Forget Google Street View, now there's Catacomb View!

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We've all heard lots about Google's Street View, but a similar project is taking place beneath the streets of Rome. A team of European archaeologists, architects and computer scientists have been mapping in 3D the largest catacomb, Saint Domitilla, using laser scanners.

In total, Rome's Catacombs stretch out to a massive 105 miles - so this project is no mean feat.
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  • added May 03, 2009

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