Virtual Reality Tour Allows Users to ‘teleport’ themselves into the Grand Pyramid of Giza

Virtual Reality Tour Allows Users to ‘teleport’ themselves into the Grand Pyramid of Giza

A team of scientists have created a virtual reality tour that allows users to ‘teleport’ themselves into the Grand Pyramid […]

Published on 10.11.2017by adminon INTERESTING, OTHER

A team of scientists have created a virtual reality tour that allows users to ‘teleport’ themselves into the Grand Pyramid of Giza and explore its architecture.

Using 3D technology, the Scan Pyramids Project allows visitors wearing headsets to take a guided tour inside the Grand Gallery, the Queen’s Chamber and other ancient rooms not normally accessible to the public.

 “Thanks to this technique, we make it possible to teleport ourselves to Egypt, inside the pyramid, as a group and with a guide,” said Mehdi Tayoubi, co-director of Scan Pyramids.

The void itself is visible on the tour, appearing like a dotted cloud.

 “What is new in the world of virtual reality is that from now on you are not isolated but there are several of us, you’re in a group, you can take a tour with your family. And you can access places which you usually can’t in the real pyramid.”

When looking through their 3D goggles, visitors can see the enormous stones of the pyramid as if they were real, and walk virtually along its corridors, chambers and hidden spaces.

As they approach the pyramid from the outside, the tour even includes audio of Cairo’s deafening and ever-present traffic.

 

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