Virtual Southwest – Technology Preview
Explore Virtual Southwest
Note: Virtual Southwest requires a relatively up to date computer and a fast internet connection to work properly.
Step 1 – Install the Unity 3D Browser Plug-In - Step 2 – Enter Virtual Southwest
Welcome to the Preview of Virtual Southwest
Virtual Southwest represents the culmination of Archaeology Southwest’s efforts to use new technologies to share information about the ancient and historic past. Through our work in the emerging field of Digital Humanities, Archaeology Southwest can interpret and convey our research results in a unique format that capitalizes on the true potential of the revolution in new media technologies. This technology preview builds upon “Virtual Vault” research initially funded by the Office of Digital Humanities in the National Endowment for Humanities. The data portrayed within are part of a National Science Foundation Informal Education Program called “Chaco’s Legacy,” which will share Archaeology Southwest’s research on post-Chacoan occupation of the Middle San Juan Basin.
As often happens with new technologies on the World Wide Web, Virtual Southwest is in a Beta-testing phase. You are welcome to explore the virtual museum, but please remember that this is a work in progress, and may not function like the traditional websites you may be accustomed to. Virtual Southwest is a museum that exists in a true three-dimensional virtual world. To enter this virtual world, you will need to install a small program into your web browser.
Explore Virtual Southwest
Note: Virtual Southwest requires a relatively up to date computer and a fast internet connection to work properly.
Step 1 – Install the Unity 3D Browser Plug-In - Step 2 – Enter Virtual Southwest
