Contribute to Armenian Heritage

Help us preserve Armenian culture and history for future generations. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps build this living archive.

Knowledge belongs to the people. Join our open-source community.

Why Your Contribution Matters

Together, we're building something bigger than any one organization could create

Global Impact

Your knowledge reaches Armenians worldwide and preserves heritage for future generations

Community Building

Connect with scholars, locals, and diaspora members who share your passion for Armenian heritage

Cultural Preservation

Help counter cultural erasure by documenting and preserving Armenian heritage digitally

Ways to Contribute

Multiple ways to get involved, regardless of your background or expertise

Add New Sites

Know of a heritage site not in our database? Help us add it with proper documentation and sources.

  • Churches and monasteries
  • Historical landmarks
  • Diaspora communities
  • Archaeological sites

Enhance Information

Improve existing entries with better descriptions, historical context, or translations.

  • Add historical details
  • Improve translations
  • Update current status
  • Add scholarly sources

Share Media

Contribute photos, videos, documents, or other media to enrich the visual archive.

  • Recent photographs
  • Historical documents
  • Audio recordings
  • 3D scans or models

Technical Support

Help improve the platform itself through code contributions, design, or testing.

  • Frontend development
  • Map functionality
  • UI/UX design
  • Quality assurance

Contribution Guidelines

📚 Historical Accuracy

All contributions must be historically accurate and properly sourced. We prioritize:

  • Scholarly sources and academic references
  • Primary sources when available
  • Clear attribution for all information
  • Peer review for significant additions

🗺️ Geographic Precision

Location data should be as accurate as possible:

  • Verify coordinates using multiple sources
  • Include historical and modern place names
  • Note any location changes over time
  • Provide context for destroyed or lost sites

🤝 Community Standards

We maintain a respectful and collaborative environment:

  • Respect diverse perspectives and experiences
  • Engage constructively in discussions
  • Credit other contributors appropriately
  • Follow open-source collaboration best practices

⚖️ Legal and Ethical Standards

All contributions must comply with legal and ethical requirements:

  • Respect copyright and intellectual property
  • Obtain proper permissions for media
  • Protect privacy of individuals
  • Follow open-source licensing terms

Ready to Get Started?

Choose the contribution method that works best for you

GitHub

For developers and technical contributors

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Email

For general inquiries and content submissions

Send Email

Community

Join discussions and connect with other contributors

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Contributor Recognition

We believe in recognizing and crediting all contributors to this important work

Attribution

All contributors are credited for their specific contributions, with links to their profiles and acknowledgment of their expertise.

Community Impact

Track your contributions and see the impact of your work on heritage preservation and community education.

"If history can be erased on the ground, it must be preserved in digital space."

Join us in mapping Armenia so it can never disappear.