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Bakcell to Bring Icherisheher’s Historical Heritage to Life With Digital Technologies
Bakcell and the Administration of the State Historical and Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher” have begun implementing a project aimed at digitally presenting Azerbaijan’s historical and cultural heritage.
As part of the initiative, a next-generation audiovisual guide combining augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence technologies will be launched at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower.
Through the audiovisual guide, visitors will be able to obtain information about the monuments in various languages, while augmented reality (AR) technology will allow them to digitally view the historical appearance of selected locations. The artificial intelligence technologies used in the project will offer visitors a more interactive experience.
“Our historical heritage must not only keep our past alive but also be passed on to future generations in a modern and engaging format. At Bakcell, we believe that innovative technologies not only make people’s daily lives easier but also make an important contribution to promoting and raising awareness of cultural heritage and enriching the visitor experience,” Bakcell CEO Gunnar Panke said while discussing the importance of this digital project.
Rufat Mahmud, Chairman of the Board of the Administration of the State Historical and Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher,” noted that the innovations being introduced are accelerating the organization’s transition to the “Smart Heritage” concept: “Our goal is to combine our historical heritage with modern technologies to create a unique experience for both residents and visitors to our city. Such digital approaches will contribute to Icherisheher’s sustainable development as a global tourism center.”
As part of the partnership, the innovative technologies and artificial intelligence-based solutions provided by Bakcell will support the reserve’s digital transformation. The partnership also envisions joint projects to develop interactive digital maps and audiovisual guide solutions, advance the smart tourism ecosystem, and create 3D scans, models, and digital twins of historical monuments.
About Bakcell
Bakcell is Azerbaijan’s first and largest private telecommunications company. The company currently provides more than three million customers with high-quality, high-speed telecommunications services. As one of the largest investors in the non-oil sector of the country’s economy, Bakcell contributes to Azerbaijan’s sustainable development through innovative artificial intelligence-based solutions.
Bakcell is part of Azerconnect Group, which belongs to NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies operating in various countries and industries.