This article explores the potential of Wikidata as a multilingual, collaborative knowledge base to simplify the production and dissemination of digital gazetteers within a Linked Open Data framework. Through two case studies—Temples in Roman Britain and the International (Digital) Dura-Europos Archive (IDEA)—we examine how Wikidata can support both large-scale and small-scale gazetteer initiatives by enhancing their interoperability, analytical depth, and inclusiveness. By engaging with challenges such as data quality, technical accessibility, and postcolonial critique, we argue that Wikidata is a viable and dynamic infrastructure for advancing digital scholarship and more democratic frameworks of engagement with cultural heritage.
Université de Montréal, Canada - ORCID: 0009-0006-2076-1220
Chapter Title
Reimagining Digital Gazetteers: A Wikidata-Powered Approach
Authors
Maxime Guénette
Language
English
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1010-2.15
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Book Title
Wikidata e la ricerca. Condividere esperienze / Wikidata and Research. Sharing Experiences
Book Subtitle
Atti del Convegno, Firenze, 5-6 giugno 2025 / Conference proceedings, Florence, 5-6 June 2025
Editors
Elena Marangoni, Camillo Carlo Pellizzari di San Girolamo
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
378
Publication Year
2026
Copyright Information
© 2026 Author(s)
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Metadata License
Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1010-2
ISBN Print
979-12-215-1009-6
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-1010-2
Series Title
Studi e saggi
Series ISSN
2704-6478
Series E-ISSN
2704-5919