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June 11, 2007, 12:57 PM ET
Ancient Rome Restored -- Virtually
A group of Virginians and Californians has rebuilt ancient Rome. And today they received the grateful thanks of the modern city's mayor.
The rebuilding marked by this ceremony has been digital. Researchers from the University of Virginia and the University of California at Los Angeles led an international team of archaeologists, architects, and computer scientists in assembling a huge recreation of the city. Rome Reborn 1.0 shows Rome circa 320 AD as it appeared within the 13 miles of Aurelian Walls that encircled it. In the 3D model, users can navigate through and around all the buildings and streets, including the Roman Senate House, the Colosseum, and the Temple of Venus and Rome.
And of course, since the city is virtual, it can be updated as new scientific discoveries are made about the real remains. --Josh Fischman
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