UNESCO Launches World's First Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects at MONDIACULT 2025
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UNESCO is launching the world's first Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects at the MONDIACULT 2025 conference in Barcelona. This innovative digital platform uses cutting-edge technology to raise global awareness about illicit trafficking of cultural property. The launch event will feature an immersive experience with guided tours, virtual reality headsets, and participation from UNESCO's Director-General and architect Francis Kéré.
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This global platform harnesses cutting-edge digital technology to raise awareness of the illicit trafficking of cultural property
one of the most pervasive challenges for cultural heritage globally
Participants will be able to explore the Virtual Museum first-hand, either directly on their own devices or via dedicated screens and virtual reality headsets
Three years after its announcement at MONDIACULT 2022, UNESCO is launching an innovative initiative: the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects. This global platform harnesses cutting-edge digital technology to raise awareness of the illicit traffickin
