Digital Tools For Modeling and Reproducing Historical Wooden Columns

Digital technologies offer great potential for documenting cultural heritage. Recently, lidar, photogrammetry, and 3D scanning devices have become widespread for this purpose. Anatolia, especially known for the rich wooden heritage in Seljuk period hypostyle mosques, hosts numerous wooden artifacts. This study focuses on the rare wood carvings on the columns of Sivrihisar Grand Mosque in Eskişehir. The primary aim is to create digital copies of these carvings and integrate them into the production process for using CNC methods. The study involves modeling with photogrammetry technique, testing different software in model arrangements, testing models with 3D printer and simulation phases. It involves digital photogrammetry, a widely accessible and affordable technique, and compares Geomagic Wrap with Blender for model editing. This study is an initial step in documenting and preserving wooden motifs digitally for future generations.