The Heidentor

The “Twin it! – 3D for Europe's culture” campaign by Europeana raises awareness of the importance of 3D digitisation of cultural objects. Learn more about the Austrian contribution to the campaign of several 3D models of the Heidentor in Petronell-Carnuntum.

**Wien Umgebung - NÖ - Petronell-Carnuntum - Tetrapylon / sog. Heidentor**
Birgit und Peter Kainz, Wien Museum

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The “Heidentor” in 3D

How do you digitise a monument? The “Twin it!” campaign presents new 3D digitisation projects of well-known and cultural monuments from all over Europe that are at risk.

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**Das Heidentor bei Petronell, Anonym, Kunst- und Verlagshandlung Artaria & Co.**
Albertina Wien

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The Heidentor of Petronell-Carnuntum from past to present

On the history and significance of the Heidentor since its construction in the 4th century.

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**Technisches Zeichnen der Apsiden in den Nischen der Attikazone**
Landessammlungen Niederösterreich

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The 3D reconstruction of the Heidentor

New and old come together: This 3D model reconstructs what the Heidentor might have looked like 2,000 years ago.

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**Drohnenaufnahme des heutigen Heidentors**
Landessammlungen Niederösterreich

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Making-of

What is needed to digitise a monument in 3D that is over 12 metres high and wide? The making-of video explains the drone flight and the design of the 3D models.

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**Ansicht des Heidentors von Südosten, Lithografie, um 1869**
Prof. Werner Jobst, Das Heidentor von Carnuntum – Ein spätantikes Triumphalmonument am Donaulimes, Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Wien 2001, Zwei Abbildungen S. 77

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The Heidentor in the 19th century

Two historical views from the 19th century testify to the transformation of the Heidentor over time.

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