A Framework for Cartographic Representation of Archaeological Sites under the Digital Humanities Perspective

Abstract. This study is based on the intersection of digital humanities and archaeological geography, and aims to construct a multidimensional classification system (value dimension, spatial form, cultural connotation) that integrates ontology and phenomenological cognition for the spatial characteristics of large archaeological sites, thereby breaking through the bottleneck of traditional mapping. Building on this foundation, the paper innovatively proposes a three-in-one framework of "attribute data-process specification-symbol system": through multi-source heterogeneous data fusion (3D point cloud, remote sensing image, historical image), combined with spatial registration and semantic association technology to achieve complementary information verification. Furthermore, a triple mapping mechanism (representation layer, experience layer, abstraction layer) is established based on Pierce's symbol trialism, constructing a dynamic symbol system that combines scientific and interpretive aspects. Consequently, the intelligent mapping tool developed provides standardized solutions for archaeological surveys, heritage monitoring, and public interpretation, promoting the cognitive upgrade of archaeological mapping from static expression to dynamic deduction, and laying the theoretical and methodological foundation for digital protection of archaeological sites.