Digitization of Cultural Heritage

Abstract

The potential of digital technologies in safeguarding and preserving valuable assets have been established over time, predominantly in preserving our increasingly threatened heritage. Technological advancements in digitization and preservation aspects in the form of more sophisticated digitization gadgets have resulted in the practical implications of many digital preservation initiatives. The article discusses the concept of cultural heritage and need of digital preservation for managing and distributing cultural heritage collections through cooperative endeavors. It highlights the importance of incorporating technological advancements for managing effective and long-term cultural preservation projects. It points out various challenges concerning digital preservation initiatives for cultural heritage including financial, technical, policy guidelines, legal aspects and metadata concerns. The article further discusses some important digital preservation projects for managing Cultural Heritage and lists detailed features under each initiative for addressing various challenges.

Digital Protection Technology of Cultural Heritage Based on ArcGIS Geographic Information Technology Algorithm

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Classification and Value Assessment of Sports Intangible Cultural Heritage Resources Combined with Digital Technology

“…Equation (1) shows the extraction formula of the algorithm for the text keywords, where ( ) For the extraction of text summaries, the algorithm also has the following formula (2):…”

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Digitization of Ancient Artefacts and Fabrication of Sustainable 3D-Printed Replicas for Intended Use by Visitors with Disabilities: The Case of Piraeus Archaeological Museum

“…The utilization of digital technology to represent cultural artifacts, documents, artworks, and monuments serves to guarantee their enduring existence and ease of access for forthcoming generations. Through the process of digitization, these valuable artifacts are protected from the potential physical decay, loss, or devastation caused by natural calamities, conflicts, or neglect [1][2][3][4][5]. In addition, digital preservation facilitates extensive distribution, surpassing geographical limitations and granting individuals from diverse locations the opportunity to engage with and value cultural heritage that might otherwise be unattainable to them [6,7].…”