The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Seminar “Social Media and the Preservation of Architectural Heritage.”
Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Center organized a seminar on Monday, November 10, 2025, held in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall. it was attended by a number of researchers and academics. The seminar was entitled “Social Media and the Preservation of Architectural Heritage.” The lecture was presented by Lecturer Dr. Imtithal Kazem Sarhan, a faculty member at the Center, who discussed social media as one of the key tools supporting the preservation of architectural heritage. She explained that social platforms play a vital role in raising cultural awareness, documenting historical and architectural heritage sites, and fostering community collaboration by providing interactive spaces for both specialists and the public. These platforms also promote sustainable heritage preservation by encouraging public participation and stimulating interest in heritage among younger generations. Furthermore, social media supports creative initiatives that combine heritage with modern technologies in the management of heritage sites. The researcher also presented an overview of the use of artificial intelligence, research tools, mapping technologies, and web-based applications, emphasizing their active role in enhancing the impact of social media on heritage preservation. By identifying heritage sites and highlighting their historical and cultural importance, these technologies help strengthen their connection to national identity and convey the value of architectural heritage to a wide audience that transcends geographical boundaries.
