TRIC to lead digital recreation of Silla Kingdom's capital

The Research Institute for Cultural Heritage (TRIC) will spearhead the national 'Silla Kingdom Digital Recreation Project,' aiming to digitally reconstruct the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom. The initiative, backed by a 8.6 billion won budget, will meticulously recreate the urban structure and spatial layout of Silla's key historical sites and spaces.

Leveraging archaeological survey data, academic research, and 3D scanning, TRIC plans to build a digital environment that reflects Silla's city structure and lifestyle. The project emphasizes creating data that can be updated as new research emerges. This digital reconstruction is intended for diverse applications, including exhibitions, educational programs, tourism, and the creation of new cultural content.

TRIC sees the project as a valuable resource for understanding ancient Korean cities and exploring its use in generative AI for historical content. The institute has a track record in digital heritage projects, including hyperrealistic recreations of Bulguksa Temple and the digital representation of the Tomb of King Gwanggaeto the Great. They currently operate a media art exhibition hall in Gyeongju.

Kim Ji-gyo, CEO of TRIC, stated, "We plan to enable people to experience the history and space of Silla's capital by applying historically accurate recreation data and immersive virtual reality technology." The institute also intends to expand the use of domestic cultural heritage data and explore international projects for recreating historical cities abroad.

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We plan to enable people to experience the history and space of Silla's capital by applying historically accurate recreation data and immersive virtual reality technology.