Exploring the digital heritage of Ajanta Caves through VR technology

Q1 Social Sciences

Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Pub Date : 2024-10-10 DOI:10.1016/j.daach.2024.e00381

Amrapali Prakash Tribhuvan, Aziz Abdullah Binnaser

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The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Maharashtra, India, are renowned for their exquisite ancient rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments. Dating back to the 2nd century BCE and spanning over a period of several centuries, these architectural marvels exhibit exceptional craftsmanship and artistic mastery. The caves consist of mesmerizing murals, sculptures, and architectural features that depict various scenes from the life of Buddha and other significant figures in Buddhism. These paintings portray an array of vibrant colors and delicate details that have withstood the test of time remarkably well. What makes Ajanta Caves truly remarkable is not only their aesthetic beauty but also the cultural significance they hold. It is crucial to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of these caves for future generations. For this study we have selected Ajanta Cave No. 1. This research aims to investigate how Virtual Reality (VR) technology enhance the digital experience of exploring the Ajanta Caves.

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通过 VR 技术探索阿姜塔石窟的数字遗产

阿姜塔石窟位于印度马哈拉施特拉邦，是联合国教科文组织认定的世界文化遗产，以其精美绝伦的古代石刻佛教石窟而闻名于世。这些建筑奇迹的历史可追溯到公元前 2 世纪，跨越了几个世纪，展现了非凡的工艺和艺术造诣。石窟由令人着迷的壁画、雕塑和建筑特色组成，描绘了佛陀和佛教其他重要人物的各种生活场景。这些画作色彩鲜艳、细节精致，经受住了时间的考验。阿姜塔石窟的真正非凡之处不仅在于其美观，还在于其蕴含的文化意义。为子孙后代保护和弘扬这些石窟的文化遗产至关重要。本研究选择了阿旃陀第 1 号石窟。本研究旨在探讨虚拟现实（VR）技术如何增强探索阿姜塔石窟的数字体验。

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Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Social Sciences-Archeology

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