Why We Need Digital Twins to Save Our Ancient Landmarks

A professional DJI Matrice 400 drone flying over the ancient Hegra tombs in Al-Ula with a shimmering digital grid overlay.

History is not permanent. Even the strongest stones of Al-Ula and the ancient mud-brick walls of Diriyah face a silent, constant threat from time, weather, and the natural process of decay. While we cannot stop the clock, we now have the technology to create a perfect digital backup of these treasures before they change forever. […]