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Portyl

Name: Portyl
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Step into the past with state-of-the-art XR technology. Transform modern ruins into hyper-realistic 3D worlds, complete with animated citizens and expert-verified reconstructions, right on your mobile device.

Key Figures

Downloads

100

User Rating

5.0/5

Total Ratings

Publisher

Histoury Incorporated

Experience History Like Never Before

Portyl blends cutting-edge XR technology with historical precision to turn ancient ruins into immersive, living environments right on your device.

Stunning 3D Reconstructions

Witness historical sites restored to their former glory with high-resolution graphics developed alongside prominent archeologists.

Interactive Living History

Walk through ancient streets populated with animated citizens, soldiers, and animals for a truly cinematic exploration of the past.

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Screenshots

Portyl - Portyl app interface showing available XR historical tours for Rome and Herculaneum — Portyl app interface showing available XR historical tours for Rome and Herculaneum

Portyl - High resolution 3D XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum with marching soldiers and classical temples — High resolution 3D XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum with marching soldiers and classical temples

Portyl - Interactive map of Rome in the Portyl app showing historical sites for XR reconstruction like the Colosseum and Temple of Hadrian. — Interactive map of Rome in the Portyl app showing historical sites for XR reconstruction like the Colosseum and Temple of Hadrian.

Portyl - A person holding a tablet showing an augmented reality reconstruction of ancient Roman ruins in front of the actual historical site — A person holding a tablet showing an augmented reality reconstruction of ancient Roman ruins in front of the actual historical site

Portyl - XR reconstruction of the ancient Roman Colosseum with a large bronze statue in the foreground — XR reconstruction of the ancient Roman Colosseum with a large bronze statue in the foreground

Portyl - High-fidelity 3D XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum with statues and citizens — High-fidelity 3D XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman forum with statues and citizens

Portyl - XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman plaza with statues and historical buildings in the Portyl app — XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman plaza with statues and historical buildings in the Portyl app

Portyl - 3D XR reconstruction of ancient Roman soldiers standing in a historical city street within the Portyl app — 3D XR reconstruction of ancient Roman soldiers standing in a historical city street within the Portyl app

Portyl - High-resolution 3D XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman interior hall with people in period clothing — High-resolution 3D XR reconstruction of an ancient Roman interior hall with people in period clothing

Description

The Portyl app uses state of the art XR combined with incredible 3D graphics to recreate historical sites the way they looked thousands of years ago. The magic of Portyl is how precise it places the reconstructed sites over the top of the current ruins enabling tourists to walk around and experience history through their phone/tablet screen. In Rome, for instance, you not only see the reconstructions, but also the citizens, soldiers, war elephants, chariots – the daily life and spectacle that was ancient Rome. For historical accuracy, all portal venues are created under the consultation of prominent Roman Historians and Archeologists. PORTYL FEATURES: - Advanced XR high-resolution 3D recreations - Fully animated creatures and characters - 60+ languages supported - Full Audio support including sound effects and spoken narration - Integrated Map with navigation HOW TO USE PORTYL: - After installing and purchasing a ticket pack - Download the venues on the Tours page (preferably by WIFI). - Use the map to navigate to one of the locations - Once at a location a large thumbnail on the tours page will indicate the venue you can experience. - Click the thumbnail select one of the following (if both are available): - Scan a Launch Point (a sign or unique feature which helps us identify where you are standing). This is a more precise placement. - Free Range (the ability to simply scan the ground and Portyl will figure out where you are standing). This is a less precise placement. - Once in the XR experience, tap the screen and select the bird icon to enter birds-eye view and then select another blue circle to teleport to that spot and view from there. MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Portyl is a geo-located real-time rendered 3d environment. It requires a lot of horsepower! In general the higher-end device you have, the better experience, certainly something less than 5 years old, and a higher-end model. Recommended: iPhone 11 or newer with at least 4GB RAM PERMISSIONS REQUIRED: - Location: Portyl requires access your device's location to place you in the virtual world as well as for map navigation. - Microphone: Portyl needs to "hear" your questions for some AI features. - Camera: Portyl needs to "see" where you are in the real world to launch XR scenes and place you in the virtual world. - Data Services: Not a permission, but a requirement for use. WiFi or 5G PERMISSIONS REQUESTED: - Notifications: For instance, notifications when a user comes within 50 km of an available site. Occasional app updates, etc. No spamming and incessant notifications. - Photos and Videos: As we add features like the Portyl Selfie feature, screenshot sharing, etc.