Archaeology & The Arts

Archaeology & The Arts

In archeological research, various specimens such as paintings, mummies, antique objects or fabrics are regularly investigated. Those samples are often unique and require specialized treatment when being analyzed. WITec imaging systems enable comprehensive sample analysis that provides a thorough understanding of the physical and chemical properties of archaeological samples. Confocal Raman imaging for example is a flexible, non-invasive and non-destructive tool for the chemical and molecular characterization of archaeological specimens. The samples typically do not require specific sample preparation and remain unaltered for further investigations with other methods.


WITec Raman OpticalImage Archaeology

Raman Image of a Roman fresco overlayed on the optical image.

Application Examples

WITec Topographic Raman Archaeology

Topographic confocal Raman Image of a Roman fresco. Left: Sample topography analyzed by TrueSurface Microscopy; Right: Topographic confocal Raman image.

Imaging Systems for Archaeology & The Arts


  • Application Note TrueSurface Archaeology

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