Online Course | Spatial Database and Analyses for Cultural Heritage Protection in Open-Source GIS

Online Course | Spatial Database and Analyses for Cultural Heritage Protection in Open-Source GIS

Online Course | Spatial Database and Analyses for Cultural Heritage Protection in Open-Source GIS 🗓

28/02/2022
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The call for applications for the next online course (21-25 March) “Spatial Database and Analyses for Cultural Heritage Protection in Open-Source GIS “, coordinated by the IT Department of the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) is opened.

The course „Spatial Database and Analyses for Cultural Heritage Protection in Open-Source GIS“ will take place between 21-25 March. During the course the participants learn how to use Open access GIS software and tools. The five-day course provides basic knowledge of structure from motion photography using open source and proprietary software. The students learn how to photograph objects properly to compose them to a scaled and georeferenced 3D model.

The focus groups of the online courses are early-career experts from the MENA region specialized in archeology, architecture, history and other related disciplines with proven experience in using GIS in the field of cultural heritage documentation and preservation. The course is conducted online via Zoom in English accompanied with consecutive Arabic translation, when needed. The application deadline is 11th of March.

Online courses for on cultural heritage in the MENA region

The new project “Online courses for the MENA region” starts as part of the programme “KulturGutRetter – An emergency mechanism for cultural heritage in crisis situations”, which is currently being developed by the DAI. The project aims at building capacities and an international network of local experts in the MENA region.

The course is coordinated by the IT Department of the German Archaeological Institute. During the courses the young professionals learn about basic techniques and applications regarding the digital documentation of cultural heritage.

To apply:

1) Fill out the application form

2) Send the following documents to training@archernet.org:

– your CV/ Resumé

– a copy of your degree/ university registration to


Title image/ flyer: GIS map | © DAI.

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