Lost LABYRINTH Of Egypt Scanned

A Virtual Exploration of the Lost Labyrinth

Developing a Reconstructive Model of Hawara Labyrinth Pyramid Complex

Narushige Shiode, Wolfram Grajetzki

Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis

University College London

Abstract

This paper reports on a case study* that explores the possibility of reproducing a destroyed historic site from its remaining artefacts. Using VR (virtual reality) technologies, we construct a series of low-end, 3D models that are navigable through the Web. This gives us the opportunity to visualise, explore and present ancient sites in their original form. We focus mainly on the Hawara Labyrinth site. However, the method developed is generic in that it is applicable to other sites and artefacts that require reconstruction and dissemination using digital technologies. The feedback from this pilot project will be integrated into an on-going project** on creating online learning and teaching resource.

* This report is based on a short-term project supported by the Graduate School, University College London.

A version of the project output can be obtained from http://www.casa.ucl.ac.uk/digital_egypt/hawara/.

**Digital Egypt for Universities is a three-year project to create online learning and teaching resource, funded by JISC (the Joint Information Systems Committee) that is currently carried out by Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis, University College London, and the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College London.