Phoenix of Gaza: Virtual Reality Exhibit

The Phoenix of Gaza XR is a virtual gateway to pre-destruction Gaza. Open to the entire Yale community December 3–6, this extended reality project features hundreds of videos and images of daily activities in Gaza taken with a 360-degree camera. The vast majority of the locations captured are historical places in the Gaza Strip before they were destroyed (about 80% of the Gaza Strip has been destroyed since October 7, 2023). The Phoenix of Gaza XR, with its 360-degree documentation of a land scarred by destruction, includes images and videos of historical monuments, cultural sites, public squares, universities, schools, cafes, streets, agricultural areas, parks, beaches, markets, and amusement places. This virtual tour also connects audiences to Palestinian culture through footage of weddings, stitching workshops, dabke (traditional dance), palm harvesting, clay and pottery making, and the work of other artisans.

The VR exhibit, featuring headsets that offer an immersive window into pre-destruction Gaza, will be installed in HQ at 320 York Street (room 102) and open for visits by classes, groups, faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Virtual Reality exhibit in the Humanities Quadrangle open to all! Sign up for the opportunity to experience the Phoenix of Gaza exhibition and immerse yourself—with VR glasses—in images and videos of pre-destruction Gaza. Open 9:00 am–4:00 pm, December 4–6. Sign up for a 20-minute VR session.