A New Model of Angkor Wat: Simulated Reconstruction as a Methodology for Analysis and Public Engagement

A groundbreaking simulation of Angkor Wat offers a dynamic, 24-hour reconstruction of the temple during its twelfth-century heyday, providing unprecedented insights into its historical landscape and daily life. This innovative approach integrates digital visualization with art history, moving beyond static interpretations to depict animated inhabitants ('agents'), religious practices, ephemeral architecture, and vegetation. Based on recent archaeological findings, the simulation allows for plural reconstructions that can be explored collaboratively by digital practitioners and Southeast Asia specialists, bridging the gap between broad archaeological studies and granular historical analysis.

Chandler, T., McKee, B., Wilson, E., Yeates, M., & Polkinghorne, M. (2017). A New Model of Angkor Wat: Simulated Reconstruction as a Methodology for Analysis and Public Engagement. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Art, 17(2), 182–194. https://doi.org/10.1080/14434318.2017.1450063