An advanced knowledge base platform and a decision support system for safeguarding cultural heritage

Abstract

The TRIQUETRA KBP, a core component of the TRIQUETRA DSS, comprises two key elements: a comprehensive database housing all outputs from the project’s literature review and a WebGIS platform integrating data from pilot CH sites such as Aegina, Choirokoitia, Epidaurus, Kalapodi, Les Argilliez, Roseninsel, Smuszewo, and Ventotene. As a dynamic electronic repository, the KBP offers extensive data and advanced search tools for efficient information retrieval. The TRIQUETRA project aims to develop a robust, evidence-based DSS to mitigate the impacts of climate change on CH monuments. The DSS toolbox includes the Risk Severity Quantification module and the Mitigation Measure Selection and Optimisation module. The latter provides tailored mitigation measures for each pilot site, offering tangible recommendations for risk mitigation through a multicriteria search feature that allows filtering based on cost, timeframe, and topological effects (Ioannidis et alii, 2024). Designed for adaptability and scalability, the module leverages the KBP database to propose solutions by assessing site compatibility with others facing similar hazards. Supporting advanced research, it facilitates informed decision-making, enhanced monitoring, and tailored preservation strategies, contributing to the long-term protection of CH sites.