Digital Transformation in African Heritage Preservation: A Digital Twin Framework for a Sustainable Bab Al-Mansour in Meknes City, Morocco

A groundbreaking framework leveraging Digital Twin technology offers a sustainable approach to heritage preservation, demonstrated through the Bab Al-Mansour Gate in Meknes, Morocco. This innovative model enables real-time monitoring of structural health, damage detection over time, and predictive maintenance, significantly reducing invasive inspections while optimizing resource use. By integrating advanced data collection, processing, and analysis methods, the framework creates a dynamic Digital Twin Heritage Building (DTHB) platform that enhances conservation planning and mitigates environmental risks. This study provides a replicable solution for preserving cultural landmarks, addressing critical gaps in heritage management through data-driven solutions.

Serbouti, I., Chenal, J., Tazi, S. A., Baik, A., & Hakdaoui, M. (2025). Digital Transformation in African Heritage Preservation: A Digital Twin Framework for a Sustainable Bab Al-Mansour in Meknes City, Morocco. Smart Cities, 8(1), 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities8010029