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Wiki Takes Rural Archaeology
Exploring archaeological heritage
This past summer, a diverse group of enthusiasts embarked on an exciting adventure to explore and document archaeological heritage through Wiki Takes in Burgos and Segovia. This time, the focus of the activity was archaeological and rural heritage, and all the material obtained will be available on Wikimedia Commons.
The first Wiki Takes took place from 12 to 14 July in the town of Guzmán in Burgos, in collaboration with the Rey Juan Carlos University, the Junta Vecinal de Guzmán and the Diputación de Burgos. The main focus of the activity was the archaeological site of the town's medieval castle, which in 2024 underwent its fourth excavation campaign.
The second event was held from 23 to 25 August in the Segovian town of Bernardos, where the work of photographic documentation of its rich heritage continued. There, in collaboration with the Eresma Arqueológico project, participants were able to discover and document several sites in the area, such as the Cantos Blancos cromlech, the Santa Inés dolmen, Cerro Tormejón, Peña del Moro and the Roman Villa of Matabuey. OpenStreetMap was also involved, which facilitated the inclusion of the sites on this collaborative map.
The result of these meetings was the following: more than twenty people actively participated and, so far, more than 350 images have been uploaded to Wikimedia Commons. These images will not only enhance the articles on the documented archaeological sites but will also enrich the information on localities such as Guzmán and Miguel Ibáñez, which now have numerous photographs.
In addition to photo capturing, both Wiki Takes included outreach and training sessions. These sessions were open to anyone interested in learning more about how Wikipedia works, how to edit content and how to upload images. These educational activities not only enriched the knowledge of the participants, but also encouraged greater participation in the Wikimedian community.
Each participant had a unique, enriching and revealing experience, which you can read about in this post on Diff. These archaeological heritage Wiki Takes in Burgos and Segovia not only served to document and preserve archaeological heritage, but also to strengthen the Wikimedian community and promote open knowledge. These activities will undoubtedly continue to be a key part of Wikimedia's mission to make knowledge accessible.
