After taking part in the Goodwood Festival of Speed – Future Lab, the Ipogeo dei Cristallini returns to Naples with an even stronger conviction: innovation reaches its greatest potential when it makes cultural heritage accessible to everyone.
Thanks to the collaboration with Factum Arte and Factum Foundation, we had the opportunity to present to the public a full-scale reconstruction of Tomb C, its extraordinary Medusa, and the tactile model of the Ipogeo dei Cristallini. Created using advanced digital recording technologies and three-dimensional production techniques, these works demonstrate how technology can contribute not only to the preservation of an exceptionally fragile cultural heritage site, but also to its interpretation and public enjoyment.
Because of the fragile nature of its painted surfaces and underground environment, access to the Ipogeo dei Cristallini must necessarily be carefully regulated to ensure its long-term conservation. The faithful reproductions of Tomb C, the Medusa and the tactile model, however, make it possible for a much wider audience to discover this extraordinary monument without compromising the protection of the original site.
At the end of the exhibition, the Medusa will be transferred to Naples, where it will become the centrepiece of a new accessibility project. Through a multisensory experience, blind, partially sighted and sighted visitors alike will be able to explore and discover one of the Mediterranean’s most important Hellenistic funerary monuments, sharing a cultural experience designed to be truly inclusive.
This project is a tangible example of how research, innovation and collaboration can work together to preserve cultural heritage while making it increasingly accessible and inclusive for everyone.
