Abstract
Interactive maps represent a sophisticated approach to the preventive maintenance of historic cities, providing dynamic tools for documentation and information management, and facilitating public engagement. A key challenge lies in the limited reliance on modern geospatial tools for managing and documenting heritage sites, often resulting in fragmented and dispersed efforts rather than a unified approach toward a common goal. Therefore, this research aims to establish a specific scientific methodology that integrates efforts and enhances coordination among stakeholders involved in heritage site management, making the process more accurate, transparent, and comprehensive. This will be achieved by reviewing the steps and stages of the methodological process for developing an effective interactive map of Mosul Old City-Iraq. This approach seeks to strengthen urban heritage preservation efforts, mitigate and avoid reconstruction challenges, and unify engineering, architectural, and historical documentation and archiving within a central database that is easily accessible to various specialists, sponsors, and stakeholders. Furthermore, the study explores the educational and tourism potential of these maps. Through the analysis of global case studies and the creation and development of a pilot interactive map, this research assesses the effectiveness of interactive maps in heritage information management and supporting preventative conservation. The findings highlight the pivotal role of interactive maps in safeguarding cultural heritage, raising community awareness, and facilitating informed decision-making in urban rehabilitation projects. The study suggests further research to enhance the potential of this tool in developing a more precise and detailed methodology for the protection of architectural heritage.