Pakistan’s 70-metre tower, titled the ‘Minar-e-Pakistan’ is now entering the metaverse. Brought virtually to life by Eventcombo, visitors in the metaverse can see a 360-degree panoramic view of the monument.
Originally situated in the heart of Lahore, the historical monument features a combination of modern and Mughal architecture, which can been seen in the metaverse.
“Technology is galloping beyond geographical boundaries to enhance access to the wonders of the world. Visiting the digital twin of Minar-e-Pakistan is like re-visiting the bygone era and exploring the cultural heritage of Pakistan, up and close,” Eventcombo said in an emailed statement.
Minar-e-Pakistan joins many other historical sites in the metaverse. Recently, Saudi Arabia’s AlUla joined the metaverse, as part of KSA’s Vision 2030 National Transformation Programme to empower technological transformation and innovation.
Digital tourists at the metaverse will see a “completely immersive 3D model of Hegra’s Tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza, UNESCO World Heritage site,” the statement said, adding that the monument will allow virtual tourists to explore its unique features from anywhere in the world.
Created in Decentraland, information portals will direct visitors to different areas of AlUla’s heritage, expanding awareness of its 200,000 years of human history.
“RCU’s entry into the metaverse is a groundbreaking development in innovation and virtual reality tourism that connects the whole world with the wonders of AlUla,” RCU’s chief executive officer Eng Amr AlMadani said.
Historical sites in the metaverse enable many architects and archaeologists to preserve history and culture of sites, monuments and findings without the fear of it being depleted over time.
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