World Heritage Site: Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)
Publication Year: 2025
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE9A8E7EA764
Summary
Digital tools enhance the preservation and interpretation of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as demonstrated by their application to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome). This study reveals that digital history methods, such as the use of software like Tropy, improve the cataloging and analysis of historical archives while addressing methodological challenges in source validation. The research highlights how digitalization expands access to collective memory, particularly for sites symbolizing significant historical traumas like Hiroshima. By integrating technology with rigorous historical practices, this approach strengthens the preservation of cultural heritage and its societal relevance.
Citation
Ferreira Canova Júnior, D., & Ivaneide Alves da Silva, A. (2025). História digital e cultura histórica. Revista Discente Ofícios de Clio, 9(17), 126–145. https://doi.org/10.15210/clio.v9i17.29147
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