Interpreting History and Archaeology at Regional Museums – Beyond Display and Innovative Interpretation of Archaeological Heritage Integrating advanced technology into archaeological practices has revolutionized how researchers uncover, document, and interpret the past. During excavation and documentation, tools such as LiDAR, 3D laser scanning, and GIS enable precise mapping of sites, even beneath dense vegetation/urban layers. These methods enhance accuracy and preserve fragile artifacts by reducing physical handling. Beyond the field, technology plays an equally critical role in communicating archaeological findings to the public. Museums now employ Virtual Reality (VR) to transport visitors to ancient sites, while Augmented Reality (AR) overlays interactive reconstructions atop excavated ruins or artifacts. Interactive touchscreens and holographic displays contextualize objects with multimedia narratives, bridging the gap between ancient cultures & modern audiences. Digital databases and online platforms, such as 3D Heritage Archive, democratize access to discoveries, while AI-driven apps tailor educational content to diverse learning styles. By merging cutting-edge technology with traditional archaeology, researchers & educators foster a deeper, more inclusive understanding of humanity’s shared heritage. ——————– 12th November 2025 2:45 – 4:15 PM (Dubai time) ICR-DRMC collaboration – Session B-17 Interpreting History and Archaeology at Regional Museums – Beyond Display and Innovative Interpretation of Archaeological Heritage Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE Room no: Sheikh Rashid Hall C Nouran Morsi – Elevating the Multisensory Visitor Experience through Innovative Interactive Exhibition Techniques in Regional Historical Museums – Paving the Way for the Museums of Tomorrow Zainab Sabri – The role of Research in the Digital Curation of Lahore Museum: Community Inclusion through Innovative Displays Kim MinSeong – ‘Current Digital Technologies in Archaeological Excavation and Landscape Reconstruction (Focused on the Excavation Results of Mongchontoseong in Seoul)  Mai Khaled Amer – Regional Museums as Cultural Mediators: A Case Study of Kafr El-Sheikh Museum, Egypt  Faiza Bhatti – Decolonizing Heritage: Addressing Colonial Legacies in Historical and Archaeological Collections and Redefining Ownership Menna Aly – The Role of Regional Museums in Preserving and Decolonising Egypt’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Jana Walter (Online) – Game of the Snake” – Experience digital archaeology: Augmented reality and 3D reconstruction in a state museum (Case Study)  Ana Paula Barradas Maranhão (Online) – Museos universitarios y arqueología pública: prácticas de mediación entre acervo, ciencia y comunidad en Brasil