Pons Aemilius - Roman Bridge Digital Reconstruction

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Digital reconstruction of Rome's ancient Pons Rotto bridge to its former glory as the Pons Aemilius, built in 68 BCE, is now a stunning reality. The last remaining fragment of this historic bridge, ravaged by floods and time on the Tiber River, has been meticulously reassembled using photographs and drawings from the 1500s, 1600s, and 1700s. To bring back to life this ancient marvel, cutting-edge technology was employed. Photographs served as the foundation for reconstructing the last remaining fragment of the bridge, while historical drawings provided the blueprint for the rest of its structure. The process involved printing each segment in series and then bonding them together using high-strength ABS cement. To achieve a seamless finish, High Pol 5 was expertly applied to smooth out surfaces, creating an almost imperceptible join between segments. To replicate the bridge's stone finish, painstaking attention to detail ensured that every element, from texture to color, was meticulously recreated. The result is nothing short of breathtaking – a testament to human ingenuity and determination to uncover the past. For those interested in learning more about the digital reconstruction process, procedures are available upon request.