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3D Virtual Visit of the Paleontological Site of Anchrif (Middle Atlas, Morocco): A New Perspective for the Enhancement of Geoheritage

2023; Springer International Publishing; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/978-3-031-27073-4_7

2363-765X

Mustapha Amzil, Mostafa Oukassou,

Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation

Anchrif is an important paleontological and archaeological site located about 1.5 km to the West of the Taghrout village in the province of Fez-Boulemane (Middle Atlas, Morocco). It is a Pleistocene paleo-lake that has delivered several vertebrate fossils. Although the most common findings are elephants ascribed to Elephas, artiodactyls, turtles, and in-situ Acheulean tools were also collected. In this work, we use 3D reality capture solutions for the geomorphological reconstruction of this site. Aerial photogrammetry and terrestrial laser scanning methods will allow to move virtually on the site and access to augmented information. The results constitute a database for online virtual visit of this site and the visualization of the collected fossil specimens. This will bring new perspectives for the valorization of this heritage and its preservation in the form of a digital archive representing a support of value for the scientists and the general public offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection, and knowledge sharing.