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Wiki Loves Monuments: Libya’s First Participation

Wiki Loves Monuments in Libya 2024 is an international photography campaign and competition aimed at promoting historical sites worldwide through Wikimedia projects, particularly Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. This year, Libya joined the competition for the first time, and had over 400 images of new and old landmarks in Libya between September 21 and October 21, 2024.

By participating, the Libyan community aspires to

Showcase Libya’s historical monuments on a global platform through high-quality images.
Contribute to the digital preservation of Libyan monuments for future generations.

Description

The Wiki Loves Monuments campaign in Libya targets photographers, heritage enthusiasts, and the general public interested in preserving and showcasing Libyan cultural monuments.

Approach:

Continuous Advocacy on Social Media: Raising awareness about the competition and its goals through regular posts, updates, and participant engagement. Check the gallery below in this section for further details.
Photographer Engagement: Organizing meetings with photographers to encourage participation and provide guidance.
Expert Jury Selection: Involving Libyan expert photographers in the jury to ensure high-quality evaluation and leverage their networks for better outreach.
Monuments Documentation: Creating detailed lists of monuments and landmarks in Libya to guide participants.
Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with Barah Culture & Arts for logistical and outreach support, ensuring smooth execution.
Consultation with Experts: Engaging with experienced members of the international campaign to adopt effective and efficient strategies for Libya's first participation.

For additional advocacy posts, please visit this page.

Announcement of the launch of the Wiki Loves Monuments in Libya Competition, starting from September 21 to October 21
Motivational post to participate in the Wiki Loves Monuments in Libya Competition 2024
Steps to participate in the Wiki Loves Monuments in Libya 2024
Important instructions regarding participation in the Wiki Loves Monuments in Libya 2024 competition
Three days left until the launch of the Wiki Loves Libya Monuments Competition
Winners of Wiki Loves Monuments Libya 2024 - Celebrate the winners of Libya's first-ever participation in the international photography competition

Outcomes and Winning images

Key Metrics

409 Images: Participants uploaded a remarkable number of high-quality images, showcasing Libya's historical and cultural monuments.
53 Uploaders: Engaged contributors actively participated in documenting Libyan heritage.
44 New Uploaders (83%): A significant majority of participants joined the Wikimedia community after the competition's start, demonstrating the campaign's outreach success.

Outcomes

Preserved Cultural Heritage: The uploaded images contribute to the digital preservation and global visibility of Libyan monuments.
Expanded Contributor Base: The competition successfully attracted new participants.
Engaged Photographic Talent: Local photographers and enthusiasts actively participated, fostering a deeper connection with Libyan cultural heritage.
Enhanced Outreach and Awareness: The campaign effectively raised awareness about the importance of preserving and documenting Libyan monuments.

For a detailed breakdown of contributions and participant activity, please refer to the competition Dashboard and this statistical page.

Winning Photos

This gallery features the Top 10 photos from the local competition that were selected for nomination in the international competition. To view other participations, please refer to this page.

1st place: Old town of Ghadames from above. One of UNESCO World Heritage Site in Libya
2nd place: Arch of Septimius Severus, a triumphal arch was built in 203 AD during the reign of Septimius Severus in Leptis Magna
3rd place: The Temple of Apollo is located in the city of Cyrene in the Jebel Akhdar region of eastern Libya
Qaser Kabaw (Kabaw Castle) is one of the most prominent historical monuments in the Nafusa Mountains
The clock tower in the Old City. Tripoli, Libya
The central view of the historic Nalut Castle or Nalut Qasr, situated on the edge of the Nafusa Mountains
Tripoli libya. This mosque was formerly a Catholic cathedral in Tripoli, Libya
Leptis Magna is a historic city and one of the most prominent cities of North Africa during the Roman Empire
Image clearly shows the contrast between the size of the ancient city of Sabha
An architectural masterpiece dating back to the 5th century, the Temple of Zeus with its massive columns reflects the beauty of Greek civilization