Integrative Geo-Agricultural Framework for the Classification of Historical Architectural Heritage Resources

Abstract

In this research, we introduce a groundbreaking method for the classification of Historical Architectural Heritage (HAH) resources, with a particular focus on their integration within agricultural landscapes. Employing a sophisticated blend of Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies and advanced feature fusion techniques, our approach uniquely emphasizes the interaction between architectural heritage and agricultural land use. The methodology commences with the extraction of historical and agricultural attributes from HAH sites, leveraging sensor fusion technology to capture the nuances of their relationship with surrounding farmlands. We categorize these resources into three distinct classifications: 'agriculturally integrated', 'agriculturally independent', and 'absent agricultural linkage'. This innovative classification is sensitive to the architectural merits of the HAH resources and their agricultural context, shedding light on the symbiotic interplay between heritage sites and rural agrarian practices. A pivotal component of our approach is integrating agricultural spatial features in the classification process. This involves analyzing HAH sites' proximity, dependency, and interaction with adjacent agricultural lands, thereby enriching the heritage classification with an agro-centric perspective. The effectiveness of this methodology has been rigorously tested in the agricultural regions of Hubei Province, China, demonstrating enhanced precision and depth in the classification of HAH resources within an agricultural framework. The proposed method stands out for its cost-effectiveness and practicality, offering a novel tool for the management and preservation of HAH resources in agricultural settings. It bridges the often-overlooked gap between architectural heritage conservation and agricultural land management, thus paving the way for sustainable development in rural landscapes. This research contributes significantly to both theoretical and applied aspects of heritage conservation, promoting an integrated approach that respects and upholds the intrinsic value of agricultural landscapes in historical heritage management.