ANU Archaeologist Releases Interactive Mobile App For Angkor Temples
By
B2B Cambodia
on
Building on the success of the iBook “An Interactive Guide to Angkor” which was recently awarded the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s Gold Award for Best Travel Guide of 2018 a researcher from the Australian National University (ANU) has released a new app that acts as a virtual tour guide for one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions – the temples of Angkor in Cambodia.
The Angkor Audio Tour app guides users through one of the world’s most spectacular ancient temple sites providing a fun, informative perspective on the archaeological site.
The app’s creator, Dr Dougald O’Reilly of the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology, spent seven years undertaking research in Cambodia and said he has developed a close personal tie to the region.
“Angkor is one of the wonders of the ancient world, it’s a very large site with literally hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist monuments,” Dr O’Reilly said.
“They are massive structures that are really awe inspiring, it’s one of the world’s biggest tourist attractions visited by more than two million visitors each year now.”
Dr O’Reilly said the app comprises an audio guide, narrated by Southeast Asia expert Professor Charles Higham, and maps help keep visitors on track.
“We did a great deal of research to put this project together so that the app can give users a deeper understanding than you would get if you were flipping through a guidebook,” he said.
“It gives you a more personal experience allowing visitors to block out the crowds and listen as what is before you is explained.”
“It’s packed full of little gems, like facts about Cambodian culture and environment and stories of mythology.”
To download the app for iOS or Android search for ‘Angkor Audio Tour’ in the Apple store or Google Play store. The iBook, An Interactive Guide to Angkor, is available from iTunes.
https://www.interactiveangkor.com/
FOR MEDIA INTERVIEW:
Dr Dougald O'Reilly
ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology
T: 02 6125 0622
M: 0405 903 062
E: [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT:
Aaron Walker
ANU Media Team
T: 62125 7979 or 0418 307 213
E: [email protected]
The Angkor Audio Tour app guides users through one of the world’s most spectacular ancient temple sites providing a fun, informative perspective on the archaeological site.
The app’s creator, Dr Dougald O’Reilly of the ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology, spent seven years undertaking research in Cambodia and said he has developed a close personal tie to the region.
“Angkor is one of the wonders of the ancient world, it’s a very large site with literally hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist monuments,” Dr O’Reilly said.
“They are massive structures that are really awe inspiring, it’s one of the world’s biggest tourist attractions visited by more than two million visitors each year now.”
Dr O’Reilly said the app comprises an audio guide, narrated by Southeast Asia expert Professor Charles Higham, and maps help keep visitors on track.
“We did a great deal of research to put this project together so that the app can give users a deeper understanding than you would get if you were flipping through a guidebook,” he said.
“It gives you a more personal experience allowing visitors to block out the crowds and listen as what is before you is explained.”
“It’s packed full of little gems, like facts about Cambodian culture and environment and stories of mythology.”
To download the app for iOS or Android search for ‘Angkor Audio Tour’ in the Apple store or Google Play store. The iBook, An Interactive Guide to Angkor, is available from iTunes.
https://www.interactiveangkor.com/
FOR MEDIA INTERVIEW:
Dr Dougald O'Reilly
ANU School of Archaeology and Anthropology
T: 02 6125 0622
M: 0405 903 062
E: [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT:
Aaron Walker
ANU Media Team
T: 62125 7979 or 0418 307 213
E: [email protected]