Eidetic and measurability of antiquities with digital tools

The methodological rigor in studying antiquities, often hindered by a lack of sufficient documentary sources, raises important questions about artifacts history. This drives researchers to explore new perspectives to validate or challenge initial assumptions and conclusions. To this end, the comparative method, especially when supported by models and digital analysis, emerges as a crucial tool, utilizing both eidetic and physical frameworks to analyze and interpret artifacts. The eidetic framework, grounded in the researcher’s expertise, focuses on identifying macroscopic details such as location, geometry, color, construction techniques, and materials. The physical framework, supported by advanced technologies, such as Remote Sensing, provides precise metric ratios and geometric data, enabling deeper and more accurate insights. To test the digital comparative method, two mausoleums in Lazio were studied. These, with uncertain historical dating and original uses, exhibit significant visual and geometric similarities, offering a unique opportunity to refine this methodological approach.