Pergamon As It Once Was: A Virtual Journey into Ancient City and an Immersive Experience with AI Integration

A groundbreaking virtual reconstruction of ancient Pergamon leverages AI, VR, and photorealistic 3D modeling to revive the city's Hellenistic and Roman-era landscape with unprecedented historical accuracy. Using architectural plans from AutoCAD®, detailed 3D models of landmarks like the Temple of Athena and Altar of Zeus were crafted in 3ds Max® and Blender® before being deployed in Unreal Engine® with realistic terrain, lighting, and textures. AI-driven avatars, created with Character Creator® and animated via iClone®, serve as narrative guides, delivering context-sensitive interpretive content during immersive user experiences. This integration of archaeological data, digital media, and conversational AI (via Convai®) transforms cultural heritage interpretation, offering both educational and experiential value. The study demonstrates how emerging technologies can reconstruct not only architectural forms but also the social dynamics of ancient urbanism.

Denker, A., Mengilli, M., & Gökdere, K. (2025). Pergamon As It Once Was: A Virtual Journey into Ancient City and an Immersive Experience with AI Integration. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-9-2025, 391–398. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-m-9-2025-391-2025