Explicit theoretic pipeline: GIS analysis and data integration for archaeological landscape reconstruction

Reconstructing ancient landscapes is an interpretative and open process. It is often required by users' expectations, but archaeological research can also benefit from an interactive, three-dimensional and multidisciplinary approach, if used to analyse, interpret and reconstruct past landscapes. Reliable results can be achieved if a scientific method is applied and an explicit theoretic pipeline is followed. The development and the use of interactive, updatable 3D tools are therefore appropriate, while on-line cooperative environments - based upon spatial references - might offer adequate space for research on interpretation and reconstruction. Internet publication seems appropriate for their specific results, especially if transparency problems are taken into account