Designing a Digital Repository for the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Island of Zakynthos

The present study discusses the design of a digital archive for the preservation and dissemination of the Cultural and Natural Heritage of Zakynthos Island. The proposed architecture suggests a Content Management System (CMS) to provide the core functionality, while a web application, interacting with the CMS through a RESTFul API, will provide an alternative front-end targeting mainly on-site end-users using mobile devices. Authors and contributors can submit multimedia content to the repository, which is reviewed and approved by system administrators before publishing, ensuring this way the information quality and accuracy.The system will also provide a RESTful API, allowing integration with 3<sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">rd</sup> party systems and web applications, thereby expanding the repository's reach and capabilities. Content delivery is personalized based on user profiles, location, and preferences, enhancing engagement and usability. By integrating these features, the repository effectively preserves and makes accessible the unique cultural and natural heritage of Zakynthos to both local and global audiences.