Capturing the Agios Achilios of Pentalofos is an interdisciplinary heritage documentation project led by Utah Valley University’s Architecture and Digital Media programs in collaboration with local partners in Pentalofos, Greece. The project combines traditional architectural surveying with advanced technologies—including LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, and extended reality (XR)—to digitally document and interpret the historic church of Agios Achilios. Through hands-on fieldwork and immersive digital reconstruction, UVU students gain real-world experience in cultural heritage preservation while contributing to the long-term safeguarding and global accessibility of an important historic site. The project supports UNESCO’s goals for quality education, sustainable communities, and international partnerships by linking education, technology, and community-based cultural stewardship.
