Article Dans Une Revue Electronics Année : 2025

Reconstructing Ancient Iron-Smelting Furnaces of Guéra (Chad) Through 3D Modeling and AI-Assisted Video Generation

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This article presents an innovative methodological approach for the documentation and enhancement of ancient ironworking heritage in the Guéra region of Chad. By combining ethno-historical and archaeological surveys, 3D modeling with Blender, and the generation of images and video sequences through artificial intelligence (AI), we propose an integrated production pipeline enabling the faithful reconstruction of three types of metallurgical furnaces. Our method relies on rigorously collected field data to generate multiple and plausible representations from fragmentary information. A standardized evaluation grid makes it possible to assess the archaeological fidelity, cultural authenticity, and visual quality of the reconstructions, thereby limiting biases inherent to generative models. The results offer strong potential for integration into immersive environments, opening up perspectives in education, digital museology, and the virtual preservation of traditional ironworking knowledge. This work demonstrates the relevance of multimodal approaches in reconciling scientific rigor with engaging visual storytelling.

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hal-05293024 , version 1 (01-10-2025)

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Jean-Baptiste Barreau, Djimet Guemona, Caroline Robion-Brunner. Reconstructing Ancient Iron-Smelting Furnaces of Guéra (Chad) Through 3D Modeling and AI-Assisted Video Generation. Electronics, 2025, ⟨10.3390/electronics14193923⟩. ⟨hal-05293024⟩
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