Airlift Ventures, a Nepal-based technology company, and Esaiyo, a Denver-based software firm, have announced a groundbreaking collaborative initiative to digitally preserve cultural heritage sites across South Asia, establishing Nepal as the first in the region to lead such preservation efforts.
Revolutionary Technology Partnership
This partnership combines two cutting-edge technologies: Esaiyo's blockchain and graph technology for tracking digital assets, and Airlift's Unmanned Aerial Services (UAS) expertise in creating 3D virtual maps and photographic renderings. Together, they're creating comprehensive digital twins of South Asia's most significant cultural landmarks.
Notable Projects and Sites
The collaboration has already begun work on several iconic heritage sites including the Keshar Mahal 3D reconstruction, Swayambhunath Stupa 3D mapping, and Shanti Stupa Lumbini 3D modeling. These digital recreations serve both preservation and educational purposes, making Nepal's cultural treasures accessible to people worldwide.
Tourism and Cultural Impact
Milan Pandey, Airlift's co-founder, emphasizes that heritage sites attract diverse travelers and that technology paired with cultural mapping 'revolutionizes the world's outlook on tourism.' The digital preservation not only protects these sites for future generations but also makes them accessible to global audiences who may never be able to visit in person.
Leadership Vision
CEO Raj Bikram Maharjan expressed enthusiasm about preserving Nepal's cultural heritage through this partnership, while Esaiyo CEO Raymond St. Martin highlighted how the collaboration enables combining object graph technology with Airlift's 3D photographic expertise to create unprecedented digital preservation solutions.
Key Highlights
- Nepal's first to lead cultural heritage preservation in South Asia
- Combines blockchain, graph technology, and 3D aerial mapping
- Digital preservation of Swayambhunath, Keshar Mahal, and Shanti Stupa
- Makes cultural sites accessible to global audiences
- Revolutionizes tourism through technology and cultural mapping
This groundbreaking joint venture between Airlift Ventures and Esaiyo establishes Nepal as a pioneer in digital cultural heritage preservation in South Asia, using cutting-edge drone technology and blockchain to protect and share the region's invaluable historical treasures with the world.