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    Dai cammini ai geoitinerari. Catalogazione e valorizzazione dei cammini in provincia di Cosenza. Il caso di studio del Cammino del Guiscardo: indagini per un patrimonio da valorizzare
    (Università della Calabria, 2025-05-07) Pangaro, Daniele; Perrelli, Raffaele; Ronconi, Maria Luisa
    Research Project Objectives: The aim of the research project was the study, design, and implementation of a network of thematic geo-itineraries that trace, in Calabria, the places affected by the Norman conquest of the 11th century and reconstruct what is hypothesized to be the "Guiscard Path." The methodology for the collection, cataloging, systematization, and georeferencing of geographical, historical, literary, and biographical sources related to the scientific production on the subject, used for the development of the geo-itineraries, is quantitative-qualitative and interdisciplinary in nature. The research project was divided into three phases corresponding to the three years of the PhD program. First Year: Source research: • Literary sources, • Historical and geographical sources, • Places linked to Robert Guiscard, • Cartography, • Walking routes. Selection of database tools (DB); Design and development of the DBGeSCal database: • Creation of the table, • Creation of forms for: Second Year: Data entry, Data consultation. Testing and normalization of the DBGeSCal database; Selection of IT tools: • QGIS, • QuickOSM, QGIS2web; Selection and georeferencing of the places along the Guiscard Path; Selection of base cartography: WMS, 。 YXZ tiles; Design of GIS_Cardo. Third Year: Implementation of GIS_Cardo: • Thematic geo-itineraries, o Guiscard Path; Drafting of the doctoral thesis. Research Project Goals: The project aims to disseminate, enhance, and promote the cultural heritage of Calabria through geo-itineraries by integrating geographical, travel-related, and historical studies. Focusing on medieval sources, especially the Norman chronicles of southern Italy related to Guiscard, the project explores historical themes and period sources to develop new interdisciplinary approaches. DBGeSCal is the first outcome of the research-an application structured to manage and query historical data using tables, forms, and keyword-based searches. This tool demonstrates how the integration of geo-historical sources and digital technologies can improve the dissemination and accessibility of historical heritage. Digital technologies have been applied to historical sources to create geo-itineraries, representing a significant advance in digital humanities. By georeferencing and digitally mapping historical and geographical data using integrated techniques and sources, the project has transformed the traditional concept of walking routes into digitized geo-itineraries, improving their consultation and dissemination. Using GIS and WebGIS technologies, the project proposes an innovative interdisciplinary method for enhancing Calabria's historical and geographical heritage, which is also applicable beyond the region. Future integration with search functions like Least Cost Path Analysis (LCPA) applications will enable the study of the most advantageous geo-itinerary routes from both economic and timeefficiency perspectives, while also reconstructing ancient communication routes through detailed territorial analysis. GIS_Cardo aims to create a replicable geo-itinerary model in various territorial contexts to promote the history of the Calabria region and foster sustainable socio-economic development. The model facilitates the visualization and analysis of geographical and historical data, supports territorial planning, and promotes the dissemination of geo-historical information to a broad and diverse audience. Additionally, it enhances the historical, cultural, religious, and natural heritage of Calabria, promoting sustainable tourism.