Digital Tools for the Enhancement of Saharan Heritage. The case of the Ziban micro-region

Abstract

The enhancement of heritage today constitutes an essential approach to addressing current global challenges. This approach appears necessary for Saharan heritage, a rich legacy often subjected to increasing pressures of anthropogenic and natural origin. Indeed, the implementation of valorization and preservation strategies becomes imperative to ensure this heritage's sustainability and exploit it for socioeconomic development. These strategies are gaining new momentum, especially with the evolution of digital tools, such as geographic information systems (GIS). The choice of these tools allows for precise and systematic documentation of heritage