Restructuring Lost Worlds: Role of Virtual Reality in Historical Restoration

Abstract

This chapter analyzes the importance of historical reconstruction in the tourism and hospitality sector. This chapter examines the role of virtual reality (VR) in bringing the history back to life in tourism and hospitality. Considering recent developments in VR, this chapter explores the educational benefits in the historical sector, and the benefits of this technology in historical reconstruction. As the authors explore this further, it can be seen the role of VR to rove through ancient cities and gain an innate understanding of people's lives who lived in earlier centuries. This chapter will uncover the collaborative efforts made by archaeologists, historians, and technologists for the successful implementation of VR technology in boosting tourism. Sustainability concerns and long-term maintenance of VR-enhanced historical sites. By relying on references from early adopters in the fields of digital archaeology and VR development, the authors will look for the potential of this technology for connecting us with our legacy in previously unbelievable ways.