Archaeology Project

Total Divisions Covered: 3 (Pune, Ratnagiri, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar)

Total Monuments Surveyed: 151+ monuments across the state, encompassing a diverse range of heritage structures including forts, temples, wadas, samadhis, caves, tombs, and prehistoric sites.

We provide end-to-end solutions for heritage documentation, combining cutting-edge technology with rigorous archaeological methodology. Our integrated survey approach ensures the highest level of accuracy and detail.

DGPS Survey: We utilize Differential GPS to establish highly accurate ground control points. This provides the essential geospatial framework, ensuring all collected data is precisely geo-referenced for reliable mapping and integration.

 
Aerial Drone Photogrammetry: Our drone-based surveys capture high-resolution imagery from multiple angles. This method is ideal for creating detailed 3D models and maps of monument exteriors and their broader topographical context.

 
Terrestrial LiDAR Survey: For capturing complex geometries, interiors, and areas under dense vegetation, we deploy terrestrial LiDAR scanners. This technology emits millions of laser pulses to generate a massive, precise "point cloud" of the structure, capturing every detail without being affected by light conditions.

 

We transform raw survey data into a comprehensive suite of actionable digital products for analysis, planning, and visualization.

Key Outputs We Generate:

Orthomosaic Maps: High-resolution, georeferenced aerial maps that provide a true-to-scale "bird's-eye view" of the site, perfect for detailed planning and measurement.

 
Digital Surface Models (DSM) & Digital Terrain Models (DTM): DSMs represent the earth's surface, including all structures and vegetation, while DTMs depict the bare ground topography. These are crucial for understanding drainage, landscape, and terrain.

Contour Maps: Detailed contour lines derived from the DTM/DEM, essential for architectural and civil engineering planning on the site.

3D Textured Models & Point Cloud Data: Highly accurate, photo-realistic 3D models and dense point clouds (from both LiDAR and Photogrammetry) that serve as the definitive digital replica of the monument for virtual analysis, restoration, and presentation.

 

Architectural Drawings: We produced detailed architectural drawings that form the backbone of structural understanding and conservation planning.

What We Deliver: Complete sets of Plans, Elevations, and Sections.

Level of Detail: Our drawings capture intricate architectural features, proportions, and layouts with utmost precision.

Technology Used: Drawings are generated from a fusion of LiDAR survey data and Photogrammetry techniques, ensuring dimensional accuracy and completeness.
Formats: Provided in both digital (DWG/CAD) and physical hard copies (A0, A2, A3 sizes) as required.
Condition Assessment: Drawings are often augmented with condition assessments, highlighting cracks, damage, and modern additions.

Archaeological Reports: Our reports serve as the ultimate reference for a monument's past, present, and future.

Comprehensive Coverage: Each report is a multi-chapter study covering:

Introduction: Regional context, geographical setting, and methodology.

Background: Archival studies, historical significance, and intangible heritage.

Art & Architecture: Detailed architectural description and iconography.

Structural Appraisal: Preservation status, conservation efforts, and factors of deterioration.

Vicinity & Amenities: Analysis of the surrounding area and visitor facilities.
Purpose: These reports are indispensable for conservation architects, archaeologists, and government bodies for informed heritage management.

Cadastral & Land-use Maps: We provide critical data for land management and legal protection of heritage sites.

Cadastral Maps: Accurately created based on official notifications to define precise monument boundaries.

Land-use Maps: Developed for all sites to illustrate the context of the monument within its urban or rural landscape

 

To make this wealth of data accessible and usable, we developed a custom, web-based dashboard.

Centralized Repository: All project data—including orthomosaics, DSM/DTM, 3D models, point clouds, reports, and drawings—is integrated into a single, secure platform.

Advanced Features:

View and overlay multiple 2D and 3D data layers.

Take accurate linear, area, and volume measurements directly from the models. 

Facilitate before/after monitoring of conservation work.

Access the entire digital archive online from anywhere with secure login credentials.