Experimental connections among the fortified Masserie of the Montagna Materana: digital forms for knowledge, dissemination and regeneration
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Ali Yaser Jafari [1] ; Antonio Conte [1] ; Marianna Calia [1] ; Alessia Allkoci [1] ; Davide Lagrotta [1]
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[1] Università della Basilicata
Università della Basilicata
Potenza, Italia
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- Localización: FORTMED 2026. Defensive Architecture of the Mediterranean Vol XXIII / Michele Russo (ed. lit.), Marta Acierno (ed. lit.), 2026, ISBN 978-84-1396-412-6, págs. 139-146
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
The region of Basilicata hosts a network of small municipalities currently affected by severe depopulation. The National Strategy for Inner Areas (SNAI) has emphasized the weakening of historical ties between local communities and their environment, calling for new strategies to reinterpret abandoned landscapes. Rethinking these territories requires not only documenting and reconstructing their physical aspects but also restoring connections between memory, identity, and transformation through innovative digital tools. This research adopts an aesthetic perspective that views ‘marginality within marginality’, where landscapes become cultural palimpsests. Historic centers represent the ‘heart’ of the region, while the scattered masserie (fortified farmsteads) serve as ‘eyes’ of the landscape. These structures form a widespread system for interpreting the historical and architectural identity. The methodology relies on integrated rapid survey techniques, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) employed for data acquisition. This process contributes to the creation of precise 3D models and digital databases, enabling the masserie to be transformed into accessible digital assets. The final goal is to develop a georeferenced cultural itinerary using ArcGIS Pro and an immersive digital platform built with Unity and Agisoft Metashape and published on Sketchfab. Photographic archives and scan-to-BIM processes further enhance the digital representation. The project aims to establish a replicable framework for digital documentation and valorization of rural heritage, promoting cultural awareness, combating abandonment, and supporting the sustainable regeneration of fragile inner areas.
