The concern over the protection of archaeological sites from detrimental exposure to the elements is an integral component of the larger archaeological research and exploration field. Well built architectural covers can provide long-term protection and shelter to archaeological sites, whereas...Read more
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The temples of Hercules and Portunus in the Forum Boarium in Rome were placed on the World Monuments Watch List respectively in 1996 and in 2006. These nominations were followed by WMF engagement in conservation works at the sites, directed by the...Read more
Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, was included on the 2012 World Monuments Watch to call attention to the important cultural heritage of the city and to highlight the opportunities to showcase its historic architecture as a defining feature of the region in the new urban master plan to be implemented by...Read more
Interni di un guida disponibile presso Electa.I templi di Ercole e di Portuno furono inclusi sulla lista del World Monuments Watch rispettivamente nel 1996 e nel 2006. Il WMF ha fatto seguire a queste nomine un sostegno ai progetti di restauro e conservazione condotti dalla Soprintendenza Speciale...Read more
Guidebook created by Mondadori Electa.
The temples of Hercules and Portunus in the Forum Boarium in Rome were placed on the World Monuments Watch List respectively in 1996 and in 2006. These nominations were followed by WMF engagement in conservation works at the sites, directed by the...Read more
Finally! After five years of work, the fundraising challenge for Stowe House is completed, the project guided toward its con - clusion, with the contributions of so many people and organisa - tions. To mention just a few, in 2014 we look forward to restoring the historic lighting supported by Mrs...Read more
This issue of Monumentum heralds change. Most obviously, it looks different: it is four pages longer, and has been redesigned to be more elegant and navigable. We hope you enjoy it. But the time is upon us to make a more fundamental shift to meet the demands and priorities of a more volatile world...Read more
In a short article published in The Christian Science Monitor in 1923 surveying current exhibitions, the author exclaims, “Chanler flames forth in his Flaming Screen” when describing the exhibition of Robert Chanler’s work at the Wanamaker Department Store.1 Chanler, a descendant of the well-known...Read more
Indonesia lies on the ring of fire. it is has called for strengthened preparedness when faced with various disasters such as earthquake, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and other natural disasters. Numerous mitigation efforts, ranging from strengthening disaster preparedness, emergency response...Read more
The conservation of a community’s cultural or natural resources across much of rural India and indeed Asia is closely linked with the function that heritage continues to perform for the community. Traditional management systems have been developed to preserve these resources over the centuries...Read more