The center of heritage revival organizes scientific symposium
(the role of artificial intelligence in serving heritage)
Under the supervision by prof. Dr. Alaa Nafea Jasim (thje director of the center)/ documentation department in the center of heritage revival /university of Baghdad on Wednesday 5th/2/2025 with presence of researchers and professors the center held scientific symposium entitled (the role of artificial intelligence in serving heritage) where sited on the hall of the center The session was chaired by Dr. Liqa Amer Ashour, where the first lecture was given by Assistant Professor Dr. Muhammad Alaa Hussein Al-Tamimi, Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, and the title of his research entitled (The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Reviving World Heritage), speaking about the concept of intelligence in digitizing various sectors in preserving world heritage from the natural factors of time, neglect and illegal trafficking of antiquities in introducing artificial intelligence systems to these challenges in rebuilding archaeological sites and restoring works of art. Al-Tamimi stressed the importance of identifying stolen artifacts and future applications in tourism antiquities programs and reviving historical monuments. The next lecture was given by Assistant Professor Dr. Imtithal Kazem Sarhan, a lecturer from our center, and the title of her research entitled (The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Preserving Cultural Heritage and How to Develop It in the Future), knowing that intelligence is one of the most important technological applications in the modern era, which is based on applying specific programs in the service of modern civilization, including heritage in all its forms. The researcher added that artificial intelligence enters into the field of management efficiency, preserving cultural heritage, predicting information and sustainable development. Then the lecture was also given by Assistant Professor Dr. Khamail Shaker Al-Jamali, College of Islamic Sciences, University of Baghdad, and the title of her research entitled (Employing Artificial Intelligence in Preserving Cultural Heritage) spoke about the advancement of digital technologies and their vital role in ensuring the longevity of our shared cultural heritage and the possibility of accessing it by taking advantage of the intricate details of artworks and artifacts. These artifacts are not only treasures, but they are valuable historical records that provide insight into different societies and cultures. Al-Jamali emphasized the interest in the legacy by future generations to learn from the richness of human history and appreciate its wealth. The lecture was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Asmaa Hamid Rashid – Department of Engineering at Al-Nahrain University – The title of her research is (Artificial Intelligence and its Role in Preserving Our Ancient Heritage). Knowing that intelligence is a revolution based on information technology that is used in many different aspects of life, this broad science (A.I.) has been used to preserve our ancient heritage in its various aspects, including preserving the linguistic and cultural heritage of our civilization, restoring antiquities, determining the three-dimensional visualization of damaged antiquities and sites, determining high-resolution maps for archaeological excavations, and the lecturer also emphasized finding fraud and forgery and identifying them in the reality of antiquities and attributing them to their original source. In conclusion, the director of the center thanked the lecturers, wishing them continued success and success in serving our university and our beloved Iraq.
