Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

In November 2018 CyArk documented the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral in collaboration with the Directorate General of Sites and Monuments and the Secretaria de Cultura, Agenda Digital de Cultura. Citibanamex Compromiso Social supported the project. Subject to earthquake damage over the centuries of its existence, a 2017 earthquake caused further damage to the structure. Using laser scanning technology, photogrammetry, and drones, CyArk digitally capturing details of the structure today. This information will aid site managers in restoration work and preserving the cathedral, one of Mexico's most important religious and historic sites. Built on top of the capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral exemplifies the dynamic nature of a city and nation influenced by its indigenous and colonial histories. The Cathedral complex is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico and composed of four buildings: the cathedral, the sagrario or sacristy, the Capilla de las Animas, and the Ex curia building. The expansively ornate cathedral draws visitors from around the world and remains an active religious center for Mexicans today. External Project Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/yQIiSHwJIYFsKg Additional Info Link: https://cyark.org/projects/mexico-city-metropolitan-cathedral