Iraq’s Ancient Nineveh Re-created Via VR Technology
Stone by stone, digital artists and game developers from Mosul are rebuilding Nineveh's heritage sites in the digital world.
"Since we started the virtual reality lab, we tried to focus on Mosul's archaeological sites," said project co-ordinator Moyasser Nasseer. "It is an opportunity for people to discover archaeological sites that still exist as well as sites recently destroyed by Daesh (Islamic State) when they occupied Mosul."
The designers want to create an immersive game in which players solve mysteries to discover Nineveh's heritage sites. They hope it might draw tourists to an area recovering from recent conflicts, said artist Basma Qais.
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