Technological Approaches to Mitigate Museum Absenteeism at the Timgad Site Museum

Chaima    Telaoumaten; Lakhdar Salim     Guebboub

doi:10.34118/jskp.v6i2.4633

Chaima Telaoumaten https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7588-6690
Lakhdar Salim Guebboub https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7627-5244

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34118/jskp.v6i2.4633

Abstract

Today, the world is witnessing an unprecedented acceleration in technological developments that fundamentally affect various aspects of life, including the management and presentation of cultural heritage. Modern technologies used in museums contribute to providing information accurately and comprehensively, considering the diversity of visitors in terms of tastes and age groups. Display tools are carefully selected to ensure an interactive and attractive experience that meets the diverse needs of visitors, which enhances the attractiveness of museums and increases the clarity of the content displayed.

This study aims to explore the impact of applying modern technologies in addressing the problem of reluctance to visit museums, focusing on the Timgad Archaeological Site Museum as a main model. We will analyze how these technologies can be employed to improve visitor experience and increase interaction with cultural heritage, with the aim of providing scientific recommendations to support the development of this vital field.

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