Founded in 2013, Iconem works to create digital replicas of threatened places around the world. The 3D models serve both cultural heritage experts and the general audience. Iconem curates its photorealistic 3D images and models for exhibitions, immersing the public in distant cultural heritage sites and cities.

Experiential innovations make it possible to stand at the foot of a soaring minaret in a remote Afghan valley or wander through an ancient citadel. IMMERSIVE exhibitions plunge visitors into the vibrant colours, grand dimensions, minute details, and soundscapes that define our treasured heritage.

In parallel, the scientific community leverages these high-resolution datasets for archaeological assessment, preventative conservation, damage assessment, and restoration preparation. The Iconem team consists of people with a wide range of backgrounds – architects, IT engineers, photogrammetrists, project managers, archaeologists, 3D specialists and graphic designers – all united by the same passion for our heritage.

Iconem has produced over 200 digital replicas of sites, including the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan, Palmyra in Syria, Venice in Italy, and Angkor in Cambodia. We work with international organisations such as UNESCO, national governments, local authorities and we have outreached projects for the greater audience in collaboration with French and international museums, like the Smithsonian Institution in D.C., the Louvre Museum in Paris, the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.