Google brings 76 Indian heritage sites online
People across the world can now view over 1,400 cultural objects
from India, including images from 76 heritage sites like Safdarjung Tomb, Ellora
Caves and Purana Quila on Google Cultural
Institute.
With
the support of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Google is releasing
new 360-degree online imagery of 76 iconic historical sites, Google said in a
statement.
These
immersive panoramas, collected using Street View technology, are available for
viewing on the Google Cultural Institute (GCI) site, it added.
With this launch, the total number of ASI sites online has jumped to over 100, which includes the
likes of Taj Mahal and Humayun's Tomb.
In
addition, several arts and archival institutions will also unveil new
exhibitions on the Google Cultural Institute website.
The
Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural
Heritage, Daricha Foundation, Parzor Foundation and the Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research will use the GCI and unveil immersive online exhibitions
of their collections, photographs, prints, and paintings, it said.
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