3D Models of Wadi Farasa at Petra
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geospatialType de record:
media
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HeiRalRosSte
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Uni
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These are 3D models of Wadi Farasa at Petra, Ma'an, Jordan. A 3D model is a digital representation of a structure or space that captures its shape in three dimensions. These files can be viewed in the open source software, Meshlab.The information in this site description is provided for contextual purposes only and should not be regarded as a primary source.
Petra is an archaeological site known for its rock-cut architecture and monumental facades carved into sandstone cliffs. The site includes tombs, temples, and a theater, reflecting Nabataean engineering and artistic traditions. Petra’s urban layout incorporates hydraulic infrastructure and ceremonial spaces. It illustrates cultural exchange between Arabian, Hellenistic, and Roman influences and contributes to understanding trade, religion, and urbanism in the ancient Near East.Petra is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Petra'.The Zamani Project seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of tangible cultural heritage in Africa and internationally by creating metrically accurate digital representations of historical sites. Digital spatial data of cultural heritage sites can be used for research and education, for restoration and conservation, and as a record for future generations. The Zamani Project operates as a non-profit organisation within the University of Cape Town.Special thanks to the Saville Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, UNESCO, Epic-Games, the Department of Antiquities of Jordan (DOA), and the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA), among others, for their contributions to the digital documentation of this heritage site.If you believe any information in this description is incorrect, please contact the repository administrators.
Petra is an archaeological site known for its rock-cut architecture and monumental facades carved into sandstone cliffs. The site includes tombs, temples, and a theater, reflecting Nabataean engineering and artistic traditions. Petra’s urban layout incorporates hydraulic infrastructure and ceremonial spaces. It illustrates cultural exchange between Arabian, Hellenistic, and Roman influences and contributes to understanding trade, religion, and urbanism in the ancient Near East.Petra is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Petra'.The Zamani Project seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of tangible cultural heritage in Africa and internationally by creating metrically accurate digital representations of historical sites. Digital spatial data of cultural heritage sites can be used for research and education, for restoration and conservation, and as a record for future generations. The Zamani Project operates as a non-profit organisation within the University of Cape Town.Special thanks to the Saville Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, UNESCO, Epic-Games, the Department of Antiquities of Jordan (DOA), and the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA), among others, for their contributions to the digital documentation of this heritage site.If you believe any information in this description is incorrect, please contact the repository administrators.