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noun

  • The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present, and bestowed for the benefit of future generations.

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Hyperspectral imaging is widely used in cultural heritage research because it can reveal features that are difficult or impossible to see with the human eye.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

It seems likely that with each passing year, humanity collectively forgets more of its cultural heritage than it manages to learn anew.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

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  • collective memory
  • group identity
  • ancestral legacy
  • societal inheritance

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  • cultural amnesia
  • disposable culture
  • momentary trend

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