DIGITIZATION OF HISTORICAL SOURCES OF UZBEKISTAN: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Keywords:
Digital history, archives, manuscripts, metadata, scanning, OCR technology, cultural heritage, electronic databases.Abstract
This article analyzes the processes of digitizing the rich historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, specifically archival documents, manuscripts, and archaeological finds. The study examines the benefits of introducing modern ICT technologies into the field, the existing technical and legal barriers, and methods for overcoming them. Furthermore, the role of developing "Digital History" in strengthening national identity is scientifically substantiated.
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