Rome, A Place Full Of Mystery
Just a short time ago, (November 2008) the Rome Reborn project stole the lime light, which some of you will already have seen on Google Earth, the popular software used to view earth in 3D. For the few who do not know, this is the site for downloading it: earth.google.com
What is Rome Reborn? It’s an international project, whose aim is to recreate in 3D on Google’s platform, the ancient Rome, from the early settlements of the late Bronze Age (1000 BC) to the “de-population” of the first cities in the Middle Ages (550 AD ).
The project was developed by Advanced Technologies at the University of Virginia, in collaboration with some universities in France.
The reconstruction in the digital world reflects our current knowledge about Rome. They collected data on specific archaeological sites and some quantitative data on the distribution of buildings across the different 14 regions of the city. The sources come from first case studies and archaeological excavations, coins, inscriptions, literary sources, as well as regional catalogues dating to 4th century AD.
The digital model consists of two types of material: 1.detailed models of buildings, reconstructed on the basis of reliable archaeological evidence (the Temple of Venus, the Roman Forum and of Julius Caesar, etc. ..) and 2.buildings that are supposed to be widespread in the region.
For now, “Rome Reborn” includes 32 of the 200 buildings that it was possible to reconstruct with detailed studies (those belonging to the first class). These have been reconstructed in great detail while other buildings, reconstructed on the study of the area, lack interior decor, and statues, etc.
Reading certainly doesn’t give an idea of what the researchers from Virginia have succeeded in doing. The end result is just incredible. The display can be done in three different versions to fit a PC with different abilities of calculation. If you have a fairly powerful PC (we recommend at least 3gb of RAM) to test the full version and higher resolution, you will be amazed. The reconstruction is truly amazing and is capable of projecting a 3D world, that gives the idea of ancient Rome that is perhaps the most visually complete that man has ever had.
Clearly, the 3D world is good to get a general idea of Ancient Rome, but seeing the Colosseum on a screen, as perfect as it can be, and seeing it from a live point of view, has a different effect. To see what truly remains of what was the largest empire in ancient times, then do not hesitate in booking an appartamento a Roma. The choice is wide and you can find from economy to luxury. An appartamento Roma is the best choice to save on something and feel at home.
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