Section outline

    • This augmented reality application provides a training environment for learning and practising the laboratory micro-excavation of funerary urns. Users can download the Android application, the image target required for the augmented reality experience, its user manual, and watch a demonstration video showcasing its main features.

    • Installation User Manual VRUrn File PDF

      Read the installation instructions, system requirements and guidance for using the application.

    • Android application - ARChaeoUrn File APK

      Download the installation package for Android devices.

    • Image Target File PDF

      Download and print (or display on another device) the image target required to launch the augmented reality experience.

    • Application demonstration video File MP4

      The following video presents the main workflow and features of the augmented reality application.

    • Additional video: The scientific publication associated with this application includes a different supplementary video. It can be accessed through the publication link below.

      Related publication

      The design, development and evaluation of this application are presented in the following scientific publication:

      Zaragoza, L., Benedito, J., Melchor, J. M., Interdonato, E., & Juan, M. C. (2026). Exploring funerary heritage through augmented reality: A training application for the micro-excavation of funerary urns in the laboratory. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 78, 135–144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.003

      How to cite this application

      When citing this application in academic publications, teaching materials, presentations or other works, please use the following reference:

      Zaragoza, L., Benedito, J., Melchor, J. M., Interdonato, E., & Juan, M. C. (2026). Exploring funerary heritage through augmented reality: A training application for the micro-excavation of funerary urns in the laboratory. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 78, 135–144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.003

      Licence and terms of use

      Except where otherwise indicated, the materials made available on this page are distributed under Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

      You may download and share these materials provided that appropriate attribution is given, that they are not used for commercial purposes, and that they are not modified or adapted.

      By downloading the application, the user manual or any other material from this page, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these terms of use.

      Disclaimer

      The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Agence Erasmus+ France / Education Formation. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

      © Universitat Politècnica de València 2026

    • This virtual reality application provides an immersive training environment for learning and practising the laboratory micro-excavation of funerary urns. Users can download the application, its installation and user manual, and watch a demonstration video showcasing its main features and interaction techniques.

    • Installation User Manual File PDF

      Read the installation instructions, system requirements and guidance for using the application.

    • Download Meta Quest application APK VRUrn 1.9 File APK

      Download the installation package for Meta Quest headsets.

    • Application demonstration video File MP4

      The following video presents the main workflow and features of the virtual reality application.

    • Additional video: The scientific publication associated with this application includes a different supplementary video. It can be accessed through the publication link below.

      Related publication

      The design, development and evaluation of this application are presented in the following scientific publication:

      Juan, M.-C., Benedito, J., Melchor, J. M., Higuera, F., Interdonato, E. An immersive virtual reality training application for laboratory micro-excavation of funerary urns. Virtual Reality (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-026-01435-x

      How to cite this application

      When citing this application in academic publications, teaching materials, presentations or other works, please use the following reference:

      Juan, M.-C., Benedito, J., Melchor, J. M., Higuera, F., Interdonato, E. An immersive virtual reality training application for laboratory micro-excavation of funerary urns. Virtual Reality (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-026-01435-x

      Licence and terms of use

      Except where otherwise indicated, the materials made available on this page are distributed under Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

      You may download and share these materials provided that appropriate attribution is given, that they are not used for commercial purposes, and that they are not modified or adapted.

      By downloading the application, the user manual or any other material from this page, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these terms of use.

      Disclaimer

      The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Agence Erasmus+ France / Education Formation. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

      © Universitat Politècnica de València 2026

    • This interactive web-based non-immersive Virtual Reality application provides a training environment for learning and practising the laboratory micro-excavation of funerary urns. Users can access the application, download its user manual, and watch a demonstration video showcasing its main features and interaction techniques.

    • User manual File PDF

      Read the guidance for using the application.

    • Application demonstration video File MP4

      The following video presents the main workflow and features of the interactive web-based application.

    • WebChaeoUrn_web URL

      Access to the web application

    • Related publication

      The design, development and evaluation of this application are presented in the following scientific publication:

      Juan, M.-C., Benedito, J., Melchor, J. M., Zaragoza, L., & Baratta, G. Digital Technologies for Funerary Urn Micro-Excavation Training: Video, Interactive Web-Based, and Augmented Reality Approaches. Electronics (2026). (In press).

      How to cite this application

      When citing this application in academic publications, teaching materials, presentations or other works, please use the following reference:

      Juan, M.-C., Benedito, J., Melchor, J. M., Zaragoza, L., & Baratta, G. Digital Technologies for Funerary Urn Micro-Excavation Training: Video, Interactive Web-Based, and Augmented Reality Approaches. Electronics (2026). (In press).

      Licence and terms of use

      Except where otherwise indicated, the materials made available on this page are distributed under Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

      You may download and share these materials provided that appropriate attribution is given, that they are not used for commercial purposes, and that they are not modified or adapted.

      By downloading the application, the user manual or any other material from this page, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted these terms of use.

      Disclaimer

      The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Agence Erasmus+ France / Education Formation. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

      © Universitat Politècnica de València 2026