In recent times, it has been noticed that cultural tourism attracts millions of people. One interesting aspect is the analysis WHS (World Heritage Site) destinations or have an inscription WHS. This research goal analysing different groups tourists who visit a destination with WHS, specifically city Granada (Spain). For this, segmentation was performed, studying socio-demographic profile and th...

The aim of the short paper is to present the first stages of a unique project to develop historically accurate human characters and period clothing using art, design and architecture techniques and experience. We are designing and modelling 19th Century buildings and 3D virtual characters according to the original photographs, drawings, paintings, cloth samples, leather and other materials. The...

The use of 3D Virtual Worlds in the domain of cultural heritage represents a unique opportunity to accurately recreate historically significant sites as well as to provide a collaborative working environment for historians, archaeologists, designers and programmers. While most existing solutions are purely focused on reconstructing the architectural elements we also find it very important to pr...

Abstract. As part of a comprehensive survey and modelling project involving the Aachen Cathedral, this paper focuses on its oldest part, Palatine Chapel, domed octagonal hall supported by eight piers enveloped sixteen-sided outer wall. Working data collected during an extensive 3D capturing campaign conducted between 2022 2023, will focus conic vaults covering ambulacrum 1st floor that represen...

The impact of ancient fertilization practices on the biogeochemistry of arable soils on the remote Scottish island of Hirta, St Kilda was investigated. The island was relatively unusual in that the inhabitants exploited seabird colonies for food, enabling high population densities to be sustained on a limited, and naturally poor, soil resource. A few other Scottish islands, the Faeroes and some...