Melvadius Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 BBC is carrying a report of ongoing work by Glasgow School of Art and Historic Scotland to digitise major historic sites around the world as an aid to future conservation work. One of India's most historic landmarks is to be digitally recorded by a group of Scottish experts in an effort to preserve its every detail. The team, from Glasgow School of Art and Historic Scotland, will scan the Rani Ki Vav Stepwell in Gujarat. The site, which dates back to 1050, is made up of decorated stepped terraces descending into the ground. The project is part of a global programme by the design team to record sites of historical significance. Among the sites already scanned are New Lanark's 18th Century mills, Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Neolithic sites in Orkney. The team said they were aiming to use laser technology to create exact digital models of the site that will help with conserving and maintaining it ...continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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