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The aim is to analyze the Koan Asklepieion using game engines and virtual reality to understand spatial dynamics during ancient festivals.

Press Play to Enter: Serious Gaming and the Body at the Asklepieion of Kos

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Examines how digital tools explore spatial dynamics and social practices in ancient Koan festivals, implying new research avenues.

The aim is to analyze the Koan Asklepieion using game engines and virtual reality to understand spatial dynamics during ancient festivals.
Utilized game engines and virtual reality to study the 2nd century BC Koan Asklepieion.
Examined processional routes and spatial areas suitable for rituals and observation.
Related movement and perception to the physical characteristics of the Asklepieion.
Digital environments aid in analyzing how bodies interacted with the space at the Asklepieion.
Found that steep slopes and retaining walls significantly influenced festival logistics.
Demonstrated that game engines help visualize ephemeral historical participant experiences.

Müller et al. (2026) studied this question.

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