VIRTUAL MUSEUMS AND ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY: A CULTURAL HERITAGE PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

In the modern digital era, virtual museums are becoming increasingly significant in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. For countries like Uzbekistan, where rich archaeological and historical assets are scattered across various regions, the digital representation of heritage offers an effective solution to issues of physical access, conservation, and global outreach. However, language accessibility, particularly English-language representation, remains a critical barrier to international visibility. This research explores how English-language presentation in virtual museums affects global understanding of Uzbek cultural and archaeological heritage.