THE PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Abstract

The digital age has revolutionized the way we create, access, and preserve cultural heritage. While digital technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for safeguarding and sharing our cultural legacy, they also present a range of challenges that must be addressed to ensure the long-term preservation of our digital heritage. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities of digital cultural preservation, examining issues such as digital obsolescence, copyright and ownership, ethical considerations, and the role of emerging technologies. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to digital cultural preservation, drawing upon expertise from fields such as archivy, computer science, cultural heritage management, and law.