Cape Town’s history is no longer being preserved only on ageing paper tucked away in archive rooms. Instead, the City is embracing modern technology to safeguard more than a century and a half of historical records while making them easier for future generations to explore, Cape {town} Etc reports. Protecting Cape Town’s storyFrom historic maps and building plans to newspaper archives and mayoral records, EHRIC houses one of Cape Town’s most significant documentary collections, capturing more than 160 years of the city’s development. She said she was encouraged to see interns gaining practical experience while contributing to work that helps preserve Cape Town’s heritage for future generations. Why digitisation mattersAround the world, archives are increasingly turning to digitisation to protect irreplaceable historical records from damage caused by age, handling and environmental factors.