The Tetrapylon of Palmyra - Creative Commons Creates a 3D Model

Palmyra, Syria is a UNESCO world heritage site, and widely considered to be one of the most important archeological sites in the world.

Beginning in 2015, large sections of Palmyra have been destroyed by ISIL. You may recall that the Taliban did something similar in Afghanistan when they destroyed the monumental Buddha statues of the Bamiyan Valley.

Creative Commons, in partnership with re:3D and #NEWPALMYRA have used 3D printing to create a 7.5 foot replica of one of the largest and most important parts of the destroyed site: The Tetrapylon.

This replica will be hosted by the Toronto Reference Library from October 23 to November 10, 2017.

Join us, as Ryan Merkley, CEO of Creative Commons, speaks about Palmyra and the use of 3D modelling to preserve historical monuments, such as the Tetrapylons of Palmyra.

3D Printing: The Tetrapyla of Palmyra

Monday, October 23

7-8 p.m.

Toronto Reference Library

Atrium Stage

Presented in partnership with Creative Commons.

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Did you know that Toronto Public Library also has 3D printing at several branches.

Find manuals and learning resources and watch video tutorials related to the 3D printing and 3D design software used in our Digital Innovation Hubs.