Sustainable Conservation of UNESCO and Other Heritage Sites Through Proactive Geosciences

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Rock Mechanics, Rock Weathering and Slope Stability

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Landslide Mitigation Measures for the Conservation of the Archaeological Site of Mata Ngarau, Orongo Village (Easter Island-Chile)

      • Claudio Margottini, Daniele Spizzichino, Orlando Pandolfi

      Pages 3-22

   3. Geotechnical Design and Mitigation Measures for the Conservation of Akapana Pyramid in the Tiwanaku Archaeological Site (Bolivia)

      • Daniele Spizzichino, Julio Condori Amaru, Luca Lombardi, Jose Ignacio Gallego Revilla, Jose Antonio Fernando Merodo, Giorgio Vizzini et al.

      Pages 23-46

   4. Multiscale Analysis of Geo-Hazards Affecting the Alhambra Cultural Heritage

      • José Antonio Fernandez-Merodo, Rosa Martin Mateos, Jose Miguel Azañon, Pablo Ezquerro, Juan Carlos García-Davalillo, Marta Bejar et al.

      Pages 47-61

   5. Rock Mechanic Characterization and 3D Kinematic Analysis of Katskhi Pillar (Georgia)

      • Claudio Margottini, Giovanni Gigli, Daniele Spizzichino, Marco Camorani, Giovanni Fiorini, Daniele Vicini

      Pages 63-80

   6. Petrological Study on the Roman Mortars from Kom El-Dikka Archaeological Site (Alexandria, Egypt)

      • Duygu Ergenç, Nevin Aly, Rafael Fort, Sayed Hemeda, Mónica Alvarez de Buergo

      Pages 81-88

   7. Experimental Study of Different Electrokinetic Configurations for Desalination of a Brick Wall

      • Jorge Feijoo, Mónica Alvarez de Buergo, Rafael Fort, Nevin Aly

      Pages 89-104

3. Geotechnical Engineering

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-105

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   2. Investigation and Preservation of Historic Foundations

      • Guido Gottardi, Michela Marchi

      Pages 107-125

   3. Authenticity of Foundation and Proactive Conservation of the Central Tower of Bayon Temple Under a Changing Climate in Angkor, Cambodia

      • Yoshinori Iwasaki, Mitsuharu Fukuda, Mitsumasa Ishizuka, Robert McCarthy, Ichita Shimoda, Koichi Nakagawa et al.

      Pages 127-145

   4. Slope Instability Induced by Climate Changes on the UNESCO Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi (Tarquinia, Italy)

      • Daniele Spizzichino, Gabriele Leoni, Paolo M. Guarino, Daniela Boldini, Saverio Mengoni, Ermanno Marino et al.

      Pages 147-160

4. Geophysics

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 161-161

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   2. Joint Application of Multiple-Geophysical Surveys for Archaeological Prospection

      • Amin Ibrahim, Khaled S. Gemail, Mahmoud M. Sensoy, Ali El-Khadragy, Moamen Almaz

      Pages 163-188

   3. The Implementation of Shallow Geophysical Survey for Detection of Some Buried Archaeological Structures in Aswan City, Egypt

      • Abbas Mohamed Abbas, Raafat El-Shafie Fat-Helbary, Ahmed Hamed, Karrar Omar El-Faragawy, Ezzat M. El-Amin, Gad Mohamed El-Qady

      Pages 189-219

   4. Ground Penetrating Radar for Investigating Painted Walls and Floors of Ancient Buildings

      • Massimiliano Pieraccini, Lapo Miccinesi

      Pages 221-235

5. Laser Scanning and Virtual Reality

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-237

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   2. Developments in Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage

      • Heinz Rüther, Roshan Bhurtha, Ralph Schroeder, Bruce McDonald

      Pages 239-248

   3. Usage of Laser Scanning Systems to Document the Cultural and Historical Heritage

      • Abdel-Monem Sayed Mohamed, Gad Mohamed El-Qady, Abass Mohamed Abass, Abdel-Hamid Mohammed Elbshbeshy, Ahmed Elhadi Sherif

      Pages 249-274

   4. HBIM Framework for Rehabilitation of Heritage Buildings

      • Mohamed Marzouk

      Pages 275-284

This book presents up-to-date geoscience technologies for heritage investigations and conservation, covering various sub-disciplines of geophysics, geodesy, 3D laser scanning technology, hydrogeology, and rock mechanics applied to the exploration of new heritage sites, mapping and visualization, as well as hazard mitigation. The current shift toward interdisciplinary ways of thinking highlights the added value of merging arts with sciences and other disciplines for better management and preservation of cultural heritage. Featuring advanced scientific investigations in 40 case studies around the globe, the book demonstrates how a better understanding of natural processes coupled with conservation approaches, mainly based on sustainable practices such as the use of traditional knowledge in recovery techniques and building local capacities, can ensure effective conservation.

• Archaeology
• Heritage Sites Conservation
• Risk Reduction
• Geoarchaeology
• 3D Laser Scanner
• Rock Stability
• Remote Sensing
• Management of Heritage Sites
• Traditional Knowledge
• Sustainable Mitigation

• National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

  Gad Mohamed El-Qady

• Science and Technology Office, Embassy of Italy in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt

  Claudio Margottini

Gad El-Qady, is a Professor of Applied Geophysics working in the area of application of Geophysical techniques for, but not limited to, Environmental investigations, archaeological, geotechnical, groundwater and geothermal investigations. Currently, Prof. El-Qady is the president of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) since Jan 2019. Before that he was the Vice President of NRIAG)2018-2019), President of the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), Egypt. From July 2016 to Jan 2017, he was head of geomagnetic department at NRIAG. While during 2013-2014 he was coordinator of the international relations of E-JUST.

Prof. El-Qady was the science and culture attaché of Egypt in Japan from 2010 to 2013. During 2013 to 2015 he was JSPS visiting professors at Kyushu university, that same group where He got his PhD on 2001. Since that time is an active member of the Egyptian Geophysical community. Prof. El-Qady supervised many post graduate students at different Egyptian universities. Prof. El-Qady, is the managing editor of the journal of National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) and has published many scientific papers, reviews, in peer reviewed international journals and he participate in several international Conferences and functioning as a referee for international Journals. He also organized several international conferences such as the 20th EMIW, ACAG 5^th, ACAG 7^th , AFSC2016.

He is also a working group committee member of the Electromagnetic induction in the earth (WMIW) that is now Div No. 6 of the IAGA (2008-2016).

Claudio Margottini (hab. full Professor of Engineering Geology) is the former Scientific and Technological Attaché at the Italian Embassy in Egypt and currently adjunct Professor at UNESCO Chair in the University of Florence (Italy), at Galala University in Egypt and at National Research Institute for Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in Egypt. Hehas served at the Geological Survey of Italy (ISPRA) and, as adjunct Professor at Modena (Italy) University and Huazong University (Wuhan, China).

He is trained as an Engineering Geologist (Università la Sapienza, Rome, Italy, 1979, summa cum laudae) and Engineering Seismologist (Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, UK, 1983). Extensively supporting UNESCO and other international organizations all his life long, his major field of expertise embrace the development of engineering geological techniques for the conservation and protection of Cultural and Natural Heritages. With projects in 26 Countries worldwide, during his career he received numerous honours and award in recognition of his services, mainly in less advantages Countries of the world.

He is author of about 330 publications and books.

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