Digital Humanities-Based Protection of Ethnic History and Cultural Heritage

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jtm.202513603

Author(s)

Jiaqi Guan

Affiliation(s)

Northwest Minzu University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China

Abstract

The protection of ethnic history and cultural heritage is crucial for maintaining cultural diversity and national identity, yet it faces challenges such as fragmented heritage resources, difficult preservation of intangible elements, and limited public accessibility. This study aims to explore the application path and effectiveness of digital humanities in addressing these challenges. Methods including literature metrology analysis, case study, and technical integration research are adopted. The research process first combs the theoretical system of digital humanities and the current situation of ethnic heritage protection; then constructs a digital protection framework integrating technologies such as 3D modeling, GIS spatial analysis, and semantic annotation; subsequently verifies the framework through typical cases of ethnic heritage protection at home and abroad; and finally summarizes the application effect and optimization direction. The results show that digital humanities can effectively realize the digitization, integration, and visualization of ethnic history and cultural heritage, improve the efficiency and sustainability of protection work, and promote the inheritance and dissemination of ethnic culture. This study provides theoretical support and practical reference for the modernization transformation of ethnic heritage protection.

Keywords

Digital Humanities; Ethnic History and Cultural Heritage; Heritage Digitization; Digital Conservation; Case Study

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