
Team RELIQUE
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Dr. Erenus Yildiz
THE PAST, REIMAGINED.
Ever wondered how the Colosseum looked in its original, unruined state? RELIQUE aims to develop a
mixed-reality platform that resurrects lost history by digitally reconstructing damaged or vanished
heritage sites using XR glasses and generative AI. Through immersive, spatial storytelling, RELIQUE
envisions bringing ancient monuments to life—fully restored, narratively enriched, and viewable both
on-site and remotely. Whether exploring the Colosseum or the Temple of Artemis, users can
experience cultural heritage in vivid, interactive form.
Designed for students, tourists, educators, and cultural institutions, RELIQUE offers a modular,
scalable experience tailored to the audience and context. Unlike static AR apps or passive virtual
museums, RELIQUE enables users to explore reconstructions that adapt to their learning goals and
roles. Students access curriculum-linked content, tourists receive guided cultural narratives, and
researchers engage with layered historical models. Institutions can license RELIQUE for branded
deployments, while a freemium app ensures broad public access.
Beyond individual experiences, RELIQUE plans to address urgent challenges in heritage preservation,
educational engagement, and sustainable tourism by democratizing access to the past. As war,
neglect, and environmental threats endanger cultural landmarks, RELIQUE safeguards their memory
through globally accessible, AI-driven reconstructions. By reducing reliance on physical travel, it
enables virtual exploration and expands access for users otherwise excluded by geography, mobility,
or cost. With early-stage research completed, pilot sites under consideration, and growing institutional
demand, RELIQUE is positioned to scale as a new frontier in cultural technology. See the past as it
was meant to be seen—complete, vivid, and alive.