Although the basics of 3D technologies developed rather early on, only today are we seeing a steep increase in the application of 3D technologies in archae- ological practice. This volume aims to give a broad overview of possible applica- tions in the field, but also to open a discussion about the challenges and problematic aspects of this method so far. Only if there is an awareness of the implications and challenges of implementing this new technology in the everyday practice of field and research archaeology can archaeology take full advantage of its possibilities.
