The Integration of Tourist Attraction Elements and Their Impact on the Volume of Tourist Movement at the Archaeological Site of Babylon A Study in Tourism Geography

Abstract

Many countries have focused on tourism as it has become a global phenomenon, especially after the development of transportation and communication. Consequently, many countries around the world are competing to attract the largest number of tourists by developing and enhancing their diverse tourist attractions and integrating them to create mature tourist destinations that satisfy the various desires of tourists. When a tourist visits a particular tourist area, they are usually drawn to one or more attractions. This is the premise of this research, which aims to demonstrate the integration of tourist attractions and to understand their impact on the volume of tourist activity at the archaeological site of Babylon. The study begins by presenting some natural and man-made tourist attractions in general, then examines the attractions at the archaeological site, explaining their types and importance. It concludes by demonstrating the impact of their integration on tourist activity at the site, based on the results of the field study. The study concludes that tourist activity in the study area is not based on a single attraction, but rather on the integration of several elements to determine the volume of tourist activity. These elements vary in their contribution to this activity. The research concludes with a set of recommendations that the researcher believes are necessary for relevant authorities to consider. Related to supporting and developing tourism in this precious tourist site.