The MAEASaM project works in tandem with the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia project (MAHSA), also supported by Arcadia and hosted by the University of Cambridge. Both projects benefit from and collaborate with other Arcadia-funded initiatives, including Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa (EAMENA), Maritime Endangered Archaeology in the Middle East and North Africa (MarEA) and Central Asian Archaeological Landscapes (CAAL), which all operate in adjacent areas.
Dissemination and communication are crucial for the success and long-lasting effect of the project, driven by a commitment to open access learning and knowledge exchange. Methods include:
● A programme of workshops and training events, both for the project community and wider audiences – to share learning, build awareness and stimulate the participation of relevant stakeholders in charge of management of archaeological and cultural heritage in Africa, beyond the current geographic and temporal span of the project.
● Conferences and papers – to disseminate methodologies and results and transfer knowledge, both among project partners and in the culture sector and the academic world in Africa, Europe and globally.
● Social media, website and newsletter – to reach wider audiences and raise awareness of the diversity of Africa’s archaeological heritage and the need to protect it for future generations to study and enjoy.
● A final showcase event hosted by the BIEA and National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, with associated publicity material, press releases and online publication of presentation materials.