ASSESSMENT OF USER INTERACTION USING PHOTOGRAMMETRY AS A TOOL FOR PERSEVERING ROSETTA STONE

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

Winter 11-9-2023

Abstract

Many Egyptian artifacts, statues, and monuments are displayed in museums around the world, where most of them are illegally transferred. One of these monuments is the Rosetta stone, which is located at the British Museum in London, where Egypt has been demanding its return for years. Many applications such as Photogrammetry can be used to temporarily document, restore, and preserve any missing or damaged monuments that no longer exist. The paper aims to assess the user interaction with the absence of unattainable/looted artifacts focusing on the Rosetta stone using photogrammetry as a tool. This would increase users ‘awareness and interaction with their heritage through the integration of virtual and augmented techniques. The method used Recap Autodesk software as a guideline to generate an accurate 3D model of the stone to simulate a real environment. 3D Vista software and Vuforia Unity plugin were used for virtual and augmented user interaction. A survey has been done on 36 participants to test the model for assessing their interaction. The results recorded high interaction and satisfaction from the participants through experiencing the virtual tours of the Rosetta stone in its actual environments via augmented reality. Introducing Photogrammetry techniques would not only help to preserve the missing pieces but also reduce the boundaries between various generations and their heritage. Moreover, VR and AR can help museums attract new audiences and encourage repeat visits from existing ones. Additionally, these technologies can help museums reach a wider audience by providing virtual tours and exhibits that can be accessed from anywhere in the world, making it easier for people to engage with art and culture regardless of their location.

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