A volunteer campaign documenting Nepal’s built heritage has generated more than 1,500 photographs for Wikimedia Commons, UNESCO said in an update published on November 2. More than 100 people participated online and in person, alongside over five partner organisations.
Wikimedians of Nepal coordinated the 2026 Wiki Loves Monuments campaign, with UNESCO as a strategic partner. Contributors photographed monuments and historic places, making the images available for wider use under Creative Commons licences.
One part of the effort was a heritage and photography walk in Bhaktapur on October 10. Participants visited Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square and Dattatreya Square, combining photography with discussions about the sites’ history and architecture.
The new update reports the campaign’s contribution rather than announcing a new walk. UNESCO said the openly licensed photographs can support publications, educational material and research, subject to the terms attached to each image. It also stressed that digital documentation complements the physical conservation of heritage sites rather than replacing it.
An archival view of a temple in Bhaktapur, published in January 2026. This photograph does not depict the October heritage walk. Photo: Manjil Aryal / CC0 1.0.
