Polish Database of Topographic Objects 1:10,000 as a basis for building the formal domain Historical Ontology of Urban Spaces

A formal domain ontology, UrbanOnto, emerged as a promising tool for standardizing urban historical research, particularly when applied to old town maps. Developed using the Polish Database of Topographic Objects (BDOT) and integrated with CIDOC-CRM and OntoHGIS ontologies, UrbanOnto demonstrated its utility in interpreting historical sources, despite validation challenges that did not yield definitive results. This study highlights the potential for ontology-based approaches to enhance urban history research, offering a structured framework for future standardization efforts.

Słomska-Przech, K., & Duży, W. (2024). Polish Database of Topographic Objects 1:10,000 as a basis for building the formal domain Historical Ontology of Urban Spaces. Modelling the City, 133–152. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032695891-12