Cultural Heritage & Education…

Whether I’m working in Sudan, Egypt, Lebanon, or Central Asia, I’m always interested in engaging young people in cultural heritage appreciation and education. When I was excavating in Sudan and doing research at the National Museum in Khartoum, I was excited to see a number of Sudanese school children visiting the museum, and using their cell phones and ipads to capture their favorite objects to share with families and friends. Of course, the possibilities of bringing together technology, education, and cultural heritage are endless–and I’m looking forward to dreaming up new ways to inspire young people to safe-guard and share cultural heritage around the world…