An old and eroded Japanese Inari torii gateway that symbolizes the transition from ordinary to sacred. It is typically found at the entrance of a shrine.

Japanese Torii Gate

Processed scan Lidar+photogrammetry dataset from Cyark Open Heritage Project: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/cyark
Processed in Reality Caputre ,  added water texture and reconstruction lines based on Peirene Fountain, ca. A. D. 160. by C. Iliakis, from Petros G. Themelis.
This work is under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode 

Pirene or Peirene is the name of a fountain or spring in Greek mythology, physically located in Corinth. It was said to be a favored watering-hole of Pegasus, sacred to the Muses. Poets would travel there to drink and receive inspiration.

In the 2nd century CE the traveler Pausanias describes Pirene as follows:

On leaving the market-place along the road to Lechaeum you come to a gateway, on which are two gilded chariots, one carrying Phaethon the son of Helius, the other Helius himself. A little farther away from the gateway, on the right as you go in, is a bronze Heracles.

Peirene Fountain, Corinth - Greece

V&A text: This is an image of Nandi, the sacred bull-calf. In Sanskrit Nandi means ‘joyfulness’ or ‘blissfulness’ and refers to the emotions experienced by a devotee in the presence of Lord Shiva. Temples dedicated to Shiva, the Hindu lord of creation and destruction, are found throughout the Indian subcontinent. An essential element in any Shiva temple is the image of Nandi. It occupies an axial position, focusing the attention of the faithful from the outer halls of the temple directly into its spiritual heart, the ‘garbhagrha’ (‘womb chamber’).
Late 16th century-early 17th century (made).

114 images, sony A600 gallery lighting, reality capture 1.1. Poorly captured ears, under foreleg and very shiny stone. Quite a reasonable model given that....

https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O24787/nandi-figure-unknown/

Nandi Bull

The lion of Goddess Ishtar, Nye Carlsberg Glyptotek (Copenhagen, Denmark). Made with Memento Beta.

1-3 The lshtar Gate in Babylon Nebuchadnezar (604-562 BC), the King of Babylon, started a series of ambitious building projects including the richly decorated lshtar Gate. A long processional avenue linked the sacred gate to the temple of the city god Marduk and his famous temple tower, known from the Bible as the Tower of  Babel. The facades of the lshtar Gate were decorated with reliefs in glazed tile, representing a dragon, Marduk's emblem, and a bull symbolising the weather god Adad. The processional route away
from the city was decorated with lions, the animals of Ishtar, goddess of love and war, They were to guard against advancing enemies, as is indicated by
the name ofthe gateway: Ishtar conquers its enemy.

The lion of Goddess Ishtar

Mount Fuji Volcano in Japan.  This model features less snow than other models I made of this mountain.

Japan’s Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called “Fuji-san,” it’s the country’s tallest peak, at 3,776 meters. A pilgrimage site for centuries, it’s considered one of Japan’s 3 sacred mountains, and summit hikes remain a popular activity. Its iconic profile is the subject of numerous works of art, notably Edo Period prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige.

Mount Fuji Volcano - Japan

ca. 1500, Kraków, Poland, Hungary

An exceptionally valuable monument of sacred goldsmiths from the treasury of the Miechów monastery (Poland), which has survived to our times, is the richly decorated late-gothic silver chalice with a six-leaf foot. It is assumed that it was created around 1500, perhaps in a workshop in Hungary or in the capital city of Krakow. There are precious stones on the base of the chalice: sapphire, amethyst, ruby and emerald. In the upper part of the foot, figures of the Virgin Mary and an unknown saint are visible.

**For more images and further information, visit:** 
https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/2979

Inventory number:  MZM/D/S/63

The Museum of Ziemia Miechowska in Miechów

**Regional Digitalisation Lab, MIK, Visiting Museums of Małopolska project** 

Project Visualization (3D model + textures): Wojciech Szczekan

Gothic chalice

Torii is the Japanese mysterious gateway to the Shinto shraine.

Torii separates the ordinary world from sacred world.

When you go through the torii, you are purfied.

for Archemy UE4

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LQTsAaNIsT-e4xUkpz6EIw1netA4zONM7fBVh-Kllzg/edit?usp=sharing

Torii

Imitates the battle sample. Double axes were known in the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, and often had a ritual or sacred significance. Consists of a handle and the axe head. Made of steel and shaped as two crescents, located symmetrically about the central axis of the handle. The axe tube goes into a flat tip, consisting of a notched "apple" and rhombic plume. The handle is steel, octagonal, with a knob on the end. The tip has engraving in Arabic (1201-?); both-the axe and the tip-decorated with floral ornament and stylized images of animals. The upper part of the handle is decorated with floral ornament inlaid with silver.


Country: Iran, Caucasus (?)

Time of production: XVIII-XX c.

Material: Steel

Decoration technique: Engraving, silvering

Sizes, cm: 84,5x21,0

Weight, kg: 1.729

Decorative Double-Bladed Battle Axe

The concept is loosely based around protecting and preserving the natural beauty of endangered coral reefs, and the aquatic life that inhabit them. In an ocean with ever spreading pollution, the Idyllic Cage is a safe-haven that separates reality from fantasy, preserving the inhabitants of these sacred waters from harm for eternity. 
I focused on an elegant design that lets the shaping do most of the work opposed to layering detail. The terrain emphasizes strong, vivid, full colors, bringing the surroundings to life. I hope you enjoy! 

Link to Minecraft Download - [Planetminecraft Download](http://www.planetminecraft.com/project/idyllic-cage/)

Social Media - 

[https://twitter.com/Dr__Bond](https://twitter.com/Dr__Bond)

Idyllic Cage

Mount Carmel is a coastal mountain range in northern Israel stretching from the Mediterranean Sea towards the southeast. A number of towns are situated there, most notably the city of Haifa, Israel's third largest city, located on the northern and western slopes. The range is a UNESCO biosphere reserve. 

Due to the lush vegetation on the sloped hillside, and many caves on the steeper side, Carmel became the haunt of criminals. In ancient Canaanite culture, high places were frequently considered to be sacred, and Mount Carmel appears to have been no exception.  

In mainstream Jewish, Christian, and Islamic thought, Elijah is associated with the mountain, and he is regarded as having sometimes resided on the mountain.  The Bible's book of 1 Kings 18, records a showdown between Elijah and the prophets of Baal. In that account, the God of Elijah sends fire from heaven to consume a sacrifice of testing, proving which diety is the true and living one.  The event takes place on this mountain.   -Nate Loper

Mount Carmel – North Israel by Mediterranean Sea

For centuries, the Fountain of Peirene was a crucial source of fresh water for the city of Corinth. The Greeks and Romans considered it a sacred location where the great Pegasus was tamed by a local hero. The 3rd century facade that is still visible at the site today showcases the best of Roman architecture and engineering.

CyArk 2018: Ancient Corinth - LiDAR - Terrestrial , Photogrammetry. Collected by The American School of Classical Studies at Athens , CyArk . Distributed by Open Heritage 3D. https://doi.org/10.26301/h3r7-t916

Fountain of Peirene - Corinth (CyArk Dataset)

For centuries, the Fountain of Peirene was a crucial source of fresh water for the city of Corinth. The Greeks and Romans considered it a sacred location where the great Pegasus was tamed by a local hero. The 3rd century facade that is still visible at the site today showcases the best of Roman architecture and engineering.

LiDAR and photogrammetric data are available for this project at openheritage3D.org

https://openheritage3d.org/project.php?id=h3r7-t916

A majestic 3D model of a towering holy angel with radiant golden wings and a mysterious, faceless head. Designed to feel divine, powerful, and otherworldly, this celestial being fits perfectly into fantasy games, cinematic scenes, and epic world-building projects.
Its glowing wing details, massive silhouette, and sacred aesthetic make it ideal for environments that need a divine guardian, ancient deity, or heavenly protector.

Holy Faceless Angel with Golden Wings

Cat goddess, Bastet, Egypt, Replica (h: ca.14 cm), Bronze Louvre (Paris). Private collection of bronzes about 1911. 
Bastet is the daughter of the sun god Re, depicted in Egyptian mythology as a cat goddess.
The cat was worshipped all over Egypt and was considered to be holy. Grain was very precious in ancient Egypt. Cats in particular offered effective protection from the vast numbers of mice and rats. They took the position of a house idol. The killing of a cat was sometimes a capital crime worthy of death.
"When a cat dies in a house, all the inhabitants of the house shave off their eyebrows [...]. The dead cats are taken to the town of Bubastis, embalmed and buried in sacred burial chambers. Herodotus (490/480 - 430/420 B.C.E.)

Bastet, Cat goddess, Egypt

Acorn from a forest in Vienna. 

The oaks (Quercus) are a genus of plants in the beech family (Fagaceae). In ancient religions, myths and legends, the oak was a sacred tree. All parts of the oak are slightly poisonous because of the tannins they contain. The fruits (acorns) are rich in carbohydrates and proteins and were used for fattening pigs.

Eichel aus einem Wald in Wien. 

Die Eichen (Quercus) sind eine Pflanzengattung in der Familie der Buchengewächse (Fagaceae). In den alten Religionen, Mythen und Sagen war die Eiche ein heiliger Baum. Alle Teile der Eiche sind wegen der enthaltenen Gerbstoffe leicht giftig. Die Früchte (Eicheln) sind reich an Kohlenhydraten und Proteinen und wurden zur Schweinemast genutzt, indem man die Schweine in die Wälder trieb.

Acorn

The Mosque of the Blessed Tree, a newly constructed 250-square-meter heritage mosque, stands as a testament to the reviving of our cultural architectural legacy. Incorporating Islamic architectural principles and traditional building techniques, this mosque serves as a example of heritage preservation. Located approximately 140 kilometers northeast of Amman, in the Safawi area of Mafraq, Jordan, this sacred site is meticulously maintained by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, alongside the Royal Committee for the Restoration of the Shrines of Prophets and Companions. Their efforts ensure the preservation of the site's cultural heritage for future generations.

Mosque of Tree of Al Buqayawiyya, Jordan

The Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) is located in [Lucerne, Switzerland](http://www.luzern.com/en/lion-monument).

The monument commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris, France.

The sculpture was designed by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, and finally hewn in 1820–1821 by Lukas Ahorn, in a former sandstone quarry near Lucerne.

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 "VisualSFM" > http://christophe.yamahata.fr/sketchfab/VisualSFM_lion.jpg
 
*3D photogrammetry reconstructed with VisualSFM*

The dying lion, Lucerne

Tlaloc, Aztec Exhibit, National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
Tehuacan, Puebla (900-1521 AC)

Tlaloc was a member of the pantheon of gods in Aztec religion. As supreme god of the rain, Tlaloc was also a god of earthly fertility and of water. He was widely worshipped as a beneficent giver of life and sustenance. However, he was also feared for his ability to send hail, thunder, and lightning, and for being the lord of the powerful element of water. Tlaloc is also associated with caves, springs, and mountains, most specifically the sacred mountain in which he was believed to reside. His animal forms include herons and water-dwelling creatures such as amphibians, snails, and possibly sea creatures, particularly shellfish.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tlaloc

God of Water: Tlaloc

In this project, I wanted to see what I could do with a somewhat larger polycount, and texture resolution. This creature is based off the animal called a tapir. I wanted it to be gilded  in different types of ritual objects to make it look more sacred and regal, in contrast with the beasts abominable form.

Exalted Beast

An ancient Egyptian falcon goddess inspired by sacred mythology and timeless desert civilizations. The figure combines a powerful falcon form with divine presence, symbolizing protection, sky dominion, and celestial authority. Perfect for fantasy games, historical scenes, mythological worlds, or cinematic environments, this model captures the mysticism and elegance of ancient Egypt with a strong, iconic silhouette.

Ancient Egyptian Falcon Goddess Sacred Mythic

Georeferenced Orthomosaic Map and Model. The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Within an earthen bank and ditch, a circle of some 50 white limestone slabs, all now fallen, surrounds a central stone ‘cove’ – a feature found only in major sacred sites. Nearby is enigmatic Gib Hill, a large burial mound.

Created in RealityScan by Epic Games from 814 images in 00h:03m:54s.

License: CC BY 4.0. Model created by Shiro Morturn - Sudbury Digital Imaging for documentation and educational purposes.

Sudbury Digital Imaging is working with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust on the Trent Valley Past and Present project, helping to connect communities with their heritage. (https://www.thetrentvalley.org.uk/projects/tvpp/)

Contour Map: ![](https://i.postimg.cc/vH3zHHzG/Arbor-Low-DSM-Contours-2026-03-19.jpg)

Scalerfield Image: ![](https://i.postimg.cc/qRscfkq3/Arbor-Low-Gibb-Hill-Drone-Mapping-EDL-Shader-Scalerfield.jpg)

Arbor Low and Gibb Hill Map Peak District

The Nepomuk Chapel in Mauerbach is a small Baroque structure from the early 18th century and was built around 1722. It is one of the typical open canopy chapels erected in honor of Saint John of Nepomuk, an important patron saint of bridges and water. The chapel is open on all sides through round-arched openings and is supported by pillars, giving it a pavilion-like character. Inside stands a statue of the saint, who is venerated as a martyr and patron saint against water-related dangers.

A surrounding balustrade delineates the sacred space and is adorned with decorative putto figures, which, as cherubim, symbolize the heavenly sphere. The chapel is a typical example of Baroque popular piety and remains a culturally and historically significant monument to this day.

Nepomukkapelle

This is pure computational topology. 
Not sculpted by hand, this model is the direct 3D output of the Polytopic Archetypal Projection Protocol (PAPP).
The Origin: The seed is the Shamseh, a radial star pattern from Islamic sacred geometry. 
Its 2D ratios were fed into an "algebraic transducer", mapped onto a 4D space using a Fibonacci lattice on an $S^3$ hypersphere, and projected into 3D via a Hopf fibration.
The Build (V5.1): Driven exclusively by the Golden Ratio ($\phi$) and Euclidean metrics, it generates hyper-dense, crystallized concentric shells—a "Cosmic Onion".
Network Science Data: Vertices: 163,892 deterministic nodes.
Clustering (C): 0.847 (pathologically high local density).
Path Length: 30.14.It acts like a "harmonic glass": locally perfect but lacking the small-world routing of our later builds.
Visual proof that coherent math collapses into brutal spatial elegance.

Shamseh V5.1 "Cosmic Onion"

This 3D model represents the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most recognizable and meaningful symbols in Christian and Catholic devotional art. The Sacred Heart symbolizes Christ’s infinite love, mercy, and sacrifice for humanity.

This model is designed with attention to sculptural detail and proportions, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as:

Religious visualizations

Virtual church environments

Historical and cultural projects

Games and real-time rendering

Animation and cinematic scenes

Educational and devotional content

The Sacred Heart devotion has been an important part of Christian spirituality for centuries, inspiring art, prayer, and devotion that emphasize Christ’s boundless love and mercy.

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