Sharing and Discussion of Experiences and Approaches to Interpretation, Conservation and Management of Archaeological and Architectural Heritage

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Heritage encourages the submission of contributions presented at the 6^th YOCOCU (Youth in Conservation and Cultural Heritage Conference "Dialogues in Cultural Heritage", held in Matera 22–26 May, 2018. The Conference was aimed at the interpretation, conservation and management of archaeological and architectural heritage, including risk assessment and monitoring. YOCOCU’s scientific community represents a forum where to exchange different methodological approaches and best practices for a sustainable preservation of Cultural Heritage all around the world.

The comparison and exchange of heritage science approaches and good practices for knowledge improvement, restoration and fruition of archaeological sites and of architectural heritage is a duty and an opportunity to foster a shared awareness of the importance to defend and manage our common heritage using an integrated approach, beyond national policies and cultural diversities, religions, conflicts.

Therefore, research articles addressing the following (not exhaustive) list of topics are welcomed:

• Archaeological science
• Archaeological heritage between conservation and management
• Archaeological research and cultural landscape
• Architectural restoration and conservation: approaches and case studies
• Architecture and construction techniques history
• Public archaeology
• Remote sensing for archaeology and cultural heritage management
• Cultural heritage risk assessment, monitoring and mitigation
• Remote and in-situ sensing technologies for the conservation and interpretation of monuments

Dr. Nicola Masini
Dr. Fernanda Prestileo
Prof. Nick Schiavon
Guest Editors

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