A digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad, India, gives a new lease of life to this important cultural site – identifying areas for restoration and potentially providing future tourists with a novel VR experience, explains Rajesh Dhyani, executive director of R&D, Hexagon Geosystems.
From an article in PBC Today
In December 2022, an organisation responsible for the preservation of 3,693 ancient monuments and archaeological sites in India reported that 50 of these had gone missing.
As India flourishes into a global technology hub, ensuring that the country’s historical sites are not lost amid rapid modernisation is crucial.
Fortunately, advancements in geospatial technologies are providing a lifeline by creating digital twins of cultural heritage sites. These virtual replicas aid preservation by documenting intricate details, supporting research and education, enhancing tourism through virtual tours and enabling data-driven conservation decisions.
Case study: A digital twin of the Qutub Shahi Tombs
One example is the Qutub Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad, India.
These vast monuments are the final resting place of various kings of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, who ruled the region of Hyderabad, eastern India, from the early 1500s to the late 1600s.
The complex was on UNESCO’s “tentative list” to become a World Heritage Site in 2014. To help preserve the site, the local government has been vying for it to become fully recognised ever since. An extensive restoration project has been ongoing since 2013.
Hyderabad is also home to Hexagon’s largest global R&D facility.
So, a team of our engineers recently created a digital twin of the grandest monument on the site – the tomb of Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah.
Built in 1602, this houses the remains of the fifth sultan of the dynasty and founder of Hyderabad after the fall of the ancient city of Golconda.
For the complete article on preserving this cultural site CLICK HERE.
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