Introduction

Continuing to sustain historic cities has been challenging for many architects and restorers. Numerous articles, research, and plans have been presented, and some have been implemented. The solutions proposed fall into two general categories. First is those that deal with the anatomy and body of historical cities and suggest solutions to building problems and the physical relations between them. The second is those that offer solutions by presenting behavioral, sociological, and semantic studies about historical urban contexts. Despite some providing solutions even beyond these two categories, there still needs to be a holistic view that can offer more meaningful solutions. In practice, however, it is assumed that examining all the objective and subjective aspects of historical contexts and managing the challenges may provide comprehensive and holistic proposals that could address specific regulatory requirements of each historical context. This is a potential move toward supporting the evolution and continuity of historical cities. It is based on the premise that it can offer a new textual reading of the historical contexts that could strengthen the sense of belonging and human identity in cities in line with the human experiences of the place. By employing a documentary research method, I will probe into the concepts and ideas of erudite scholars who have articulated the ideas of landscape and place. There is a lot of data and information about theories and plans implemented in historical cities that can help us make decisions regarding completing and correcting sustainable urban regeneration plans. Therefore, landscape approach and data science can complement each other and provide an effective solution for reconstructing historical cities.