Immersive Holy Grail Experience Combines AI Technology with Historical Research in Spain

The integration of artificial intelligence with historical research has enabled the development of an innovative immersive experience documenting the Holy Grail's journey from Jerusalem to Valencia, with particular focus on its strategic stop in La Sotonera, Huesca. Dr. Ana Mafé García, president of the 'El Camino del Santo Grial' Cultural Association and a renowned international researcher, led the historical and heritage advisory work, ensuring academic soundness and cultural value throughout the project.

Dr. Mafé provided direct advisory support to the company responsible for the design, conceptualization, production, and equipment of the immersive reality experience, establishing the scientific foundations that validate the representation of the Holy Chalice's journey. The project traces the artifact's path from the Last Supper in Jerusalem through Rome and Aragon until its final arrival at the Cathedral of Valencia, relying on documental rigor and tangible heritage rather than legend.

One of the most significant innovations involves the integration of artificial intelligence support, which has facilitated document analysis, source comparison, systematization of historical data, and organization of stage scripts. This synergy between AI and humanistic knowledge has optimized production times while strengthening narrative coherence and maintaining historical accuracy. As Dr. Mafé explained, artificial intelligence serves as a helpful tool for complex projects requiring the synthesis of centuries of history into accessible formats for diverse audiences.

The resulting immersive experience will allow visitors to discover the spiritual, artistic, and cultural legacy of the Holy Grail through a multisensory perspective, reinforcing the value of the territory and emphasizing La Sotonera's importance as a key historical site. This project forms part of a broader strategy seeking official nomination of The Way of the Holy Grail as a European Cultural Route recognized by the Council of Europe at https://www.coe.int/en/web/cultural-routes.

Funded through European 'Next Generation EU' funds as part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) at https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/recovery-plan-europe_en, the project represents an exceptional opportunity for internationalizing Aragonese heritage. Successful candidacy would provide visibility for the historical, spiritual, and scenic wealth of enclaves such as La Sotonera and the Monastery of San Juan de la Peña at a European level while serving as a strategic tool for territorial development through cultural networks, sustainable tourism, and cross-border cooperation.