Relive History: VR time travel at the world heritage site

A groundbreaking virtual reality (VR) experience allows users to time travel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya, offering an immersive exploration of Thailand's historical park. By integrating high-detail 3D scanning with VR technology, this project enables users to compare ancient and current architectural states side by side, providing unprecedented insights into past cultures. Users can interact with reconstructed ancient environments and complete missions to learn about the site’s cultural significance. The reconstruction is based on historical research, ensuring accuracy while enhancing educational and preservation efforts for heritage sites.

Vichitvejpaisal, P., Porwongsawang, N., & Ingpochai, P. (2019). Relive History: VR time travel at the world heritage site. Proceedings of the 17th ACM SIGGRAPH International Conference on Virtual-Reality Continuum and Its Applications in Industry, 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1145/3359997.3365733