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After the Return: Readiness and Responsibility in Hosting Digitally Repatriated Heritage
* By Ahmad Mohammed, PhD Researcher, Department of Archaeology, Durham University In the previous article “Beyond Access: Rethinking Ownership, Justice, and Decolonization in Digital Repatriation Initiatives“, I have examined the conceptual landscape of digital repatriation, highlighting both the empowering potential and colonial pitfalls of returning cultural heritage in digital form. This follow-up extends that inquiry
Strategic Planning for Heritage Managers
From 9 to 11 May 2025, HERITΛGE hosted an online workshop on strategic planning for heritage managers, led by Dr Alexandros Papalexandris. The workshop brought together 18 participants from 13 countries across Africa and Europe, aiming to strengthen strategic thinking, build organisational capacity, and support long term planning in the heritage field. Over three days,
You’re Invited: Join Us for the Presentation of Our Summer School on Engaging Communities in Cultural Heritage
We are delighted to invite you to the closing presentation of the International Summer School on Engaging Communities in Cultural Heritage, taking place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 20:00, at the Dimitrakopoulos Building in Paroikia, Paros. Over the past two weeks, a dynamic group of heritage professionals and students from around the world has
Third Online Networking Convening of Africa Grantees
On 25 June 2025, the Africa Grants Team hosted the third online networking convening for the 2024 grantees. 65 people attended, including the grantees, HERITAGE staff, Regranting Committee members, and representatives from the Mellon Foundation and other African donors. HERITAGE’s Richard A. Brown opened the session with a warm welcome, followed by Dimitra Gialesa of
What Future for Sacred Places in the Age of Climate and Virtuality?
By Ibrahim Tchan, Climate change does not only erode landscapes or materials. It threatens gestures, rituals, stories—what binds people to their territories, to their ancestors, to their sense of belonging. In the face of this, should we simply document, archive, observe the loss? Or should we begin to invent new forms of presence, capable of extending
Building Local Capacity for Heritage Conservation in Harar Jugal, Ethiopia
by Xanthippi Kontogianni, Ethiopian Program Manager, HERITΛGE Harar Jugal, the fortified historic town recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a living testament to Ethiopia’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. With its intricate alleyways, traditional Harari houses, centuries-old mosques, and lively open markets, Harar has long served as a cultural and commercial melting