3D Scans Help Preserve History, But Who Should Own Them?
A 360-degree camera is used to document the Khe Min Ga Zedi temple in Bagan, Myanmar. A 360-degree camera is used to document the Khe Min Ga Zedi temple in Bagan, Myanmar. War, natural disasters and climate change are destroying some of the world's most precious cultural sites. Google is trying to help preserve these archaeological wonders by allowing users access to 3D images of these treasures through its site. Some critics call it a form of "digital colonialism."
May-21-2018, 20:06:10 GMT
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