👐 game-ready optimization by Rachel West
This 3D scan shows a row of Punic stelae from the Tophet of Salammbo, a sacred sanctuary in ancient Carthage, Tunisia. The Tophet was a ritual space where the Carthaginians dedicated urns and upright stone stelae to the deities Tanit and Baal Hammon. The stelae, carved in limestone, often depict temple-like façades, religious symbols, and inscriptions. These carvings served both as offerings and as markers above urns that contained the remains of sacrifices. Together, they provide insight into Carthage’s unique religious practices and the central role of Tanit, the protective goddess of the city. This scan is part of Tanit XR, a digital cultural preservation project using photogrammetry and immersive technology to document Tunisia’s endangered heritage. Scanned in 2025 using photogrammetry (Scaniverse + Gaussian splats). 📍 [Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia](.
The scan above is our full-detail preservation record. This optimized version is light enough for real-time use, game engines, WebXR, VR, and community projects. Build something with it.
🤝 This scan exists because of volunteers, from scanning on site to cleanup and research. انضم إلينا ←
