Travel through time by exploring our interactive map of Aasivissuit – Nipisat and discover how the landscape has been used over time and how local communities continue to integrate nature into their daily lives.
We are pleased to announce that our interactive map of the UNESCO World Heritage site Aasivissuit – Nipisat is now available on our website: www.inuitheritage.gl. This map provides users with a unique opportunity to explore and experience how the landscape has been used throughout history and how the local people continue to live in close harmony with nature.
The map has been developed with the purpose of conveying both the living culture of the landscape and the archaeological discoveries that connect contemporary culture with thousands of years of history. To make the information accessible and easy to navigate, several features have been implemented to enhance the user experience:
Timeline Function:
Users can filter the map’s content by different time periods, such as Saqqaq, Dorset, Thule, and the present day. This allows for the visualization of specific archaeological findings and cultural elements from the selected period.
Seasonal View:
A summer and winter filter enables users to experience the landscape during different times of the year. For example, the map’s background will change to a winter landscape, showing fjords covered in ice, emphasizing the importance of dog sledding, snowmobiles, and winter hunting in the region.
The interactive map has been developed in collaboration with Ph.D. candidate Cecilia Porter from the University of Calgary, Canada. Cecilia has an academic background in archaeology and digital heritage communication. She holds a Bachelor’s with Distinction in Anthropology from the University of Victoria and a Master’s in Archaeology from the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on making heritage accessible to the public through innovative digital solutions.
The project has been made possible with support from Aage V. Jensen Foundations, Augustinus Foundation, 15th June Foundation, and Qeqqata Kommunia. Additionally, Cecilia Porter is supported by Canadian funding sources. And most importantly the locals willing participation in sharing their culture and their pictures and videos about their use of the World Heritage Aasivissuit – Nipisat landscape. A huge thanks to the people that use their land just like their ancestors did.
We hope that both the local community and visitors will enjoy this new way of exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site Aasivissuit – Nipisat. Visit the map and experience firsthand the unique heritage and living traditions of this remarkable landscape.
For further information, contact: Site manager Paninnguaq Fleischer-Lyberth
UNESCO World Heritage Aasivissuit – Nipisat, Qeqqata Kommunia
+299 562810
panf@qeqqata.gl
www.inuitheritage.gl
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