The Palace complex of Arslantepe. First results of a study and digital reconstruction: Audience Building and Temple B

The paper focusses on the architectural and stratigraphical analysis of two important areas of the Arslantepe Palace, a monumental public complex of the end of the 4th millennium BCE: the Audience Building and Temple B. Attention is drawn to the reconstruction of these imposing buildings, which is based on excavation data, including structural surveys updated with laser scanner measurements and a review of both horizontal and vertical stratifications to ensure a reliable reconstruction. Plans and sections illustrate elevations and roofing hypotheses, starting from the actual preserved remains. This paper presents a case study of reconstructive archaeology, carried out with an analytical approach and marked by a high degree of reliability due to the rigorous recovery and interpretation of meaningful archaeological data.