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3d visualisation of a neolithic rock-cut tomb

This animation, assembled from 3d data collected by Guillaume Robin (University of Edinburgh) and Florian Soula (INRAP) as well as publicly available terrain data, shows tomb 2 of the neolithic-middle bronze age rock-cut tomb cemetery and UNESCO world heritage site of Mesu 'e Montes in northern Sardinia. It particularly aims to showcase the numerous decorative carvings found in tomb 2.

full animation

first light on the plateau

first light on the plateau

flying over Monte Mannu

flying over Monte Mannu

overlooking the cemetery

overlooking the cemetery

entrance to tomb 2

entrance to tomb 2

main chamber by candlelight

main chamber by candlelight

highlighted carving of symbolic doorway

highlighted carving of symbolic doorway

secondary chamber by candlelight

secondary chamber by candlelight

view of Monte Mannu from tomb entrance

view of Monte Mannu from tomb entrance