User Interface for rock art virtual tour
Principal Investigator:
- Holley Moyes (2023–2024)
Additional participating faculty member:
- Manuel Dueñas (2023–2024)
Graduate Fellow Team Members:
- Miriam Campos Martínez (2023–2024)
- Emilie Cobb (2023–2024)
- Scott Nicolay (2023)
- Graham Goodwin (2023)
- Angela Roberts (2024)
- Omowumi Omole (2024)
Undergraduate Team Member:
- Journey Oscar (2024) (funded by the Center for the Humanities)
Community Research Collaborator(s):
Primary Community Partner
- Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation (SSMN) (2023–2024)
Team Partners
- Dominique Rissolo, Research Scientist, Qualcomm Institute/University of California, San Diego (2023–2024)
- Christine Grimaldi, President of the California Rock Art Foundation (2023–2024)
Project Summary:
The objectives of the project were: digital preservation of rock art in Central California. Using advanced technologies like photogrammetry and LiDAR, the team created detailed 3D models and immersive virtual experiences to safeguard the cultural heritage of the CA-MRP-402 site. The project involved the active participation of SSMN, ensuring that indigenous knowledge was integrated into the preservation and interpretation of the site. In the end, it was determined that the project would not be intended for public viewing in order to respect the Tribe's wishes regarding site sensitivity. Detailed digital models and data were delivered to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, empowering them with tools for ongoing cultural preservation and education. The Tribe now has the ability to manage the preservation of the site independently, with a direct connection to the landowner for continued access.
Project Outcomes:
- 3D models of petroglyphs
- Recorded interviews with SSMN
- Interactive video game
Presentations:
- Cobb, Emilie, Manuel Dueñas-Garcia, Miriam Campos Martinez, Scott Nicolay. “Capturing Time: 3D Preservation of California Central Valley Rock Art for Future Generations.” 89th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, 2024.
- Dueñas-Garcia, Manuel, Holley Moyes, Dominique Rissolo, Christine Grimaldi Clarkson, Miriam Campos Martinez, Emilie Cobb, and Scott McAvoy. “Preserving Indigenous Heritage: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Advanced Recording Methods in 3D Preservation of California Central Valley Rock Art.” 58th Annual Meeting Conference of the Society of California Archaeology, 2024.
