The Virtual Recreation of Mani's Auto de Fe (1562): Methodology and Approach to an Historical Event

In the context of heritage conservation, an important and recently developed part of any project is its virtual restitution. Virtual modelling is a growing discipline, used for various purposes, both academic and recreational. Thanks to the use of 3D reconstruction and augmented reality, it is possible to reconstruct an historical event and create an interactive experience aimed at a large audience. Praeteritas Urbes, in collaboration with INAH (Museo Regional de Palacio Cantón) and a multidisciplinary group of researchers, intends to reconstruct an important historical event for the history of the colonial period in the Mayan area, the Auto de Fe of Maní of 1562. This article discusses the methodology used to conduct the project, including the process of the virtual reconstruction of the former convent of St. Michael the Archangel, the virtual recreation of the historical characters, and the curation of a virtual museum exhibition. © 2023 IMEKO TC TC4. All rights reserved.