Subura in Ancient Rome - 3D reconstuction
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Date: 2024-03-27
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pierochiabra5710
I Am perplexed about one aspect of the reconstruction.
In ancient Rome the highest floors of the insulae were inhabited by the poorest people, not the richest as it is customary today, the last floor was unstable and the least safe in order to run away in case of fire (very, very frequent. Moreover, the insulae were a cheap type of housing, and their constructors took no chance in wasting precious space for terraces and dehors at the upper floor of buildings (which, by the way, were not in demand, the poor people inhabiting the upper floors had enough problems in heating their small flats and rooms with the inadequate heating systems of the time against the cold winter wind in Rome, which can really be very cold. Yet, your reconstruction shows a lot of terraces and dehors on the upper floors of the insulae, terraces decorated with flowers and (seems to me in one case) tents, as if it were the outplace of a posh loft in New York (or in modern Rome!
Things were different at the time, you should consider that.
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I Am perplexed about one aspect of the reconstruction.
In ancient Rome the highest floors of the insulae were inhabited by the poorest people, not the richest as it is customary today, the last floor was unstable and the least safe in order to run away in case of fire (very, very frequent. Moreover, the insulae were a cheap type of housing, and their constructors took no chance in wasting precious space for terraces and dehors at the upper floor of buildings (which, by the way, were not in demand, the poor people inhabiting the upper floors had enough problems in heating their small flats and rooms with the inadequate heating systems of the time against the cold winter wind in Rome, which can really be very cold. Yet, your reconstruction shows a lot of terraces and dehors on the upper floors of the insulae, terraces decorated with flowers and (seems to me in one case) tents, as if it were the outplace of a posh loft in New York (or in modern Rome!
Things were different at the time, you should consider that.
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scaretto
Ok, I live there, just 100 mt from Porta Esquilina (Gallienus Arch. It's amazing how the ancient topograhy has been preserved: you can walk the old Clivio della Suburra (the road you detail in the video) right now, going through via di San Vito, via di San Martino ai Monti, via in Selci, via Leonina and via della Madonna dei Monti: the road path is preservved and still has in a couple of places the walls of the original insulas you depicted in the video.
BTW, waiting for a detailed Celian View (apart from Claudius Temple you detailed so well): Clivio di Scauro is still there, as it is the huge Anicii Palace (now St. Gregory.
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Ok, I live there, just 100 mt from Porta Esquilina (Gallienus Arch. It's amazing how the ancient topograhy has been preserved: you can walk the old Clivio della Suburra (the road you detail in the video) right now, going through via di San Vito, via di San Martino ai Monti, via in Selci, via Leonina and via della Madonna dei Monti: the road path is preservved and still has in a couple of places the walls of the original insulas you depicted in the video.
BTW, waiting for a detailed Celian View (apart from Claudius Temple you detailed so well): Clivio di Scauro is still there, as it is the huge Anicii Palace (now St. Gregory.
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invest-trader1885
I cant believe what im seeing right now, i cant get my head around the these ancient people constructing such insanely massive structures. Placing them perfectly in harmony with nature the level of skill required is far far beyond our reach 2 thousand years later. Even to the sculptures they made its simply beyond the modern day human conception. We will never in the human race see such grandeur again, such magnificence of such magnitude. wonderful job guys. my 26 year old brain struggles to comprehend the astonishment of the ancient people. P. S you guys are bringing us something that otherwise could never imagine
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I cant believe what im seeing right now, i cant get my head around the these ancient people constructing such insanely massive structures. Placing them perfectly in harmony with nature the level of skill required is far far beyond our reach 2 thousand years later. Even to the sculptures they made its simply beyond the modern day human conception. We will never in the human race see such grandeur again, such magnificence of such magnitude. wonderful job guys. my 26 year old brain struggles to comprehend the astonishment of the ancient people. P. S you guys are bringing us something that otherwise could never imagine
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__soap__
Hey History in 3D - I have been tasked with making a miniature city of rome for the game 'Gmod' (a group of people want to use the city for a role play server. Would you be interested in helping out It could be fun for a change to build a version of the city where real people actually walk around/use it day to day. Plus I am not very good at 3d modelling so am looking to move away from the project but need to find someone else to take over once I have released my basic version of the city. Let me know!
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Hey History in 3D - I have been tasked with making a miniature city of rome for the game 'Gmod' (a group of people want to use the city for a role play server. Would you be interested in helping out It could be fun for a change to build a version of the city where real people actually walk around/use it day to day. Plus I am not very good at 3d modelling so am looking to move away from the project but need to find someone else to take over once I have released my basic version of the city. Let me know!
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michaelstaengl1349
Great video. This is what Mark Zukies Metaverse should have been for.
The selection of music waf perfectly fitting but please tell me the name of this track.
Such animated videos make ancient Rome feel so real, one can almost hear the voices of the ancient Romans and their foreign guests and slaves talking about their issues, lving their lives, having fun in the Amphitheatrum Flavium.
I always love your work and the results.
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Great video. This is what Mark Zukies Metaverse should have been for.
The selection of music waf perfectly fitting but please tell me the name of this track.
Such animated videos make ancient Rome feel so real, one can almost hear the voices of the ancient Romans and their foreign guests and slaves talking about their issues, lving their lives, having fun in the Amphitheatrum Flavium.
I always love your work and the results.
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history
I was very rash and start watching the video without reading the accompanying text, therefore I did not see you have added subtitles with the descriptions. I was annoyed for the lack of subtitles and then I found your note/comment informing about them! That will teach me to read BEFORE watching! (LOL) Thank you so much!
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I was very rash and start watching the video without reading the accompanying text, therefore I did not see you have added subtitles with the descriptions. I was annoyed for the lack of subtitles and then I found your note/comment informing about them! That will teach me to read BEFORE watching! (LOL) Thank you so much!
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Jordan-1999
I know it's a big request, would you consider reconstructing more cities, such as Constantinople/Istanbul, Athens, Jerusalem and Babylon
So much history and beauty to explore.
Also maybe add an evolution of cities via a chronological playlist.
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I know it's a big request, would you consider reconstructing more cities, such as Constantinople/Istanbul, Athens, Jerusalem and Babylon
So much history and beauty to explore.
Also maybe add an evolution of cities via a chronological playlist.
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Dragon359
I have enjoyed your videos where you provide commentary throughout the video, but I will admit watching virtual-flyovers with music such as what was provided in the video is just as wonderful!
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I have enjoyed your videos where you provide commentary throughout the video, but I will admit watching virtual-flyovers with music such as what was provided in the video is just as wonderful!
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vicentegarcia3972
It would be really cool that after u finished the whole city, u added some Roman people roaming the streets and some graffitis and dirt to make it really realistic. Great work tho!
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It would be really cool that after u finished the whole city, u added some Roman people roaming the streets and some graffitis and dirt to make it really realistic. Great work tho!
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milosimpsonfilms.
Amazing progress guys! You probably get asked this every time, but are you guys thinking of releasing a Beta/Demo Version! And if so, what would be the estimated date
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Amazing progress guys! You probably get asked this every time, but are you guys thinking of releasing a Beta/Demo Version! And if so, what would be the estimated date
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jamesanderton6546
This is wonderful. Such detail in the rooftiles, the shadows, and the dirt on the walls; I truly felt as if I were there. Bravo - what an incredible achievement!
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This is wonderful. Such detail in the rooftiles, the shadows, and the dirt on the walls; I truly felt as if I were there. Bravo - what an incredible achievement!
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history
What a lovely reconstruction! Have you thought about starting a Constantinople/New Rome Project I bet you know Byzantium1200 You two could do wonders together! Keep it up!
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What a lovely reconstruction! Have you thought about starting a Constantinople/New Rome Project I bet you know Byzantium1200 You two could do wonders together! Keep it up!
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annwilliams6438
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Now I am trying to imagine it with people swarming all over the streets. And the noise and the smells (okay, maybe not the smells.
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Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Now I am trying to imagine it with people swarming all over the streets. And the noise and the smells (okay, maybe not the smells.
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wolf99000
As always amazing work i have always want togo back and see Rome if time travel was a thing but thanks to you i get to live that dream with the travelling in time
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As always amazing work i have always want togo back and see Rome if time travel was a thing but thanks to you i get to live that dream with the travelling in time
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TaurusLondono
Spectacular! One thing that occurs to me as I watch; How could anyone efficiently navigate through the city without street names, addresses, or even maps
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Spectacular! One thing that occurs to me as I watch; How could anyone efficiently navigate through the city without street names, addresses, or even maps
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nicolasflores1966
Impreciso ante trabajo y los detalles maravillado estoy con sus videos, debe haber sido algo muy hermoso poder caminar tan bella ciudad gracias
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Impreciso ante trabajo y los detalles maravillado estoy con sus videos, debe haber sido algo muy hermoso poder caminar tan bella ciudad gracias
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georgebest12
I love this, Could we have annotations hovering above each notable building when we get close, perhaps with a short description of its function
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I love this, Could we have annotations hovering above each notable building when we get close, perhaps with a short description of its function
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LeontiusInvictus
This is truly exceptional. I would love to visit one day in VR, with thousands of npcs going about their day.
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This is truly exceptional. I would love to visit one day in VR, with thousands of npcs going about their day.
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EggnogTheNog
Great video, it’s interesting to see parts of Rome where the ordinary people would have lived and worked.
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Great video, it’s interesting to see parts of Rome where the ordinary people would have lived and worked.
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pacensete
Habra alguna aplicacion o juego virtual en el que se pueda pasear libremente Saludos, gran trabajo
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Habra alguna aplicacion o juego virtual en el que se pueda pasear libremente Saludos, gran trabajo
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michaelcoder9119
Would you consider, eventually, doing this with Italian cities during the rennesance
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Would you consider, eventually, doing this with Italian cities during the rennesance
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historyin3d
I've added the subtitles with the brief descriptions of the paths and locations. Enjoy!
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I've added the subtitles with the brief descriptions of the paths and locations. Enjoy!
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