Bayt wa Balad (بيت وبلد): The Palestinian Cultural Mapping Project is a digital mapping initiative dedicated to preserving and documenting Palestinian cultural heritage from the diaspora.
The site is under development as we carefully assemble stories, data, and histories that span generations.
How to Get Involved
Bayt wa Balad thrives through community participation. You can contribute by sharing stories, research, or objects that reflect Palestinian heritage and experience.
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2025)
Bayt wa Balad (بيت وبلد): The Palestinian Cultural Mapping Project is a new digital initiative from the Museum of the Palestinian People dedicated to preserving and documenting Palestinian cultural heritage from the diaspora.
The project integrates technology, historical research, and storytelling to visualize displaced and destroyed Palestinian cultural heritage through an interactive map. More details are available below.