Beyond the Rubble: Earthquake Affected Heritage in Turkey

Gökçen Kavuk

Zusammenfassung
The project documents the 2023 Hatay earthquake's impacts using AI and VR, transforming the city's heritage into 3D visuals with before-and-after views. It includes interviews with local artisans, highlighting the region's cultural and ethnographic vulnerabilities.
at Stage 10
Mixed Reality
Englisch
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This project aims to create a comprehensive archive capturing the far-reaching impacts of the 2023 Hatay earthquake, using cutting-edge AI and VR technologies. By transforming Hatay's cultural landmarks into striking 3D visuals with before-and-after comparisons, and incorporating insights from interviews with local artisans, the project offers a unique, multidisciplinary exploration of the region's vulnerabilities and heritage. Participants will have the opportunity to navigate and gain information about the city's post-earthquake state through a VR tour. Additionally, they will watch and learn about the stories of local artisans in the city.

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Lecturer & Visual Anthropologist