“Computer Reconstroction: Temple Site at Phimai” by University of Calgary

Conference:

• SIGGRAPH 2001
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Track:

13

Title:

Computer Reconstroction: Temple Site at Phimai

Length:

3:22

Director(s):

• Richard M. Levy

Company / Institution / Agency:

• University of Calgary

Description:

Phimai, one of the most important Khmer monuments in Thailand, is a walled complex of reconstructed temples, libraries, and ancillary structures. Reconstruction of this United Nations World Heritage site highlights the potential of computer visualiza­tion as a tool in heritage resource management. Virtual worlds offer archaeologists, historians, and museum curators a non-evasive environment for testing reconstruction scenarios, and they allow the public to learn about important historic monuments without contributing to their deterioration.

Additional Contributors:

Animation and video: RICHARD M. LEVY