in the cultural life and archaeology of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine; the importance of developing archaeological documentation; and the importance of representing academic science to the public through dialogue, including the publication of materials such as 3D models. Key words: photogrammetry, 3D scanning, monument protection, Kytaiv Archaeological Complex, digitalization of archaeological sites.