The Radio-Past project aims to develop "open laboratories for research and experimentation, where all expertise convey, analysis, and technical activities are performed, experimental techniques and new data processing tested, and formation activities are held. The project has its base in the Roman archaeological site of Ammaia in Portugal. It is this deserted Roman town which is the focus of the non-destructive survey approaches undertaken in the project. The Radio-Past project is funded by the EU People – Marie Curie Action IAPP (Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways).

The Discovery Programme was asked to make a contribution to the first Radio-Past specialisation forum. Gary Devlin attended the forum where he gave a presentation about geomatics techniques for archaeology and cultural heritage and also performed a demonstration of the terrestrial laser scanner for the 20 participants of the Radio-Past course. Anthony Corns also contributed to the event by giving a lecture about digital photogrammetry for archaeological survey. This presentation was givenfrom Ireland using VOIP Skype technology.

Whilst there Gary also did a laser scan survey of some areas of the Roman site of Ammaia. The areas scanned included the Porta Sul, the temple podium and the togatus statue which was based within the site museum. The recording of the statue can be seen at 10 minutes 45 seconds by clicking the link below. It is envisaged that the data from the laser scans will be used to aid with the digital three dimensional reconstruction of the site.

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