Scientists from the «Archaika» research laboratory have unveiled a 3D model of the Odessa Archaeological Museum, employing numerous scans and thousands of images. The object was documented in its current state for future scientific investigations. This was detailed on their Facebook page.

During the study, specialists conducted 70 scans and captured approximately 1,500 photographs. A major challenge was capturing the roof, where restrictions on drone usage due to martial law complicated the process, and there were no tall buildings nearby.

The team decided to combine various methods. Some images were taken directly from the roof, while special markers were placed on the ground, which appeared in frames from different angles, allowing the pieces of images to be combined into a cohesive model. A total of 600 photographs were used for the roof.

In addition to external scanning, archaeologists also performed digital imaging inside the museum. The internal layout created will be utilized for the museum's needs. The project involved six individuals, one scanner, and two cameras.

The 3D model captures the current state of the structure, enabling ongoing monitoring of its technical condition, particularly in light of potential damage from military actions.