Territorio Mudéjar's digitalization strategy

The digitization of cultural heritage is crucial for its preservation, management, and dissemination. This study presents the digitalization strategy developed f Territorio Mudéjar, an association dedicated manage the Mudejar heritage located in rural areas in the Province of Zaragoza (Spain). The project aims to create a sustainable and interoperable digital archive, leveraging European and international standards such as the UNESCO Charter and the Europeana Data Model. The strategy is based on four strategic pillars: continuous updates, reusability, metadata harmonization, and effective communication. Despite funding opportunities for digitalization, challenges persist, including technical limitations in rural areas and proprietary control of digital assets. The results emphasize the need for open-access policies, stakeholder training, and inter-municipal collaboration to ensure long-term usability. The study concludes that adapting international recommendations to local realities is essential for sustainable digital transformation, especially in contexts where rural heritage can be as a key driver of cultural and economic development.