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Map shows the Mahasthangarh citadel (after modifying the Google Earth image) and site settings of its hinterlands.
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Mahasthangarh in Bogura district, Bangladesh, is a historic fortified city of fourth-century BCE, considered an important reference site for the ancient metropolis of South Asia. The Department of Archaeology (DoA) of the Government of Bangladesh is the only authority responsible for managing cultural heritage. However, sites are facing several thr...
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... citadel is about 1.5 km (5000 feet) in length from north to south and 1.4 km (4000 feet) in breadth from west to east. It was highly protected on the east by the well-known Karatoya River and on the other three sides by the deep moat with marshland (Figures 1 and 2), which are still partially visible (see details-6). Recently, the eastern rampart and a portion of the northern rampart have been conservated by the South Asian Tourism Infrastructure Development Project (SATIDP) (Figures 2 and 3). ...
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... is mentionable that any tourism in the Mahasthangarh area should remember that the main objective is to protect, promote, and manage the tangible and intangible heritage. There are numerous significant intangible cultural heritages that bear the testimony of esthetics and outstanding universal values that need to develop inventories and updated regularly (Figure 10) [12]. ...
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... area is a huge village and river tourism potential for its charming landscape, massive rampart, river, and deep moat with marshland (Figures 1 and 2). The overlooked intangible heritage of Mahasthangarh could be promoted through village/rural tourism and river tourism. ...
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... citadel is about 1.5 km (5000 feet) in length from north to south and 1.4 km (4000 feet) in breadth from west to east. It was highly protected on the east by the well-known Karatoya River and on the other three sides by the deep moat with marshland (Figures 1 and 2), which are still partially visible (see details-6). Recently, the eastern rampart and a portion of the northern rampart have been conservated by the South Asian Tourism Infrastructure Development Project (SATIDP) (Figures 2 and 3). ...
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... is mentionable that any tourism in the Mahasthangarh area should remember that the main objective is to protect, promote, and manage the tangible and intangible heritage. There are numerous significant intangible cultural heritages that bear the testimony of esthetics and outstanding universal values that need to develop inventories and updated regularly (Figure 10) [12]. ...
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... Digital technologies have also opened up new possibilities for community engagement in the heritage sector, improving opportunities for dissemination and access while establishing frameworks that facilitate grassroots involvement (Mattone, Frullo, 2022;Khan, Huda, 2023). Cultural institutions have adopted participatory design approaches to improve audience engagement and foster conversations with visitors. ...
The combination of social engagement engines and immersive technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and digital twins holds great potential for the development of tourism industry during the designing and planning stages. When introduced to experts, this innovative approach allows us to advance creative solutions while keeping the community engaged and enhancing the decision-making process. Virtual designing and planning processes can significantly transform the workflows of professionals and promote inclusive practices in all Jordanian archaeological and heritage sites, particularly those involved in the “Accessible Tourism” project. This article presents an exploratory quantitative study conducted through a comprehensive literature review and participatory interviews. The study involved 23 participants from the “Accessible Tourism” project. It focused on identifying professionals’ barriers affecting the application of inclusivity in historical sites. Additionally, the study defined challenges and requirements to determine digitally inclusive applications. The study results highlighted the challenges faced by stakeholders and experts in developing inclusivity in built heritage sites in Jordan, such as interdepartmental communication, historic preservation constraints, and comprehension of accessibility codes. It also addressed the difficulties in engaging users with disabilities or marginalized communities in developing inclusive facilities. Based on these findings, a unique framework for remotely analysing target users within an immersive environment is proposed. This framework has been developed in collaboration with key stakeholders and set the stage for further research and collaboration. Future research should emphasize the importance of inclusive practices and user involvement in designing accessible and enriching tourism experiences at Jordan’s heritage sites.
This study takes a significant look at river tourism and the impact that it has on the economy from a variety of perspectives. There is a distinction between river tourism and the more typical definition of tourism. The success of Bangladesh is already well-known for its uncommon tourist places, and an astounding number of tourists are engaged in tourism-producing activities. Tourism along rivers can bring enormous economic benefits for the development of the economy. However, the country's river tourism potential is still not fully realized due to several obstacles. As a result, this study has analyzed the economic effects and challenges this sector poses. The current river tourism industry is investigated in this paper, along with its potential benefits and potential risks. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the development of river tourism will not be without its difficulties. There are disadvantages in addition to the tremendous economic benefits that are available. This paper has provided several suggestions for river tourism based on the data obtained through a qualitative method based on secondary data and its findings. Rivers have not been able to successfully market themselves as tourist destinations due to the presence of several laws. In this study, the relevance of tourism to the country's economy is highlighted, along with the many available river-based tourist spots. The fundamental objective of the organization is to continually pay attention to the potential economic benefits of river tourism and make it one of the most popular river-based vacation destinations in the world.
This study takes a significant look at river tourism and the impact that it has on the economy from a variety of perspectives. There is a distinction between river tourism and the more typical definition of tourism. The success of Bangladesh is already well-known for its uncommon tourist places, and an astounding number of tourists are engaged in tourismproducing activities. Tourism along rivers can bring enormous economic benefits for the development of the economy. However, the country's river tourism potential is still not fully realized due to several obstacles. As a result, this study has analyzed the economic effects and challenges this sector poses. The current river tourism industry is investigated in this paper, along with its potential benefits and potential risks. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the development of river tourism will not be without its difficulties. There are disadvantages in addition to the tremendous economic benefits that are available. This paper has provided several suggestions for river tourism based on the data obtained through a qualitative method based on secondary data and its findings. Rivers have not been able to successfully market themselves as tourist destinations due to the presence of several laws. In this study, the relevance of tourism to the country's economy is highlighted, along with the many available river-based tourist spots. The fundamental objective of the organization is to continually pay attention to the potential economic benefits of river tourism and make it one of the most popular river-based vacation destinations in the world.
