“We get to travel where we always wanted to go, with no visa”—Grand Imam Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad. When diplomatic relations prevent physical pilgrimage, virtual reality enables spiritual connection across hostile borders. Pakistani Muslims and Christians explore Jerusalem’s sacred sites together despite geopolitical impossibility, demonstrating how digital spaces transcend political constraints to enable people-to-people peacebuilding.

Every polygon becomes political when rebuilding Jerusalem in virtual reality. Creating accurate 3D models of contested sacred sites requires unprecedented interfaith consultation, theological sensitivity, and cultural diplomacy. This technical deep-dive reveals how collaborative virtual architecture serves dual purposes: preserving cultural heritage and creating neutral digital spaces where divided communities can encounter their shared sacred geography.