Dutch term – Erfgoed

17 April 2023 by Leave a Comment

The Dutch term erfgoed means “heritage.” You may come across the term in the names of repositories that keep archival records, such as Erfgoed Leiden en Omstreken [Heritage Leiden and surrounding area] or Erfgoedcentrum Achterhoek en Liemers [Heritage Center Achterhoek and Liemers]. These organizations are not just archives, but also centers for other types of heritage in the town or region, which could include archaeology, monuments, and regional dialects and customs.

Website of Erfgoed Leiden en Omstreken

 

 

 

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