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Minecraft Education launches replica of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican


Students can step inside this legendary St. Peter's Basilica building and take on the role of its caretakers in Minecraft Education.

Now, for the first time ever, students can step inside this legendary building and take on the role of its caretakers in Peter Is Here: AI for Cultural Heritage, a brand-new Minecraft Education learning experience created in collaboration with Microsoft and the Vatican. Students are invited to document their learnings using the Book and Quill tool in Minecraft Education, draw parallels with other historic landmarks, and share their findings with peers, ultimately transforming them from passive observers into active protectors of cultural heritage. Upon completing the entire journey, students receive an official certificate celebrating theiraccomplishments, underscoring the real-world impact of their newly acquired skills and recognizing them as honorary preservers of cultural heritage.

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