The Tresminas Roman Mining Complex in Vila Pouca de Aguiar continues to be the subject of new research and scientific valorization work through a partnership between German universities and the Municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar. The Hafencity University in Hamburg has been participating in the georeferencing, relocalization and validation of geographic information related to the archaeological sites and remains that make up the mining complex, contributing to deepen knowledge about one of the most relevant testimonies of Roman mining in the territory.
Between August 21 and September 4, 12 students from Hafencity University are involved in field work, accompanied, for the first time, by two Archaeology students from Frankfurt University. The team is led by researcher Regula Wahl-Clerici. The work, developed within the scope of the Geodesy and Geomatics course, uses non-invasive techniques, namely photogrammetry and laser scanning, which allow for rigorous surveys of the heritage without physically interfering with the archaeological structures.
The collaboration between the German universities and the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar exceeded the limits of Tresminas. During their stay in the municipality, the students also carried out the three-dimensional survey of the Church of Santa Eulália de Pensalvos, and also performed photogrammetric survey work on the Roman altars from Tresminas, currently on display at the Museu da Sociedade Martins Sarmento in Guimarães.
The data collected may serve as a basis for new studies and scientific publications, allowing the updating of scientific information on the ancient mining infrastructure and the water supply system associated with the Roman exploitation. The investment in these technologies allows the creation of detailed digital records of the heritage remains, simultaneously contributing to scientific research, conservation and the future valorization and dissemination of the historical and archaeological heritage of Vila Pouca de Aguiar.
