Multidisciplinary Augmented Reality Application for Preserving Türkiye's National History and Cultural Memory
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study examines the reenactment of two historical events that hold a pivotal place in the Republic of Türkiye's founding process through augmented reality technology. The scope of the research is limited to İzmir-focused content related to the Great Offensive, which took place between 26 August and 9 September 1922, and the proclamation of the Republic on 29 October 1923. The study is based on the results of a two-stage scientific research project titled Zafere Doğru 2023. Aiming to make an original contribution by relating the discipline of history to new technologies such as augmented reality, the project focuses, from a technical perspective, on an augmented reality-based application for camera-supported mobile devices. Developed for mobile devices running the Android operating system, the application has a sustainable potential for use due to its updatable content structure and adaptability to different contexts; its technical infrastructure has also been designed in a way that can be adapted to iOS-based systems. Within the scope of the project, 68 historical events were identified; materials such as documents, photographs, paintings, and illustrations were compiled from archives, and 2D animations and 3D augmented reality models were created for 58 of these events. Through its location-based structure, historical events that occurred within the boundaries of İzmir were reenacted using models superimposed on camera images and sound elements in selected scenes. In this respect, the project presents an innovative example of an application for the preservation and transmission of historical heritage through digital technologies. The academic and professional experiences gained during the project also contributed to updating relevant educational programs.
Institution: Dokuz Eylül University
Language: Turkish
Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7160300831