As part of the ENGINEER Horizon Europe Project activities, a technical visit was conducted to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, which serves as a central case study for the project. To support in-situ data acquisition and non-invasive investigation methods, equipment from the CONNECTING project infrastructure was utilized. Specifically, the CHC Navigation RS10 handheld SLAM laser scanner was employed to assist in the 3D documentation of the tombs, providing accurate spatial data of the underground structures.

In addition, a series of non-destructive tests (NDT) were carried out using civil engineering instruments, including an electronic moisture meter, a Schmidt Rock Hammer, and an ultrasonic pulse velocity tester. These tools enabled the assessment of material properties and structural integrity without causing any damage to the heritage fabric.

The deployment of this equipment, made possible through the CONNECTING project, played a critical role in enhancing the quality and precision of the fieldwork, and the resulting data will contribute to the ongoing analysis and outcomes of the ENGINEER project.