Talking Pyramids

Three dimensional models will be made of many of Egypt’s ancient monuments and archaeological sites using aerial and terrestrial photography.

The first phase of the process has just been completed:

The project comes as part of SCA’s plan to archive Egypt’s monumental areas that will also include the Pyramids and Saqqara.

“This project aims at using the advanced techniques of aerial and three dimensional photography in documenting and reconstructing the monumental areas and exploring new archeological sites” Zahi Hawass, head of the SCA, said…

“We are cooperating in this project with the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences and Mubarak City for Scientific Research and Technological Application to conduct research on four major monumental areas in Luxor, Kings Valley at the western bank, the Pyramids and Saqqara with a cost of LE 950,000,” Hawass added…

“All the project’s operations will be executed over a period of six to 12 months, Sabry Abd El Aziz, head of the Egyptian antiquities department at SCA, said.

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