El Patrimonio Jacobeo y su gestión desde las Humanidades Digitalespresente y futuro del Camino de Santiago en Castilla y León

Abstract

This doctoral thesis focuses its study on the Assets of Cultural Interest (BIC) located on the French Way of Saint James as it passes through the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, from the perspective of Digital Humanities. The objective is to analyze these cultural assets systematically, in detail, quantitatively and qualitatively in order to deepen their management and valorization, thus contributing to the field of Cultural Heritage Management. The specific objectives include the synthesis of the key elements of Cultural Heritage and its management as well as the Way of Saint James, the bibliometric analysis of studies on the Way of Saint James, the development of a detailed database of the Assets of Cultural Interest and the study of the management, protection and tourism approach of these. In addition, the role of digital tools in the investigation of the digital footprint of the Assets of Cultural Interest is also evaluated, providing crucial data for decisión-making in their management. The thesis is framed in an interdisciplinary methodology that combines Digital Humanities, Computational Social Science and Complex Systems analysis, offering an integrated view, combining different perspectives that until now had been treated in isolation. By integrating historical, artistic, tourism and digital aspects, the work provides a holistic perspective of how these different elements interact and contribute to heritage management and enhancement. This multidimensional approach enables cultural heritage managers, academics and policy makers to gain a more complete and nuanced understanding, facilitating informed decision-making and the implementation of more effective strategies. The research specifically addresses the digital impact on heritage management, using tools such as Twitter, Google News and Google Trends to analyze the digital footprint of the Way of Saint James. This pioneering exploration provides valuable insights into how digital technologies are reshaping the perception of and interaction with cultural heritage, offering new opportunities for its promotion and preservation in the digital age.