Methodology and Meaning of the 3D Modelling of the Lost Baalshamin Temple in Palmyra

A groundbreaking 3D reconstruction of Palmyra's destroyed Baalshamin Temple, lost to ISIL in 2015, has been achieved through the 'Collart-Palmyre Project' at the University of Lausanne (UNIL). This digital initiative leverages Paul Collart's 1950s excavation archives, now accessible via an open-access online database. The project integrates 3D models with archival metadata using PoTree, enabling geolocation and diachronic visualization of the temple's evolution from the 2nd century BC to the 9th century AD. Beyond reconstruction, this work addresses ethical concerns around digital heritage migration, advocating for responsible stewardship under the London Charter and Sevilla principles. The project also engages with Syrian refugees, aligning with the Faro Convention's spirit by providing displaced communities access to their cultural memories.

Michel, P. M. (2023). METHODOLOGY AND MEANING OF THE 3D MODELLING OF THE LOST BAALSHAMIN TEMPLE IN PALMYRA. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, XLVIII-M-2-2023, 1067–1072. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xlviii-m-2-2023-1067-2023