BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF MAPPING KAZDANGA
BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF MAPPING KAZDANGA

Summary/Abstract: In this article, the authors examine the digital mapping of cultural heritage and place identity in Kazdanga, Latvia, employing an interdisciplinary approach that integrates historical, ethnographic, and digital humanities methodologies. Through field research, archival analysis, and community engagement, the research has been aimed at exploring the interaction of spatial, temporal, and social dimensions in shaping local identity. Using the Palladio tool for data structuring and visualisation, the authors critically assess the methodological challenges of representing heterogeneous and intangible cultural heritage data in digital formats. The findings highlight the significance of both material and immaterial heritage in constructing place identity, emphasizing the relationship between historical continuity and socio-cultural transformation. The research challenges the limitations of existing metadata standards in capturing the heterogeneous and dynamic nature of local heritage. By demonstrating the potential of digital visualisation for cultural heritage research, the authors advocate for participatory and reflexive approaches that integrate community perspectives into digital heritage initiatives, encouraging sustainable engagement with local history and identity.

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