International Workshop on Digitalization of Cultural Heritage
There are many historical sites in Iraq, six of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Erbil Citadel. Some of the cultural sites faced demolition in times of conflicts or by time, some of them are currently not accessible for foreigners or scientists. Information about Iraq’s Cultural Heritage is mainly tangible but to make it independent from local developments and accessible for a larger, international target group digitalization is necessary.
On April 29th, 2024, Professor Julia Schnitzer of Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences led a captivating workshop titled “Digitalization of Cultural Heritage”, organized by the Computer Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Tishk International University (TIU). The event delved into the exciting world of how digital technologies are transforming how we preserve, access, and interact with our cultural heritage. Professor Schnitzer, a renowned expert in the field, likely addressed the immense potential of digitization for safeguarding artifacts, historical documents, and landmarks. The workshop attendees presumably gained valuable insights into the latest techniques for digital documentation, 3D modeling, and virtual reality applications in cultural heritage management.
The huge advances that we are witnessing in digitization technologies over the past decades are opening the door to conservation, preservation, restoration and dissemination of our tangible cultural heritage on an unprecedented scale. New documentation methods give us today the opportunity, not only to experience the beauty and value of these cultural assets, but also to share and distribute them all over the world. Nowhere is this impact greater than in the vast field of imaging.
The workshop served as a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas and best practices in the realm of cultural digitalization. Prof. Schnitzer’s engaging presentation emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, urging attendees to bridge the gap between heritage conservation and technological advancement. Through interactive sessions and case studies, participants gained insights into cutting-edge methodologies and emerging technologies shaping the field. Prof. Schnitzer’s expertise and passion inspired attendees to explore new avenues for safeguarding and showcasing cultural heritage in the digital age.
