3D Printed Arch of Triumph Unveiled in Sicily

In 2015, we started to follow the inspirational and innovative work of the Institute for Digital Archaeology (IDA), a collaboration between the University of Oxford, Harvard University, and Dubai's Museum of the Future, as it worked to distribute 3D cameras to citizens in ISIS-stricken war zones so that people could document ancient buildings and artifacts before they are lost to war forever, like the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria. The only part of the destroyed Temple of Bel that was left standing is its arch, and the IDA promised to replicate the Arch of Triumph using 3D technology. Last year, the 3D printed replica of the arch was unveiled for the first time in London's Trafalgar Square, kicking off a whirlwind tour of visits all over the world, including New York and Dubai. This month, during the G7 Summit, the 3D replica of Syria's historic Palmyra Arch of Triumph made its fourth stop in the Italian city of Arona, Sicily, where it will remain until July. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/179081/palmyra-arch-in-italy/

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