How communities are working to preserve cultural heritage
An Introduction to Community-Centered Preservation
Rapa Nui Planning Session (2020-02) by CyArkCyArk
Embracing the Past for the Future
Communities are essential to cultural preservation efforts. Prioritizing community-centered preservation ensures authenticity, inclusivity, and the continued relevance of landmarks and traditions.
Traditional offering and cermony at IngapircaCyArk
Community Stories and Perspectives
Cultural heritage sites inform identity and can serve as a touchstone for connecting people, stories, and events of the past and today. Highlighting community stories from these places fosters pride, unity, and a deeper appreciation of diverse cultural legacies.
Dr. Ijeoma adjusts the total station at Busanyin shrine (2021) by CyArkCyArk
Local Capacity in Digital Preservation
Training communities in 3D documentation enables them to be the curators of their heritage, ensuring accurate representation and respectful access to cultural heritage.
Workers performing conservation work at the Lion of Babylon. (605-562 BC)World Monuments Fund
Conserving and Sustaining
Collaborations with communities underscore the value of cultural assets in economic development and prosperity.
CyArk Team and Bangladeshi Partners on Rapid Emergency Documentation program (2022) by CyArkCyArk
Learn More
Explore the stories below to see how the Cultural Heritage Center, CyArk and World Monuments Fund incorporate community-centered preservation into their work around the world.
