Archaeoarchitecture. Contribution of the discipline of architecture to the study of archaeological monuments

Abstract

Ancient architectural monuments stand witness to the needs of its builders and its eras.
The study of these buildings brings us closer to understanding the priorities of their cultural values and their technical and artistic achievements, which are valuable and
still relevant in modern architecture. Inter and multidisciplinary research work carried
out during these years has enriched the methodology for archaeoarchitectural
study, thanks to each researcher’s particular focus. In this contribution I describe my
methodology proposal for the study of Archaeoarchitecture and its contributions,
conceived as an architectural specialisation, related to the record, study and
dissemination of the cultural values of archaeological buildings. I discuss new
measuring data collection and analysis instruments, that allow for more accurate, fast
and efficient studies of design patterns, geographical and astronomical alignments
in extensive monumental complexes.