Beit Lehi Foundation

06/02/2023

Amazing history can now come to life. What will Beit Lehi’s visitor center be like? We’re working on it!

05/09/2019

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01/25/2019

Archaeological finds are critical to understanding the past, and sharing them is critical to our future. That's where digital media comes into play - capturing content for preservation so that history can be shared with all!

As shown in the article post on Qumran, Yakov holds a pot from the cave, and this is an example of gorilla content development as UVU students capture what is known as an Object VR of the famous Copper Pot found in the recent excavations. The excavations are led by our very own Dr. Oren Gutfeld, lead archaeologist for the Beit Lehi Regional Project.

What's intersting about this video? This represents gorilla 'photography' capture at its best. Location was at the Dan Hotel, Jerusalem, in the room of Digital Media students, at 2:00 am. The Hebrew University at Jerusalem was closed after an all-day work session at Beit Lehi and the cataloging had to be done before the opportunity was lost. No showers - just straight to work. Watch the pot closely as it turns in-sync with the camera controlling the shots. Other objects were also photographed from the Beit Lehi site – all slated for cataloging in a digital archive for later use in media publications and scientific research. All part of the job!

01/24/2019

When the Beit Lehi Regional Project is associated with archaeologists like this, it is reassuring the work being done on the site is in good hands. A very nice read of the work being done at Qumran, Israel, with Oren Gutfeld and others leading the charge. Who knows what the future holds for Beit Lehi?

Winter excavation yields information on how an ascetic desert community lived and where it hid its precious sacred texts -- and gives pointers for where to search next

01/22/2019

A new VR image of an entrance to several pillar caves, one collapsed, and another that will blow your minds. But...you'll have to wait for the final version under development to see this amazing example of craftsmanship at Beit Lehi in Israel.

Collapsed Pillar Caves Entrance Location: Beit Lehi – Horvat A'muda VR – Node 2 of 5 This is a production test of one of the many Giga-VR images taken at Beit Lehi, Israel by Interaction Design srtudents in the Digital Media program at Utah Valley University. Once completed, many of these VR ima...

11/16/2018

Example work being done on new materials by students for Foundation. Location: Beit Lehi – dig site of Horvat A'muda at what we call for media development reasons the Conch Pillar Cave – VR Node 3 of 3 as part of a series.

Conch Pillar Cave Location: Beit Lehi – Horvat A'muda VR – Node 3 of 3 This is a production test of one of the many Giga-VR images taken at Beit Lehi, Israel by Interaction Design srtudents in the Digital Media program at Utah Valley University. Once completed, many of these VR images will be us...

11/08/2018

Now for public view, take the time to watch “Monumental” on as new evidence of Iron Age settlement challenges long-held scientific beliefs to the contrary.

Monumental offers viewers a unique perspective into recent discoveries at the Beit Lehi site during excavation work October 2017. Archaeologists' Oren Gutfeld,…

05/06/2018

The new Enhanced BeitvLehi Brochure, featuring Zapcodes to view augmented reality and virtual reality experiences of Beit Lehi, is now complete and available at official presentations, Fun-for-Less Tours, and other approved venues. Gettm while they last!

05/06/2018

Pre-trip packing as students prep still image VR equipment and a new 360° video system. Stay tuned for example media that will definitely impress.

11/30/2017

Hot off the press – The Foundation, IAA, and Hebrew University bring fantastic 'Offical' news of the dig from October this year. Amazing what to think that so much more is ready to be discovered in the newly expanded area around Beit Lehi. Follow news on Twitter

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08/30/2017

We've had some amazing page views over the last few days - most likely due to the upcoming dig at the Beit Lehi site in October. There is still a few slots for those interested in going so contact Alan Rudd to get final details. We promise, an amazing experience awaits – like finding inscriptions in a newly discovered Oil Press this past May!