Turn your phone into a time machine with stunning 3D reconstructions of historic sites, geospatial precision, and AI-guided tours in 60+ languages
Histoury is launching its Portyl app that uses the Unity game engine and Niantic Spatial‘s technology to enable tourists to see what today’s archaeological ruins looked like in their heyday.
The Dallas-based company says it’s like turning your smartphone into a time machine, with 3D reconstructions of historic sites, geospatial precision and AI guided tours in 60 languages.
Histoury is a travel tech company made up of gaming veterans. It is launching the groundbreaking Portyl app, transforming the heritage tourism experience with immersive augmented reality (AR). Powered by the Unity game engine and the magic of Niantic Spatial technology, Portyl recreates the past with breathtaking accuracy, allowing tourists to witness history come alive — all from their phones or tablets.
At launch, Portyl is offering immersive experiences at iconic Roman landmarks, such as the Pantheon, Largo di Torre Argentina, Colosseum district, Forum of Trajan, Theatre of Marcellus, and Temple of Hadrian.
See history unfold around you
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Imagine standing before the Pantheon as it was nearly 2,000 years ago, bustling with citizens, merchants, and priests. Or seeing the four temples of the sacred area of Largo di Torre Argentina, not as ancient ruins but as they existed between 4th century and 2nd century BC.
Or watching a triumphant march of Roman soldiers as they parade through the Arch of Constantine in front of the Colosseum. Or standing on the crosswalk at the Forum of Trajan and seeing the majestic palazzo bustling with senators and countrymen. Or walking through the Jewish Ghetto and suddenly being transported to the Porticus of Ottavia and behind it the famous Theatre of Marcellus.
Portyl is your ticket to these experiences.
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