GLAM and Archival Digitization
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WikiHeritage Nigeria
Deploying research cohorts across Nigeria's geopolitical zones to document sacred groves, ancient palaces, and archaeological discoveries under open licenses.
Project Objectives
- Survey under-photographed national heritage monuments.
- Partner with local heritage custodians for authentic documentation.
- Enrich Wikimedia Commons with freely licensed cultural photography.
Key Activities & Execution
Regional surveys, historical monument verification, and community photography drives.
Outcomes & Deliverables
Expanded pictorial coverage of Nigerian national monuments across English, Yoruba, and Hausa Wikipedias.
Impact Statement
Protecting tangible Nigerian heritage against memory loss through permanent digital commons archival.
Project Overview
Status
ongoing
Geographic Scope
Multi-State Heritage Corridors
Timeline
Jan 2020 - Ongoing
Movement Documentation
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