## 8 Conclusions
Finally, the experience developed at Benza demonstrates that heritage digitalization should not be understood as an end in itself, but rather as a methodologically grounded and interdisciplinary process where archaeology, geospatial engineering, applied computing, and cultural management converge. Its impact will depend on its alignment with sustainable public policies, accessible digital infrastructures, and participatory strategies for heritage conservation and outreach--thereby consolidating a replicable and responsible model for archaeological heritage intervention. Conceptualization, A.M.-M., E.V.-V., S.D.-B., D.F.-S. and J.R.-M.; methodology, A.M.-M., E.V.-V., J.C.-D., S.D.-B., S.B.-M., D.F.-S. and J.R.-M.; software, A.M.-M.; validation, A.M.-M., E.V.-V., S.D.-B., D.F.-[PERSON], [PERSON] and [PERSON]; formal analysis, [PERSON]-M., [PERSON]-V., [PERSON]-[PERSON], [PERSON]-[PERSON], [PERSON]-[PERSON], [PERSON]-M., [PERSON]-[PERSON], [PERSON] and [PERSON]-[PERSON]; investigation, [PERSON]-M., [PERSON]-V., [PERSON]-D., [PERSON]-A., [PERSON]-[PERSON], [PERSON]-M., [PERSON]-[PERSON], [PERSON] and [PERSON]-[PERSON]; resources, [PERSON]-V., [PERSON] and [PERSON]-[PERSON]; data curation, [PERSON]-[PERSON] and [PERSON]-[PERSON]; writing--original draft preparation, [PERSON]-[PERSON], [PERSON] and [PERSON]; writing--review and editing, [PERSON], [PERSON], [PERSON], [PERSON] and [PERSON]; visualisation, [PERSON] and [PERSON]; supervision, [PERSON], [PERSON] and [PERSON]; project administration, [PERSON], [PERSON] and [PERSON]; funding acquisition, [PERSON] and [PERSON]. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. This research was conducted thanks to the financial and administrative support of Ciudad Autonoma de C'euta, Consejeria de Educacion y Cultura, Seccion de Pattromiono Cultural, within the framework of a partnership agreement between this institution and Universidad de Cadiz (N\({}^{\circ}\). Ref. : MTTR. N\({}^{\circ}\). Exp. : 59.619/2022). [PERSON] is beneficiary of a formation contract [PERSON] with reference JDC2022-050009-I, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and the European Union (NextGenerationEU\"/PRTR\"). Not applicable. The original contributions presented in this study are included in the article. Further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author(s). **Acknowledgments:** To [PERSON] (Archaeology, University of Cadiz), who discovered the site and encouraged our team to undertake the research works undertook between 2002 and 2024. To [PERSON] (Cultural Heritage, Ceuta), [PERSON] (Council Archaeologist, Ceuta), [PERSON] (Museum of Ceuta), and [PERSON] (Railway Museum, Ceuta) for their help with our research project. To the Spanish Ministry of Defence, owner of the land in which the site is located, for authorising and aiding our research. To the Spanish Ministry of Culture, for authorising our surveys and excavations. To Ciudad Autonoma de Ceuta, for upholding the agreement with the University of Cadiz and facilitating our search for funding. To [PERSON] for giving us access to the Archivo Tarradell in Barcelona and the records of her father's work in North Africa in the 1950s. And to [PERSON] (Central Archive, Ceuta) and [PERSON] (Public Library, Ceuta) for giving us access to the photographs and bibliography about the neo-medieval forts. **Conflicts of Interest:** The authors declare no conflicts of interest. **Appendix A**  
**Figure A1. Collection of historical photographs. (**A**) The Mogotte de Benz\(\acute{a}\) in the 1950s. Image taken from Yebel Musa. In the foreground, the town of Benillounes and Bahia de la Ballenera. (**B**) View of Bahia de la Ballenera from the top of Yebel Musa. In the background, to the right, the quarry and theMogote de Benz\(\acute{\text{a}}\). (**C**) View of the neo-medieval fort de Benz\(\acute{\text{a}}\) before it was destroyed by the quarry. (**D**) The Mogote de Benz\(\acute{\text{a}}\) with the neo-medieval fort from the coastal road that led to La Ballenera from Ceuta.