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Scientists have created an
interactive
digital model of King Richard III's grave and skeleton. Enthusiasts can explore the model with the 3D-sharing platform Sketchfab.
Credit: University of Leicester
A new digital model of the original grave of English King Richard III offers a three-dimensional glimpse into this humble resting place.
Richard III's lost skeleton was
discovered
under a parking lot in Leicester in 2012. He'd been buried in a too-short, hastily dug grave after his
death in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. One year ago, the king got a
long-delayed royal funeral when his remains were re-interred in Leicester Cathedral.
In honor of this one-year anniversary, the University of Leicester has released a digital 3D model of
Richard III's original grave. The model
highlights
features of Richard's grave and skeleton, including the king's missing feet, which were lost sometime between 1485 and the modern day, when someone dug a trench that severed them. [
Gallery: The Search for Richard III's Remains (Photos)]
Published on March 30, 2016 03:00