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CIPA News

Publication: Reviving Aleppo

We are thrilled to announce the publication of Reviving Aleppo initiated and edited by our members Rahaf Orabi and Fabian Thiel, now available through Springer Nature, in the series “Cities, Heritage and Transformation”. This book is the culmination of extensive work, intense reviews and contributions from the 2021 online conference.
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APTI Workshop on Standardization

The Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI) recently held a workshop on standardization from June 11-14, 2024, in Ithaca, New York. APTI, a global organization dedicated to promoting the best practices for the preservation of historic structures, brought together experts from various disciplines to discuss the future of heritage documentation. 
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13th CIPA International Summer School in Rhodes

This year’s Summer School attracted 39 participants from 22 countries, including Italy, Spain, Germany, Canada, and others. The participants came from diverse professional backgrounds and age groups, reflecting the broad appeal of the school in advancing knowledge on heritage conservation techniques.
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A decade of collaboration between CHCD and CIPA

The International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitalization (CHCD2024) was held from July 16-19, 2024, in Beijing. With the theme Re-Shape, the event featured panels, presentations, digital exhibitions, heritage site excursions, and a Kuche culture gala. Organized by Tsinghua University and CIPA, it marked a decade of collaboration since 2014.
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Publication: Reviving Aleppo

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APTI Workshop on Standardization

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At CIPA Heritage Documentation, we are dedicated to integrating advanced technology with cultural heritage preservation. As a dynamic international non-profit organization, we connect measurement, visualization and computer sciences with the essential work of recording, conserving, and documenting cultural heritage.

Our mission is to develop and promote best practices for recording and managing cultural heritage information. We support the creation and enhancement of specialized tools and techniques, ensuring that heritage professionals have the resources they need to protect and document cultural treasures for future generations.

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