Sheltering an archaeological structure in Petra A case-study of criteria, concepts, and implementation

Palumbo, Gaetano

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“…Natural processes, including aging, degradation and weathering, are the greatest hazards to archaeological materials, according to Ndoro (2018). Palumbo (2000) addresses the difficulties facing the archaeological heritage and makes the case that a variety of factors, most of which are connected to how contemporary societies are evolving, pose a threat to their survival. He continues by saying that oftentimes, conservation efforts still focus on just one of these dangers-material decaybecause it is the most obvious.…”

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Towards Sustainable Utilization: Threats on Selected Immovable Archaeological Heritage along the Coast of Kenya and the Intervention Strategies for Mitigation

Benard M. Busaka,

Jethron A. Akalla,

Lazarus K. Ngari

2023

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The archaeological heritage is an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage. In the recent past, global dynamics have witnessed a rapid pace of modernization, especially in the global south. Many physical development projects continue to be witnessed in different parts of the country, some of which negatively impact the finite archaeological heritage causing irredeemable loss. Along with traditional causes of decay, such projects continue to threaten cultural resources, especially the immovable archaeological heritages along the coast. This calls for effective management practices where heritage conservation and preservation are key components. Management here implies compliance with set standards as stipulated in international conventions to which Kenya is a state party. Through oral interviews, field observation, site-assessment and document analysis, this article highlights some actual threats to immovable heritage along the coast of Kenya and explores practical approaches towards mitigation. Threats to the archaeological heritage are many, some natural and others human-induced and whereas many of these cannot be stopped from causing heritage deterioration, they can be mitigated and slowed down. It concludes that reducing threats means preserving the authenticity of the immovable archaeological heritage and, in the process preserving heritage values while at the same time sustainably utilizing the heritage.

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Towards Sustainable Utilization: Threats on Selected Immovable Archaeological Heritage along the Coast of Kenya and the Intervention Strategies for Mitigation

Benard M. Busaka,

Jethron A. Akalla,

Lazarus K. Ngari

2023

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“…Moreover, physical and spatial relationship between protective structure and what it protects is important. The aesthetic impact of the structure should not take over from the remains [8,10]. Its visual impact on surrounding historic fabric and significant values of the site should be considered as well.…”

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“…Use of natural ventilation and natural lighting of the site should be considered [10]. In addition, materials used for construction should enable a long life span and low maintenance requirement as much as possible [8][9][10].…”

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“…Protection: a protective structure should fulfill its function against deteriorative effects of atmosphere such as precipitation, wind and direct sunlight [8][9][10][11]. High and low temperatures, high relative humidity, condensation and freezing should be avoided in the protective structure.…”

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“…Selection of the construction techniques and the materials is an important issue that can be related with conservation. Ideally, protective structure should have a minimum number of support points not to damage the remains [8,10,12]. It should be capable of rapid construction on-site, so as to minimize disruption of visiting and investigations of remains.…”

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Impact of transparency in the design of protective structures for conservation of archaeological remains

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a b s t r a c tProtective structures are advantageous to extend the life of exposed remains and to display objects of cultural significance. A considerable number of shelters and enclosures have been constructed of transparent materials to enhance the display function. This study aims to examine the utilization of transparency in design of protective structures in terms of advantages and disadvantages. To fulfill this aim, a group of protective structures, which were completely transparent or with transparent faç ades, such as the Roman Villa at Piazza Armerina, Sicily (Italy), the Fishbourne Roman Palace at West Sussex (England), the Roman Bath at Badenweiler (Germany), the Cathedral ruins at Hamar (Norway) and the Terrace Houses 2 at Ephesus (Turkey) were investigated in terms of their effect on preservation and display of remains. The selected examples illustrated that greenhouse effect, condensation, loss of transparency and excessive lighting are the problems to be considered in the design process. As a result, transparent materials used in protective structures should be selected carefully according to their thermo-physical properties such as solar, thermal and light transmission in order to reduce the negative effects of overheating and condensation.

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The Debate on the Need for a Protective Shelter over the Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great

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2012

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Sheltering an archaeological structure in Petra A case-study of criteria, concepts, and implementation

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Towards Sustainable Utilization: Threats on Selected Immovable Archaeological Heritage along the Coast of Kenya and the Intervention Strategies for Mitigation

Towards Sustainable Utilization: Threats on Selected Immovable Archaeological Heritage along the Coast of Kenya and the Intervention Strategies for Mitigation

Impact of transparency in the design of protective structures for conservation of archaeological remains

The Debate on the Need for a Protective Shelter over the Mausoleum of Cyrus the Great

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