Visual Cultures of Foundling Care in Renaissance Italy

Presciutti, Diana Bullen

doi:10.4324/9781315084237

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“…The site is also of historical and archaeological importance, as prehistoric artefacts, related to religious rituals, have been found at the bottom of the cave, testifying to human frequentation since the Bronze Age [100].…”

Section: The Fondarca Natural Archmentioning

confidence: 93%

The Mt. Catria–Mt. Nerone Ridge in the North-Marchean Apennines (Central Italy): A Potential Geopark?

Valentini

Guerra²,

Nesci

2023

Sustainability

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The inventory and evaluation of geosites are fundamental steps of any geoconservation strategies and in setting priorities for the management of protected areas. The North-Marchean Apennines (central Italy) host an extraordinary geoheritage, making its use by society worthwhile and meaningful (e.g., teaching/learning, tourism, and recreation). An area of 600 square kilometres embracing 18 municipalities, mainly distributed along the Mt. Catria–Mt. Nerone ridge, is home to numerous spectacular geosites. The purpose of this study is to analyze the environmental heritage of the North-Marchean Apennines through the recognition, selection, and description of an extensive list of geosites, with a view to providing useful data for the establishment of a possible geopark discussed in the context of a region that is rich in protected areas. Among these, seven geosites were chosen as representative of the area and were processed through a quantitative evaluation method. The calculated Q-values are indicative of geosites of high significance and well represent the great variety and strong potential of this area. The seven geosites, witnesses of sites with a high aesthetic value, are framed from a geological and geomorphological point of view, without neglecting the additional values that make these localities particularly attractive for geotouristic and educational purposes. The study area is finally framed in the context of the region’s protected areas, with a view to the conservation and enhancement of its environmental heritage.

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Section: The Fondarca Natural Archmentioning

confidence: 93%