ABSTRACT
Technology has ushered profound changes into heritage practices, altering identification, preservation, and presentation. Digitalisation maps and reconstructs sites with laser scanning, drones, and 3D modelling, aiding conservation, accessibility, and disaster recovery. Monitoring and managing sites adopt sensor networks, satellites, and LIDAR scans to track changes and mitigate threats. Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive experiences, augmenting public awareness and support for conservation efforts. Technology enhances public engagement through apps, virtual tours, and Google Earth. Social media fosters awareness and mobilisation for heritage conservation. However, the impact on valuing heritage for digital natives remains uncertain, with changing information organisation and interactive experiences reshaping perceptions. Artificial intelligence (AI) introduces further possibilities, with UNESCO's ethical framework guiding AI's integration into heritage conservation. In a world of rapid technological evolution, heritage adapts to maintain its significance across generations.
