Holocaust memorialization in virtual spaces of the real and digital worlds

Perpetuating the memory of Holocaust victims is crucial for combating anti-Semitism, Holocaust denial, and preserving historical heritage. With technological advancements, traditional methods are becoming less effective, especially for the younger generation that actively uses virtual spaces.

Virtual spaces have long existed within the screens of computers and mobile phones, manifesting as game locations or metaverses. However, a new virtual space, Extended Reality (XR), is emerging, which literally fills the real world around us!

In the near future, XR headsets will become widely available, enabling new forms of interaction with Holocaust memorials. Users will be able to see them virtually and receive additional information, creating a profound emotional experience.

The use of new technologies will draw the attention of the younger generation and convey the significance of historical events to them. Installing memorials in all existing forms of virtual spaces has the advantage of reaching a broad audience and presenting information in accessible forms.

Utilizing these spaces allows for virtual trips to locations associated with the Holocaust and the creation of emotionally rich scenes. This will help deepen the understanding of the horrors of that era and foster a desire to prevent similar tragedies.

Therefore, it is necessary to work on perpetuating the memory of Holocaust victims in Extended Reality spaces, virtual gaming worlds, and metaverses using modern technologies. This will help reach the younger generation and inspire them to actively participate in preserving historical memory.

The idea involves placing exhibitions of Holocaust memorials in virtual gaming locations, metaverses, and also in Extended Reality using plaques with QR codes that serve as markers to anchor virtual objects to real locations.
To access the virtual exhibition, it is sufficient to use a mobile phone with a camera and a special application that opens access to the world of extended reality. This allows visitors to familiarize themselves with the exhibition content.

Visitors can go to a page with thematic materials for further study of the topic. After viewing the exhibition, they are invited to participate in a quiz related to the Holocaust. Successful participants receive a commemorative NFT item.

On the website, one can view information about each Holocaust memorial and open its virtual representation anywhere.