التحليل المكاني للمواقع الأثرية و السياحية في المدينة المنورة باستخدام تقنية نظم المعلومات الجغرافية (GIS)‎

Abstract EN

This study seeks to apply the methodology of spatial analysis of archaeological and tourist sites in Medina using the technology of geographic information systems (GIS), through the use of spatial analysis tools available within the environment of GIS software Arc GIS Spatial Analyst.

Characterized by spatial analysis tools to its ability to analyze spatial data associated with a database and descriptive, to identify the characteristics of the place through the study of spatial relationships of geographic phenomenon, and to know the pattern of geographical distribution of geographical features, and spread on the surface of the earth.

The study was based on the descriptive and analytical approach in the treatment of digital data, through the use of some statistical methods, and graphical representation and Alcartograve to highlight the spatial characteristics of archaeological sites and tourist attractions in the city of Medina.

The study concluded that there is significant disparity in the geographical distribution of tourist and archaeological sites.

Concentrated most of the sites in the southwest of the mosque of Prophet Mohammad and by 39.442%.

While the concentration in the northwest of the Mosque of the Prophet>s about 32.786% of the total number.

The study also showed that the pattern of distribution of these sites is the pattern of accumulated or caked, there were about 47% of these sites within four kilometers from the Prophet > s Mosque.

And that about 62 % of these sites are located within half a kilometer from the main roads.