In line with the vision of the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (formerly Hadassah Academic College), empirical research is an essential element alongside practical Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage, in preserving our cultural heritage through advanced digital technologies.

The Institute, led by Prof. Moshe Caine and Dr Doron Altaratz, offers pathways to empirical research. International courses like “Digital Imaging & The Preservation of Tangible Cultural Heritage” provide heritage professionals with practical skills in digital documentation techniques such as 3D imaging and multispectral analysis.

Engaging with Jerusalem’s diverse communities, the Institute also conducts workshops to empower individuals to preserve their cultural narratives using accessible digital tools. Notably, its experts have applied advanced imaging methods to aid in deciphering ancient inscriptions, exemplifying the Institute’s role in bridging technology and cultural preservation.

The Jerusalem Institute for Research and Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage is dedicated to studying, preserving, and disseminating Jerusalem’s diverse cultural legacy through innovative digital methods. Based in the heart of Jerusalem at the Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College, the Institute draws on the city’s historical richness and vibrant academic community, benefiting from close collaboration with experts across archaeology, history, conservation, computer science, visual communication, and more.

Our interdisciplinary research integrates 3D scanning, photogrammetry, multispectral imaging, and immersive media to create high-resolution digital records of historic sites, artifacts, inscriptions, and urban environments. These assets support conservation, scholarly analysis, and public engagement, ensuring that fragile cultural materials are preserved and shared across generations.

We collaborate with a wide range of local and international institutions—museums, universities, archives, and heritage organizations—which enrich our work and extend its reach. These partnerships produce practical outcomes and academic contributions, including peer-reviewed articles, public talks, international conference presentations, and collaborative research initiatives. The Institute actively shapes global conversations on heritage preservation and digital documentation through these efforts.