The basic idea behind preserving and enhancing the value of cultural wealth is respect, not only for the work of art, but also for the closely associated historical data encapsulated. Ancient sites, in fact, nearly always appear as stratified palimpsests, difficult to interpret. If we assess them from a formal point of view only, we can run the risk of taking only their final evolution into account, losing enormous cultural wealth. It is only by correctly documenting these sites that we can appreciate the diachronic complexity of this archaeological heritage enabling us to preserve and hand down this patrimony unharmed to future generations. Two sites were chosen; one in Malta and another one in Spain. The site in Malta is located at Misrah Ghar il-Kbir, covering an area of about 250.000 square metres. The site is rich in historical and archaeological features and merits to be documented. Additionally, the site also supports a rich garigue ecosystem of typical and rare flora and fauna. The site is articulated by fields parcelled by rubble walls, vernacular structures and archaeological features that include cart-ruts, ancient quarries, tombs and cave dwellings.
Archaelogical Maps
BARATIN, LAURA;
2005
Abstract
The basic idea behind preserving and enhancing the value of cultural wealth is respect, not only for the work of art, but also for the closely associated historical data encapsulated. Ancient sites, in fact, nearly always appear as stratified palimpsests, difficult to interpret. If we assess them from a formal point of view only, we can run the risk of taking only their final evolution into account, losing enormous cultural wealth. It is only by correctly documenting these sites that we can appreciate the diachronic complexity of this archaeological heritage enabling us to preserve and hand down this patrimony unharmed to future generations. Two sites were chosen; one in Malta and another one in Spain. The site in Malta is located at Misrah Ghar il-Kbir, covering an area of about 250.000 square metres. The site is rich in historical and archaeological features and merits to be documented. Additionally, the site also supports a rich garigue ecosystem of typical and rare flora and fauna. The site is articulated by fields parcelled by rubble walls, vernacular structures and archaeological features that include cart-ruts, ancient quarries, tombs and cave dwellings.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
