Estonia’s government is embarking on an ambitious journey to digitize over half of the nation’s cultural heritage by 2030. With a budget of €20 million, this initiative will emphasize the 3D digitization of heritage structures and archaeological materials, a movement previously lacking national coordination. The drive aims to blend preservation with accessibility, ensuring that Estonia’s rich history is just a click away.
Estonia aims to digitize over half of its cultural heritage by 2030, focusing on 3D access to various historical artifacts through a €20 million government project. Past successes have already digitized more than 40% of certain heritage archives, and the new initiative will expand to more recent history and thematic collections, enhancing public engagement.
With the planned digitization effort, Estonia is set to transform how its cultural heritage is experienced—making it not only preserved but also accessed by a global audience. By investing in 3D digitization, the project will enhance engagement and interaction with Estonia’s historical treasures, ensuring they resonate with future generations.
Digitization is crucial for preserving cultural assets and making them widely accessible. Estonia has already made significant progress in preserving its heritage, with over 40 percent digitized by the end of 2023. The previous focus was on artifacts from 1900-1940, including municipal archives and photographic negatives, but the latest project intends to encompass more recent history and a wider array of thematic collections.
Original Source: news.err.ee
