Digitisation and Virtualisation of Medieval Historical and Artistic Heritage. Taüll 1123 and Sigena Mágica, Two Examples of Strategies for Conserving, Disseminating and Preserving Heritage Through New Technologies

The use of new technologies applied to the virtual reconstruction of artistic and architectural heritage is a topic that has become particularly important in the world of cultural heritage conservation and research, as well as in its tourism management. With the advance of technology, researchers have found new ways to explore, document and preserve historical monuments, buildings and works of art, while heritage managers have discovered a new means of disseminating and bringing heritage elements to wider audiences. This subject will be approached through two examples in which new technologies have been applied to the experimentation of medieval art in the 21st century: the Taüll 1123 project and the Sigena mágica project. In this article we will study and compare the benefits, risks and challenges posed by the virtual recreation of lost or endangered heritage. Both when it comes to conserving, disseminating and preserving it, and when it comes to incorporating new technologies into the cultural tourism market through models that aim to enrich and improve user experiences when it comes to activating historical and artistic heritage.