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July 7, 2025
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Hyperspectral Image Assessment of Archaeo-Paleoanthropological Stratigraphic Deposits from Atapuerca (Burgos, Spain)

Publicated to: HERITAGE (BASEL). 8 (6): 233- - 2025-06-18 8(6), DOI: 10.3390/heritage8060233

Authors:

García-Fernández, B; Benito-Calvo, A; Martínez-Fernández, A; Campaña, I; Ollé, A; Saladié, P; Martinón-Torres, M; Mosquera, M
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Affiliations

Ctr Nacl Invest Evoluc Humana CENIEH, Paseo Sierra Atapuerca 3, Burgos 09002, Spain - Author
Inst Catala Paleoecol Humana & Evolucio Social IPH, Zona Educ 4,Campus Sescelades URV Edif W3, Tarragona 43007, Spain - Author
Univ Malaga, Fac Ciencias, Dept Ecol & Geol, Campo Teatinos S-N, Malaga 29071, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Escuela Tecn Super Ingn Montes Forestal & Medio Na, Dept Ingn & Gest Forestal & Ambiental, Ciudad Univ, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Univ Rovira i Virgili, Dept Hist & Hist Art, Avinguda Catalunya 35, Tarragona 43002, Spain - Author
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Abstract

This paper proposes an experimental procedure based on hyperspectral imaging (HSI) combined with statistical classification for assessing archaeo-paleoanthropological stratigraphic deposits at the Gran Dolina site (TD10 unit), located in the Sierra de Atapuerca (Burgos, Spain). Representative spectral reflectance signatures were determined and analyzed using HSI measurements and statistical classification methods in natural light conditions across various capture distances. This study aims to characterize and quantify cave sediments by defining spectral models for feature classification and spectral similarity analysis, evaluating the strengths and limitations of spectral captures at this specific site. HSI technology enhances the analysis and identification of materials at an internationally recognized reference site for human evolution studies. Hyperspectral imaging assessment of archaeo-paleoanthropological stratigraphic deposits emerges as an innovative digital tool, revolutionizing the sustainable management of cultural heritage and environmental sciences by enabling advanced material identification and stratigraphic analysis.
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Keywords

CalibrationCaveCultural heritageEndmember extractionEvolutionHyperspectral imagingLandscapePaleolithic sitPaleolithic sitePleistoceneSierraSitesSpectral angle mapperStatistical classificationStratigraphySystemVariability

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal HERITAGE (BASEL) due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Conservation. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-25:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 5.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 5.

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/89843/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 142
  • Downloads: 72
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (GARCIA FERNANDEZ, BERTA) .

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been GARCIA FERNANDEZ, BERTA.

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Project objectives

La aportación persigue los siguientes objetivos: analizar firmas espectrales representativas mediante imágenes hiperespectrales (HSI) y métodos estadísticos en condiciones de luz natural y diversas distancias de captura; caracterizar y cuantificar sedimentos de cueva mediante la definición de modelos espectrales para la clasificación de características y análisis de similitud espectral; evaluar las fortalezas y limitaciones de las capturas espectrales en el sitio Gran Dolina (unidad TD10) de Atapuerca; y aplicar la tecnología HSI para mejorar la identificación de materiales en un sitio de referencia internacional en estudios de evolución humana, contribuyendo así a la gestión sostenible del patrimonio cultural y las ciencias ambientales.
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Most relevant results

El estudio presenta una evaluación innovadora de los depósitos estratigráficos arqueo-paleoantropológicos en el yacimiento Gran Dolina (unidad TD10) mediante imágenes hiperespectrales (HSI) y clasificación estadística. Se determinaron firmas espectrales representativas y se analizaron bajo condiciones de luz natural y distintas distancias de captura. Se definieron modelos espectrales para la clasificación de características y análisis de similitud espectral. Se evaluaron las fortalezas y limitaciones de las capturas espectrales en el sitio específico. La tecnología HSI mejora la identificación y análisis de materiales en un sitio de referencia internacional para estudios de evolución humana.
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