Phygital Heritage Experiences in Refugee Attica

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Published: Jun 18, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/monubasin.8346
Keywords:
Cultural heritage Phygitality Augmented Reality
Angeliki Antoniou
Despoina Lampada
Afroditi Kamara
Daphne Kyriaki-Manessi
Abstract

The Greco-Turkish war's aftermath led to a significant refugee crisis in 1922, with over 1.5 million fleeing Asia Minor for safety in Greece. The Digistoryteller project aims to document and share narratives of these refugees' struggles to establish homes in Attica, using digital storytelling and crowdsourcing features. This project, through its database and mobile apps, allows for city exploration and contributions from experts and the public. A key focus of the project is the concept of "phygitality," which combines physical and digital experiences. Phygitality encompasses various combinations, including augmented reality, 3D printing, and holograms. In cultural heritage, phygitality offers new ways to engage with historical sites and enhance cultural experiences. Different phygital products developed within the framework of the project will be presented.  In the case of Vyronas, a municipality in Attica founded as the first urban refugee settlement, the project introduces phygital objects like paper reconstructions of historical buildings. These objects, like the Old Town Hall, provide educational and touristic value by allowing users to assemble them and access augmented reality information about the building's history. Initial user testing has shown promising results, with plans to integrate these objects into educational programs and museum shops. The municipality of Vyronas intends to produce these objects for both educational and touristic purposes.

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Author Biographies
Angeliki Antoniou

Department of Archival, Library & Information Studies, University of West Attica, Aegaleo, Greece

Despoina Lampada

ICI Paper-Social Enterprise, Cholargos, Greece

Afroditi Kamara

Time Heritage, Papagos, Greece

Daphne Kyriaki-Manessi

Department of Archival, Library & Information Studies, University of West Attica, Aegaleo, Greece

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