An AI -Driven Timeless Journey to Ancient Ephesus

This article offers a captivating virtual journey to Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vital Roman metropolis on Türkiye’s Aegean coast during the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE. Once a bustling harbor city and home to the famed Temple of Artemis, Ephesus faced devastation in the 3rd century CE due to an earthquake and Gothic invasions. Using advanced technologies like 3D modeling, Virtual Reality, and AI-powered avatars, the project revives Ephesus with remarkable detail, intertwining historical narratives, archaeological discoveries, and visual media. Readers can explore its architectural marvels, cultural heritage, and preservation efforts through immersive virtual models and AI-guided experiences. This innovative approach bridges past and present, offering a multidimensional exploration of Ephesus and breathing new life into its timeless legacy.

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2025-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.1109/vrw66409.2025.00103
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Classical Antiquity Studies
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An AI -Driven Timeless Journey to Ancient Ephesus

A. Denker, Selen F. Güngördü, Deniz Naz Demirtaş, Ecem S. Ulaş
Classical Antiquity Studies
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An AI -Driven Timeless Journey to Ancient Ephesus

A. Denker, Selen F. Güngördü, Deniz Naz Demirtaş, Ecem S. Ulaş
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This article offers a captivating virtual journey to Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vital Roman metropolis on Türkiye’s Aegean coast during the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE. Once a bustling harbor city and home to the famed Temple of Artemis, Ephesus faced devastation in the 3rd century CE due to an earthquake and Gothic invasions. Using advanced technologies like 3D modeling, Virtual Reality, and AI-powered avatars, the project revives Ephesus with remarkable detail, intertwining historical narratives, archaeological discoveries, and visual media. Readers can explore its architectural marvels, cultural heritage, and preservation efforts through immersive virtual models and AI-guided experiences. This innovative approach bridges past and present, offering a multidimensional exploration of Ephesus and breathing new life into its timeless legacy.

Istanbul Bilgi University (TR)
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Classical Antiquity Studies
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