Preserving South Asia’s Cultural Heritage: Esaiyo and Airlift’s Joint Venture
In a world increasingly threatened by climate-induced natural disasters, the preservation of cultural heritage has become more critical than ever. Historic sites and invaluable artifacts across the globe are facing unprecedented risks, and South Asia, with its rich and diverse cultural heritage, is no exception.
In an exciting new collaboration, Esaiyo, a Denver-based technology company, and Airlift, a leading Nepalese tech company, have joined forces to tackle this challenge head-on. Together, they aim to create a groundbreaking platform to digitally preserve significant cultural sites and objects across South Asia, beginning with Nepal.
Why This Matters
The loss of cultural heritage isn’t just a loss for one country—it’s a loss for humanity. Places like Kathmandu in Nepal, Venice in Italy, and Cape Town in South Africa have already experienced the erasure and deterioration of priceless historical landmarks due to environmental upheavals. In the face of these growing threats, the need for a digital solution has never been greater.
The Power of Technology in Preservation
At the heart of this joint venture is the merging of two powerful technologies. Esaiyo’s proprietary engine combines blockchain and graph technology to track and trace digital assets, allowing the preservation of culturally significant objects. Airlift, known for its Unmanned Aerial Services (UAS), has been at the forefront of creating 3D virtual maps and renderings of cultural heritage sites throughout South Asia.
Together, these technologies will create a robust platform capable of capturing the essence of historic sites and preserving them for future generations.
Leadership Perspectives
On the Airlift side, CEO Raj Bikram Maharjan expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to work with Esaiyo to preserve Nepal’s cultural heritage. Our combined technologies will provide a powerful solution for protecting and sharing the history of South Asia with the world.”
According to Airlift Cofounder, Milan Pandey “Global UNESCO historical sites are critical for attracting more diverse travelers who will instill pride in the world and praise the nation. Global heritage plays an important role in increasing global tourism, yet the government and society appear to be unaware of this fact. Heritage sites have been demolished. The tourism industry’s failures can be attributed to a lack of understanding of its relationship with global history and its impact on broader socio economic components. Meanwhile, Airlift technology paired with cultural heritage mapping revolutionizes the world’s outlook on tourism.”
Raymond St. Martin, CEO of Esaiyo, emphasized the importance of this venture, saying, “Our partnership with Airlift allows us to combine our object graph technology with their 3D photographic expertise. This will enable the digital preservation of historic and culturally relevant buildings and places throughout South Asia.”
According to Esaiyo Cofounder, Kwasi Asare, “This partnership leveraging our shared technology platforms will create a new offering that can leverage the existing Airlift technology platform and the heart of Esaiyo’s global framework for cultural preservation.
A Vision for the Future
This partnership signifies more than just a technological collaboration—it’s a commitment to safeguarding the cultural fabric of South Asia. By developing an advanced data infrastructure, Esaiyo and Airlift plan to create a platform that not only preserves but also monetizes cultural assets, ensuring they remain accessible and secure for generations to come.
Esaiyo and Airlift today announced a partnership to create a technology framework to preserve significant cultural heritage sites and objects across South Asia to negate the risks associated with increased risks to humanity’s greatest assets.
Airlift is a leader in Unmanned Aerial Services at the forefront of technology disruption and development in South Asia. Airlift has been creating virtual maps and 3D renderings of various South Asian cultural heritage sites for a number of years.
Conclusion
The collaboration between Esaiyo and Airlift marks a monumental step toward the preservation of South Asia’s cultural heritage. As they work together to develop and implement this platform, the future of cultural preservation looks brighter, ensuring that history is not lost, but rather preserved in the digital realm for future generations to experience and appreciate.
About Esaiyo
Esaiyo is a software company that established the standard for the Social Identity of Objects. Esaiyo’s proprietary engine combines blockchain and graph technology to track and trace digital assets across any platform.
About Airlift Ventures
Airlift’s mission is to make the skies open and accessible for everyone. Trusted by users across a variety of industries, Airlift is transforming how businesses collect, manage, and interpret drone data.
Contact Information
Airlift Ventures
https://airlift.com.np/
raj@airliftventures.com
milan@airliftventures.com
