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A Missed Monument: Digital Archaeology and AI-Assisted Reconstruction of the Unadorned Sarcophagus from Sidon’s Royal Necropolis

Cilt: 4 Sayı: 2 25 Aralık 2025
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A Missed Monument: Digital Archaeology and AI-Assisted Reconstruction of the Unadorned Sarcophagus from Sidon’s Royal Necropolis

Abstract

The Royal Necropolis of Sidon, excavated in the late 19th century under the direction of Osman Hamdi Bey and Yervant Voskan, is among the most significant archaeological discoveries in the eastern Mediterranean. The richly adorned Alexander, Lycian, and Sarcophagus of the Mourning Women have become defining examples of Phoenician funerary art, and their transportation to Istanbul played a central role in shaping the institutional development of Ottoman museology. However, within this celebrated ensemble lies a notable absence: a plain, undecorated sarcophagus uncovered in the same archaeological context but excluded from the selection transported to the capital. This study examines the sarcophagus not merely as a “secondary” object, but as a key example for understanding broader processes of archaeological selection, curatorial decision-making, and the shaping of institutional narratives. Drawing on archival documents, excavation reports, and contemporary scholarship, the research applies digital archaeology methods, including AI-assisted reconstruction, to generate a theoretical visualization of the object. Rather than serving solely as a technical substitute, this digital approach facilitates deeper reflection on the ethical and ideological dimensions of archaeological representation. In doing so, the study illustrates how digital heritage practices can reframe the visibility and interpretation of modest artifacts, contributing to more inclusive, critical, and balanced representations within the wider field of cultural heritage discourse.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Araştırma, Bilim ve Teknoloji Politikası

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

25 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

17 Ağustos 2025

Kabul Tarihi

19 Eylül 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Yaşar, A. Ö. (2025). A Missed Monument: Digital Archaeology and AI-Assisted Reconstruction of the Unadorned Sarcophagus from Sidon’s Royal Necropolis. Uluslararası Güncel Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 4(2), 1-9. https://izlik.org/JA34GH42RP

ISSN: 2980-1540
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