The Role of Aerial Prospection for Monitoring and Preserving Cultural Heritage in Northeastern Africa
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Materia
Remote sensing Site mapping GIS
Fecha
2024-01-31Referencia bibliográfica
Laguna-Palma, D.; Toscano, M.; Rodríguez-Rellán, C. The Role of Aerial Prospection for Monitoring and Preserving Cultural Heritage in Northeastern Africa. Heritage 2024, 7, 652–666. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage7020032
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Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (FPU17/06503); Vice-Rectorate for Research and Knowledge Transfer of the University of Granada (Ref: PPJIB2020.18)Resumen
Anthropogenic and environmental processes present unique challenges for preserving
cultural heritage in North Africa. Large parts of this region are characterised by unfavourable
arid and semi-arid conditions and rapid changes to the landscapes caused by heightened regional
development (e.g., urban expansion, road building, agricultural intensification, and socio-political
conflicts). As a result, we are facing a fast-paced disappearance of heritage sites in regions that
are still poorly understood. Following this, the utilisation of Earth observation data through aerial
photographs and satellite imagery has emerged as an unmatched tool in the exploration of endangered
archaeological heritage. Drawing on this context, this paper underscores the critical significance of
incorporating digital research methods, such as remote sensing, GIS, or cartographic analysis, to
ensure the evaluation and (digital) preservation of the historical sites along these vulnerable areas.
Furthermore, our study seeks to provide new insights into data management and dissemination,
fostering open research practices within North African archaeological research.