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Keywords: culture; digital; documentation; edutourism; heritage

Introduction

Heritage studies depend greatly on documentation since they help with the protection,
conservation and comprehension of both cultural and natural heritage. The documentation of heritage
has evolved from using analogue techniques to incorporating digital techniques. The collected data, such
as artefacts, drawings and other forms of documentation, are studied, analysed, stored and presented as
part of the process. On the other hand, the exhibition serves as a platform for the general public to access
these heritage findings. Museums, galleries and other institutions document and display their collections
as a form of knowledge-sharing to the general public to create awareness about the heritage values of
particular places, elements or cultures. Heritage sites are often sought by tourists as these attractions
possess unique assets significant to the specific place. Exhibitions are extensions of these sites where
information is transferred through various media of documentation and displays. This paper aims to
examine the multiple techniques of documentation and exhibition and how the techniques have shifted
from analogue to digital integration through reflecting and examining a landscape heritage and cultural
studies course that has been conducted for the past ten years. For students, learning about heritage is
crucial because it helps them better comprehend their own cultural identity and the many different
cultures around the world. Studying cultural heritage enables students to grasp many cultures' historical,
social, and environmental assets. Cultural heritage is crucial in forming societies and individuals (Kneevi,
2017). Students can progress in their personal development and self-confidence by learning about their
heritage and fostering a sense of pride and belonging to their cultural background (Fernández et al., 2021).
Additionally, heritage studies can promote intercultural understanding and empathy as they expose
students to many viewpoints and ways of life (Pinto & Ibáez-Etxeberria, 2018). Studying heritage gives
students a broader perspective on the world, a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, cultural
landscape, the evolutions of settlements and cities throughout history and the abilities needed to survive
in a world that is becoming more interconnected.

Literature Review
Landscape heritage is a place's natural and cultural elements with historical, aesthetic, cultural
and ecological significance. It includes all the natural components of the landscape, such as the landforms,
plants, and water bodies, as well as the built environments and cultural practices that have altered them
over time (Gullino et al., 2015). However, the dynamic nature of landscapes—vulnerable to natural
processes, human activity, and environmental changes—presents a challenge for preservation and
conservation. As such, heritage documentation plays an integral role in capturing how the landscape
changes (Yang et al., 2019). The subjective aspect of landscape perception presents another difficulty
because various people and societies may have different perceptions of and values for a given environment
(Lopez-Martinez, 2017). As such, it is crucial for the documentation to include the locals' insights so that
how the landscape is described and narrated is not biased from the outsiders’ point of view. The
complexity and dynamism of heritage documentation necessitate interdisciplinary collaborations since the

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