Quiriguá 3D Project - 3D Collections

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Quiriguá Stela A

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Ornately carved sandstone stela from the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá, an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Department of Izabal, Guatemala. The piece was 3D laser scanned in 2019 during the extensive documentation survey at the site by our USF Libraries DHHC team. We utilized structured light scanners at various resolutions on this monument as well as imaging and longer range laser scanning to capture landscape context details.

For more information on the iconography, see: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007 for more discussion and additional references. For more on our 3D project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/].

Background image- 1947, Herbert A. French, Library of Congress. [https://lccn.loc.gov/2016821500].

This project is in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Quiriguá Zoomorph G

Quiriguá Zoomorph G

The Classic period Maya archaeological site of Quiriguá in Guatemala contains the largest corpus of carved stone hieroglyphic text in the Maya World (c. 426 to 810 AD). This UNESCO World Heritage site is imperiled due to the fragility of the landscape and carvings and the impacts of Climate Change and increasing intensities and frequencies of hurricanes to the area. In 2020, the site again faced severe flooding and impacts from major hurricanes that devastated the area. Our collaborative 3D documentation project, conducted before storm impacts, are providing data for conservation, preservation and lasting interpretation efforts for the site. Project in collaboration with the Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sport and the Minister of National Cultural and Natural Heritage and Oswaldo Gomez is the Director of the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá.
Quiriguá Altar O (Prime) Annotated Tour

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This incredible, ornately carved sandstone altar, is at the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá, an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Department of Izabal, Guatemala. The piece was 3D laser scanned in 2019 during our extensive documentation survey at the site by our USf CDHGI team. We utilized structured light scanners at various resolutions on this monument. This stone altar, which is intricately carved, was unearthed in 1934 along with another nearby monument called Zoomorph P. Altar O is significantly connected to Zoomorph O Prime, and it is positioned right in front of the northern end of the sculpture. The altar features rich iconography and text that relates to the themes of sacrifice, balance between the natural and supernatural worlds, and the portals that connect them. (see: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007). [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. In collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Quiriguá Altar P (Prime)

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This ornately carved huge sandstone monument, is at the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá, an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Department of Izabal, Guatemala. This altar is in front of Zoomorph P. The altar features various symbols and images that relate to the rule and the seating of ruler Sky Xul. It highlights what is depicted on Zoomorph P, an accession throne. Additionally, the altar tells a creation story, and its intricate carvings suggest that the sculpture has a high level of quality.

For more information, see: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007 for more discussion and additional references. For more on our 3D project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. Project in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Quiriguá Stela C Annotated Tour

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This is an incredible and intricately carved large sandstone stela that can be found at the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá, which is an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Department of Izabal, Guatemala. In 2019, our USF CDHGI team conducted an extensive documentation survey at the site, during which we 3D laser scanned this particular monument. We used structured light scanners at various resolutions to capture detailed information about this piece, and our 3D model shared here is fully annotated for viewing and is optimized for virtual and augmented reality viewing.

For more information,see: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007 for more discussion and additional references. For more on our 3D project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. This project is in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Quiriguá Stela K Annotated VR Experience

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Our team of heritage and 3D specialists at the USF CDHGI is collaborating with Guatemalan archaeologists and site management to document the carved stone monument from the Maya site of Quiriguá, located in the Department of Izabal, Guatemala. This site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our team is documenting stela and carvings, as well as terrain and site landscape details to preserve the cultural heritage. This 3D model is fully optimized and annotated to provide a virtual reality immersive experience. Project attribution: Dirección General del Patrimonio Cultural y Natural del Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, and the Quiriguá Archaeological Park and Ruins. See: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007 for more discussion and additional references). For more on our project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. Project in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Quiriguá Zoomorph O

Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information

The Classic period Maya archaeological site of Quiriguá in Guatemala contains the largest corpus of carved stone hieroglyphic text in the Maya World (c. 426 to 810 AD). This UNESCO World Heritage site is imperiled due to the fragility of the landscape and carvings and the impacts of Climate Change and increasing intensities and frequencies of hurricanes to the area. In 2020, the site again faced severe flooding and impacts from major hurricanes that devastated the area. Our collaborative 3D documentation project, conducted before storm impacts, are providing data for conservation, preservation and lasting interpretation efforts for the site. Project in collaboration with the Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sport and the Minister of National Cultural and Natural Heritage and Oswaldo Gomez is the Director of the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá.
Quiriguá Zoomorph P Annotated Tour

Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information

This ornately carved sandstone monument, said to weigh 20 tons and standing 2 meters high, is at the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá, an inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Department of Izabal, Guatemala. The piece was 3D laser scanned in 2019 during our extensive documentation survey at the site by our USF Libraries CDHGI team. We utilized structured light scanners at various sub-millimetric resolutions on this monument. Besides the rich iconography carved on this ceremonial throne, the text in the cartouches describe the founding of the Quiriguá dynasty (see also Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007 for discussion and additional references). For more on our project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. Project in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Standing Stela - Past and Present

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Quiriguá Stela K - 3D model is shown in relation to c. 1909 image showing west (right) and east (left) sides. This historical photograph was taken during fieldwork at the site by Edgar Hewett, Director of the School of American Archaeology in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This carved stone monument is from the Maya site of Quiriguá, Department of Izabal, Guatemala. Working in collaboration with Guatemalan archaeologists and site management, the USF CDHGI team of archaeologists and 3D specialists are recording stela, monuments, and carvings as well as terrain and site landscape details.

See: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007 for more discussion and additional references). For more on our project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. Project in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.
Stela K, Quiriguá

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Carved stone monument from the Maya site of Quirigua, Department of Izabal, Guatemala (UNESCO World Heritage site). Project attribution: Dirección General del Patrimonio Cultural y Natural del Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes, and the Quiriguá Archaeological Park and Ruins. Working in collaboration with Guatemalan archaeologists and site management, our team of heritage and 3D specialists worked to record stela and carvings selected for application process. See: Matthew Looper’s Quirigua: A Guide to an Ancient Maya City, 2007, for more discussion and additional references. For more on our project: [https://dhhc.lib.usf.edu/project/the-quirigua-3d-project/]. Project in collaboration with Oswaldo Gomez, Administrador at Parque Arqueológico Quiriguá.