![]() ![]() The Temple of Baalshamin (Palmyra, Syria): Erected north of Palmyra 2,000 years ago, this sanctuary, consecrated to the god Baalshamin, was destroyed with explosives by ISIL in 2015.Underground tunnels of Nabi Yunus (Mosul, Iraq): The buried vestiges of a 2,600-year-old Assyrian palace were discovered in 2014, following the destruction of the mausoleum of Nabi Yunus in Mosul. ![]() It was destroyed by combat-related fires in 2012. ![]() The Souk of Aleppo (Syria): Built in the 19th century in the medieval area of Aleppo, this marketplace was intended for the Bedouins.Thanks to recent 3D scans and photographs of the sites by historic-preservation startup Iconem, supported by UNESCO, Ubisoft developers were able to create an immersive VR experience that transports visitors to five historic sites: The latter method is where Ubisoft’s expertise comes into play. Age-Old Cities aims to preserve these sites for future generations through large-scale projections, digital reconstructions, and virtual reality experiences. ![]() Organized by the Arab World Institute, the exhibition’s sites represent some of humanity’s oldest settlements, recently destroyed or damaged by war, making them nearly impossible to visit. If you’re unable to attend the exhibition on the designated days, the VR portion is available for free on Steam. During the first Saturday of each month from now until October 25, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art can visit “Age Old Cities: A Virtual Journey from Palmyra to Mosul,” and try out a VR experience that transports them to various sites in Palmyra, Aleppo, and Mosul. Ubisoft has a long history of re-creating historic cities and ancient sites thanks to the Assassin’s Creed franchise, but a new partnership has developers working on showcasing something much closer to reality. ![]()
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