# The IoT/IoE Integrated Security & Safety System of Pompeii Archeological Park
## 19 Conclusions  
This work presents the innovative IoT/IoE-based integrated technological system developed for the Pompeii Archeological Park, emphasizing its role in enhancing security, safety, and heritage management within one of the world's most complex and significant cultural heritage sites. The implementation of the Integrated Multidisciplinary Model for Security and Safety Management (IMMSSM), supported by advanced telecommunications, AI-powered monitoring systems, and sustainable energy solutions, represents a pioneering effort in cultural heritage preservation.  
However, despite the achievements, several challenges emerged throughout the development and deployment phases. The historical and architectural sensitivity of the site imposed strict constraints on installation procedures, necessitating customized solutions that balanced technological effectiveness with minimal visual and structural impact. Additionally, the integration of diverse subsystems--ranging from surveillance to environmental monitoring and crowd management--demanded extensive coordination, interdisciplinary expertise, and iterative testing to ensure seamless interoperability.  
Looking forward, future research should focus on evaluating the system's performance over time, particularly in response to evolving threats, environmental conditions, and visitor dynamics. The potential of integrating more adaptive and self-learning AI models, as well as expanding the scope of predictive analytics for security and safety management, structural health monitoring and climate resilience, represents a promising direction. Furthermore, the broader applicability of the IMMSSM and its supporting technologies in other cultural heritage contexts--especially those in less resourced or more vulnerable regions--warrants thorough investigation.  
By critically reflecting on both the strengths and limitations of the system, this work contributes to the growing field of intelligent cultural heritage protection and offers valuable insights for future interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at preserving humanity's shared historical legacy.  
Conceptualization, A.B. and F.G.; Methodology, A.B. and F.G.; Software, A.B. and F.G.; Validation, A.B. and F.G.; Formal analysis, A.B. and F.G.; Investigation, A.B. and F.G.; Resources, A.B. and F.G.; Data curation, A.B. and F.G.; Writing - original draft, F.G.; Writing - review & editing, A.B.; Visualization, A.B. and F.G.; Supervision, A.B. and F.G.; Project administration, A.B.; Funding acquisition, A.B. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.  
The \"Safety and Security for Pompeii Archeological Park\" project was funded by the National Operative Program \"Legalita\"--FESR/FSE 2014-2020 of the Ministry of the Interior of Italy, local identifier of operation n. 882. The \"ISIDE\" project was funded by the National Operative Program \"Legalita\"--FESR/FSE 2014-2020 of the Ministry of the Interior of Italy, local identifier of operation n. 1213.  
The data presented in this study are available upon request from the corresponding author due to privacy reasons.  
The authors gratefully acknowledge all those who supported, were involved in, or contributed to the design and execution of the projects discussed in this paper.