Interactive 360° media for the dissemination of endangered world heritage sites: the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria

An interactive online platform utilizing 360° media has been developed to document and disseminate information about the endangered UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palmyra, Syria. This innovative approach allows users to explore both archival and current data on damaged historical monuments, providing a reality-based digital environment akin to Google Street View. The platform facilitates public engagement, supports decision-making for policy planners, and serves as an educational tool, potentially influencing post-conflict restoration efforts. By revealing the layered histories of monuments before and after demolition, it offers a unique resource for research and preservation strategies, with applications extendable to other heritage sites in conflict zones.

Dieb, R., Alsalloum, A., & Webb, N. (2024). Interactive 360° media for the dissemination of endangered world heritage sites: the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. Built Heritage, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43238-024-00126-3