A Digital Survey Approach for Large-Scale Landscape Heritage Resource Exploration: Auxiliary Beacons, the Uncharted Signal Structure of the Great Wall in China

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

1. In line 16, omit "no less than"...

2. In Introduction secction, it would be useful to mention other authors who are dealing with using digital technology to record other cultural heritage sites.

3. I recommend omitting Chinese characters from the article

4. line 123 - The abbreviation GW should be explained

5. The methodology needs to state on what basis each identified object has been assigned to each dynasty

6. Citations cannot be reviewed

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The paper's subject, titled "A Digital Survey Approach for Large-scale Landscape Heritage Resource Exploration: auxiliary beacon, uncharted signal structure of the Great Wall in China," is interesting and innovative. However, the paper has some shortcomings that need to be addressed through revisions.

Citations: The almost all citations are missed limited use of used undermines the foundation base an internationally relevant interest literature review.

Introduction:

An international interest literature review is needed supplement to introduction, focusing literature on digital heritage preservation although the value heritage. This review should highlight any gaps or limitations the existing research that this study aims to address. The following citations are examples of references that could be used in relation to the mentioned subject. It is necessary to clearly state in the introduction how this study contributes to the field of digital heritage preservation and exploration, and what makes it novel compared to existing research.

- Li, Y., & Chen, X. (2018). A review of digital heritage preservation techniques. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 29(6), 751-765.

- Zhang, Y., & Li, J. (2019). A digital survey approach for large-scale landscape heritage resource exploration: The case study of the Great Wall in China. Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainability, 11(2), 137-150.

-Darabi H, et al..(2020) Perceptual buffer zone: a potential of going beyond the definition of broader preservation areas. J Cult Herit Manag Sustain Dev. 2020;10(3):271–91. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCHMSD-12-2017-0087.

2. Methodology:

- Data gathering: Please provide more details on how the drone was used to collect data, including the type of drone, the altitude at which it was flown, and any specific software or tools used to process the data. - Digital Data Processing: Please provide a more detailed description of the digital data processing and analysis, including the specific software or tools utilized.

- Auxiliary beacon discovery and classification: Please provide more information on how the auxiliary beacon was discovered and historically classified, including any relevant historical or archaeological context.

3. Results: The results section is already well-written.

4. Discussions:

It expected that authors compare the results of this study with similar research in the field of digital heritage preservation and exploration, highlighting any differences or similarities and discussing their implications. In addition, the heritage aspect and value of the auxiliary beacon as an outcome of this research should be highlighted at the end of the discussion, discussing its historical significance and cultural importance.

5. Conclusion:

- Generalization: The study's conclusions of the study seem to be presented in a generalized manner, emphasizing their broader implications for the field of digital heritage preservation and exploration. This could involve recommendations for future research or practical applications of the findings.

Comments on the Quality of English Language

The paper need proofreading in term of formatting and typo-error.

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Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The study is very valid and well set up also from a methodological point of view.

It is interesting to deeper into the UNESCO recognition of the Great Wall (World heritage list), in reference to the importance of the auxiliary beacon sites. An in-depth study in this regard would be very important also in the perspective of possible further useful planning and protection tools for the monument.

In the conclusions it appears interesting to give an account of the possibility of specific tools for valorising the identified auxiliary beacon sites, possibly with modern information technologies.

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Round 2

Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The authors have successfully revised their paper and achieved their goals and objectives. I recommend accepting the paper in its current state. I have no more comments.