Enhancing Digital Archaeology Capacity of Georgian and Moldovan Higher Education Institutions

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Archaeology, one of the most effective tools of cultural diplomacy and tourism, has evolved over the last twenty years through digitalization processes, allowing for the preservation of historical heritage with more scientific methods, the interpretation of inventory obtained from archaeological excavations with more effective and precise data, and the scientific documentation of big data. The proposed project seeks to provide theoretical and practical support for the digital archeological infrastructure and digital transformation of partner higher education institutions in Georgia and Moldova, two major strategic partners of the European Union in the field of EaP. This project's synergy between higher education institutions from program countries and higher education institutions in target countries will allow for greater partnerships in the coming years. The proposed project is not confined to implementing a training module in target countries over a set period of time. The project also involves a number of activities, such as joint publications, field experience, course module accreditation for partner higher education institutions in target countries, and info days and workshops to raise awareness of cultural assets. Higher education institutions in the consortium's program countries possess the requisite capabilities and scientific knowledge in digital archaeology.