CTP Ontology: A Semantic Model for Structuring Cultural Thematic Paths

A thematic path enhances the appreciation of cultural heritage by connectingdiverse cultural objects through shared themes. This study introduces the Cul-tural Thematic Path (CTP) Ontology, designed to support the creation, organi-zation, description, publication, and management of thematic paths within theGLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) sector. While numerousontologies address the management and description of cultural resources inthe GLAM domain, none provides a comprehensive schema specifically forthematic paths. This work bridges that gap by detailing the design principles,ontology requirements, and implementation of the CTP Ontology. To ensureits effectiveness, the ontology has been validated through three distinct appli-cation scenarios and is made available following linked data best practices.