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Virtual tour of the Shatby Necropolis in 3D
A 360° virtual tour of the Shatby necropolis 3D representation allows the user to digitally visit the archaeological site online. Interactive spots guide the users in a virtual path within the 3D representation of the hellenistic necropolis of Shatby. The user, through informative spots, has the possibility to learn about the interdisciplinary and holistic study applied to the monument, its state of conservation and preservation as well as the activities aimed at its valorisation.
3D Model of San Giovanni Baptistery's Dome (Florence)
This is the 3D model of the dome of San Giovanni baptistery in Florence. The Baptistery is crowned by a magnificent mosaic ceiling. The earliest mosaics date from 1225. It was probably not completed until the fourteenth century. The mosaics are done in a Byzantine style, with iconic figures and a gold background. This mosaic cycle depicts the Last Judgement with a gigantic, majestic Christ and the Angels of Judgement at each side, the rewards of the saved leaving their tomb in joy (at Christ’s right hand), and the punishments of the damned (at Christ’s left hand). This last part is particularly famous: evil doers are burnt by fire, roasted on spits, crushed with stones, bit by snakes, chewed by hideous beasts. The other scenes on the ceiling depict different stories: (starting at the top) Choirs of Dominations, Powers, Archangels, Angels, Principalities, Virtues and Thrones; stories from the Book of Genesis; stories of Joseph; stories of Mary and the Christ and finally in the lower tier stories of Saint John the Baptist.
3D Model of the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis
3D acquisition of various areas of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis made by the Cyprus Institute
Panoramic view of the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis
A 360° virtual tour of the monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis allows the user to digitally visit the church online. Through interactive spots, it is possible to obtain information about the interdisciplinary and holistic study applied to the monument.
4CH Pilot Case: Ayios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery (video)
The video shows one of the 4CH Pilot Cases, the UNESCO site of Ayios Ioannis Lampadistis Monastery on the Troodos Mountains, Cyprus. The work carried out by the Cyprus Institute represents an example of best practices offered by the future 4CH Competence Centre for the conservation, preservation and valorisation of Cultural Heritage. The Cyprus Institute (APAC Labs) organised a day-long programme at the monastic complex for the occasion of the International Day of Monuments and Sites. This highly visual video shows the interdisciplinary work involved and highlights the importance of documenting Heritage for conservation, preservation and valorisation purposes. Such methods include 3D documentation, analysis of the wall paintings and dendrochronological research. Moreover, the engagement of the community and the local stakeholders for this heritage site are an important factor for its future sustainability.