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Natural Sciences in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Author : Ioannis Liritzis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783036531212
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis Natural Sciences in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage by : Ioannis Liritzis

Download or read book Natural Sciences in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage written by Ioannis Liritzis and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Special Issue of the international journal Sustainability under the section Sustainability of Culture & Heritage has been made, entitled Natural Sciences in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. The bridge between science/technology and the humanities (archaeology, anthropology, history of art, and cultural heritage) has formed a well-established interdisciplinary subject with several sub-disciplines; it is growing exponentially, spurred by the fast development of technology in other fields (space exploration, medical, military, and industrial applications). On the other hand, art and culture struggle to survive due to neglect, lack of funding, or the dangers of events such as natural disasters and war. This volume strengthens and exerts the documentation of the sustainability of the issue that arises from the outcome of resulting research and the application of such a duality link. The sustainable dimension emerges from society, education, and economics through the impact of cultural growth, all of which produce a balanced society, in which prosperity, harmony, and development are merged at a sustainable local/regional/national/social level. A wide range of subjects linking the applied natural sciences with archaeology and the cultural heritage of innovative research and applications are presented in this volume.

Cultural Heritage

Author : Hani Hayajneh
Publisher : LIT Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3643962525
Total Pages : 868 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (439 download)

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Download or read book Cultural Heritage written by Hani Hayajneh and published by LIT Verlag. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human heritage is an endless mine of knowledge, skills, ethos and accomplishments, which visualize and examine the power of human creativity and innovation throughout the history. The contributions cast an insight into the human psyche to perceive its Weltanschauung, and its way of thinking and making artefacts associated with knowledge, existence and identity in the context of other existing systems in the world. They demonstrate the diversity of topics as well as the state-of-the art of interdisciplinary approaches that participants of the Humboldt-Kolleg use in their research on cultural heritage, and confirm, once again, that the strengths of the Alexander von Humboldt Network should be celebrated and honoured. The present volume invites us to seek more novel research approaches that aim towards an understanding of the complex nature of human inheritance.

Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Protection and Community Engagement in South Asia

Author : Robin Coningham
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811362378
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Protection and Community Engagement in South Asia by : Robin Coningham

Download or read book Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Protection and Community Engagement in South Asia written by Robin Coningham and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-05-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring archaeology, community engagement and cultural heritage protection in South Asia, this book considers heritage management strategies through community engagement, bringing together the results of research undertaken by archaeologists, heritage practitioners and policy makers working towards the preservation and conservation of both cultural and natural heritage. The book highlights the challenges faced by communities, archaeologists and heritage managers in post-conflict and post-disaster contexts in their efforts to protect, preserve and present cultural heritage, including issues of sustainability, linkages with existing community programmes and institutions, and building administrative and social networks. The case-studies illustrate larger-scale projects to small micro-level engagement, across a range of geographical, political, social and economic contexts, providing a framework that links and synchronises programmes of archaeological activities alongside active community engagement. The chapters ‘Introduction’, ‘Community Engagement in the Greater Lumbini Area of Nepal: the Micro-Heritage Case-Study of Dohani’ and ‘Conclusion’ of this book are available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.

Bridging Science and Heritage in the Balkans

Author : Nona Palincas
Publisher : Archaeopress Archaeology
ISBN 13 : 9781789691962
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (919 download)

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Book Synopsis Bridging Science and Heritage in the Balkans by : Nona Palincas

Download or read book Bridging Science and Heritage in the Balkans written by Nona Palincas and published by Archaeopress Archaeology. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a period when, particularly in the West, the study of archaeological remains is enriched through new methods derived from the natural sciences and when there is general agreement on the need for more investment in the study, restoration and conservation of the tangible cultural heritage, this book presents contributions to these fields from South-Eastern Europe. This region is characterised by a contrast between the rather limited development of the above scientific methods and the particularly rich and diverse material remains of its past societies, as well as by an obvious need to bring closer together traditionally-trained archaeologists with specialists in natural sciences interested in the research and conservation of ancient material remains. The title ?Bridging Science and Heritage in the Balkans? intends to show that the volume is part of this effort. 0The departing point of this volume is the 5th Balkan Symposium of Archaeometry (25?29 September 2016, Sinaia, Romania), where most of the papers published here were presented in preliminary form. The contributors are specialists from South-Eastern Europe as well as from other European countries working there. Some chapters focus on methods (in the research of glass, restoration of stone monuments affected by contemporary graffiti, conservation by irradiation of organic materials such as wood and human and animal body remains); most chapters present case studies (analyses of ceramics, metals, soils, wood anatomy, isotope-based reconstruction of human diet, ancient DNA, radiocarbon dating, technology assisted field survey, as well as restoration of paper and pigments); sometimes several methods are combined. The volume covers nearly all aspects of heritage sciences employed in this part of Europe.

Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Kenya

Author : Anne-Marie Deisser
Publisher : UCL Press
ISBN 13 : 1910634824
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Kenya by : Anne-Marie Deisser

Download or read book Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Kenya written by Anne-Marie Deisser and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Kenya, cultural and natural heritage has a particular value. Its pre-historic heritage not only tells the story of man's origin and evolution but has also contributed to the understanding of the earth's history: fossils and artefacts spanning over 27 million years have been discovered and conserved by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). Alongside this, the steady rise in the market value of African art has also affected Kenya. Demand for African tribal art has surpassed that for antiquities of Roman, Byzantine, and Egyptian origin, and in African countries currently experiencing conflicts, this activity invariably attracts looters, traffickers and criminal networks. This book brings together essays by heritage experts from different backgrounds, including conservation, heritage management, museum studies, archaeology, environment and social sciences, architecture and landscape, geography, philosophy and economics to explore three key themes: the underlying ethics, practices and legal issues of heritage conservation; the exploration of architectural and urban heritage of Nairobi; and the natural heritage, landscapes and sacred sites in relation to local Kenyan communities and tourism. It thus provides an overview of conservation practices in Kenya from 2000 to 2015 and highlights the role of natural and cultural heritage as a key factor of social-economic development, and as a potential instrument for conflict resolution

Digital Geoarchaeology

Author : Christoph Siart
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319253166
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Digital Geoarchaeology written by Christoph Siart and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-03 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focusses on new technologies and multi-method research designs in the field of modern archaeology, which increasingly crosses academic boundaries to investigate past human-environmental relationships and to reconstruct palaeolandscapes. It aims at establishing the concept of Digital Geoarcheology as a novel approach of interdisciplinary collaboration situated at the scientific interface between classical studies, geosciences and computer sciences. Among others, the book includes topics such as geographic information systems, spatiotemporal analysis, remote sensing applications, laser scanning, digital elevation models, geophysical prospecting, data fusion and 3D visualisation, categorized in four major sections. Each section is introduced by a general thematic overview and followed by case studies, which vividly illustrate the broad spectrum of potential applications and new research designs. Mutual fields of work and common technologies are identified and discussed from different scholarly perspectives. By stimulating knowledge transfer and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, Digital Geoarchaeology helps generate valuable synergies and contributes to a better understanding of ancient landscapes along with their forming processes. Chapters 1, 2, 6, 8 and 14 are published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.

Negotiating Heritage Through Education and Archaeology

Author : Alicia Ebbitt McGill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813066974
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (669 download)

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Book Synopsis Negotiating Heritage Through Education and Archaeology by : Alicia Ebbitt McGill

Download or read book Negotiating Heritage Through Education and Archaeology written by Alicia Ebbitt McGill and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining years of ethnographic research with British imperial archival sources, this book reveals how cultural heritage has been negotiated by colonial, independent state, and community actors in Belize from the late nineteenth century to the present.

Physical Techniques in the Study of Art, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Author :
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080461861
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Physical Techniques in the Study of Art, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of its kind, this series is devoted to the use of physical principles in the study and scientific conservation of objects with cultural heritage significance. It begins with a review of the modern museum, which discusses new techniques employed in the conservation of museum artifacts such as X-ray tomography and other techniques used to study Egyptian mummies, bones and mineralization of bones in the archaeological context, and the degradation of parchment. All of these topics and techniques are essential for the preservation of our history. This includes finding ways to preserve parchment documents and letters, which much of our written heritage is documented on, so that it can be used and understood for generations to come. This book is a must have for any museum as well as any university that teaches or employs the techniques discussed. Written in a style that is readily understandable by conservation scientists, archaeologists, museum curators, and students Provides an introduction to the advanced fields of synchrotron radiation science, neutron science, and computed tomography Outstanding review of the use of modern technology to study museum and archaeological artifacts Offers solutions through advanced scientific techniques to a wide range of problems facing museum staff

Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage

Author : Laurajane Smith
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415318327
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (183 download)

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Book Synopsis Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage by : Laurajane Smith

Download or read book Archaeological Theory and the Politics of Cultural Heritage written by Laurajane Smith and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a much-needed survey of how relationships between indigenous peoples and the archaeological establishment have got into difficulties, and a pointer towards how things could move forward.

Transcending the Culture–Nature Divide in Cultural Heritage

Author : Sally Brockwell
Publisher : ANU E Press
ISBN 13 : 1922144053
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (221 download)

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Book Synopsis Transcending the Culture–Nature Divide in Cultural Heritage by : Sally Brockwell

Download or read book Transcending the Culture–Nature Divide in Cultural Heritage written by Sally Brockwell and published by ANU E Press. This book was released on 2013-12-13 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While considerable research and on-ground project work focuses on the interface between Indigenous/local people and nature conservation in the Asia-Pacific region, the interface between these people and cultural heritage conservation has not received the same attention. This collection brings together papers on the current mechanisms in place in the region to conserve cultural heritage values. It will provide an overview of the extent to which local communities have been engaged in assessing the significance of this heritage and conserving it. It will address the extent to which management regimes have variously allowed, facilitated or obstructed continuing cultural engagement with heritage places and landscapes, and discuss the problems agencies experience with protection and management of cultural heritage places.

Science for Cultural Heritage

Author : Claudio Tuniz
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814307076
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Science for Cultural Heritage written by Claudio Tuniz and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeological and archaeometric data in the study of the athlete of Croatia / M. Michelucci -- Ion beam techniques for analysis of cultural heritage objects : collaboration between the Ruder Bos̮ković Institute and the Croatian Conservation Institute / S. Fazinić [und weitere] -- Study by mobile non-destructive testing of the bronze statue of the "Satiro" of Marsala / G. Guida [und weitere] -- Archaeometric Measurements with PIXE in Slovenia / Z̮. S̮mit -- In situ chemical composition analysis of cultural heritage objects using portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry / D. Wegrzynek [und weitere] -- Integrated geophysical techniques for the high-resolution study of archaeological sites / M. Pipan and E. Forte -- Thermoluminescence dating and cultural heritage / M. Martini and E. Sibilia -- New x-ray digital radiography and computed tomography for cultural heritage / F. Casali [und weitere] -- Cosmic rays for archaeology / G. Giannini -- Some examples of examination, characterisation, analysis & conservation techniques dedicated to archaeological artefacts / J.L. Boutaine -- Presentation of DEMGOL : online etymological dictionary of Greek mythology / E. Pellizer -- Building up an archaeological restoration & conservation department in Friuli-Venezia Giulia / F. Lo Schiavo -- Relative sea level changes by using archaeological markers : the INTERREG Italia-Slovenia Project "Alto Adriatico" / S. Furlani, F. Antonioli and R. Auriemma -- Digitization and multispectral analysis of artistic objects : exemplary cases and web documentation / G. Maino and S. Massari -- Actuopalaeontology : a polyfunctional tool for archaeology / G. Bressan [und weitere] -- Robotics tools for underwater archaeology / G. Conte [und weitere] -- Accelerators and radiation for art and archaeology / C. Tuniz -- The [symbol]C contribution to the protohistory of Friuli (North-Eastern Italy) / P. Càssola Guida -- Serpentinite shaft-holed axes in the Caput Adriae : preliminary results and perspectives based on x-ray computerized microtomography / F. Bernardini [und weitere] -- Mummies - a special report results of CAT scan analyses of Egyptian mummies in the Civico Museo di Storia ed Arte of Trieste / M.V. Torlo -- ANGLE software for semiconductor detector gamma-efficiency calculations and possibilities for its applications to cultural heritage objects characterization / S. Jovanovic and A. Dlabac -- Hominid fossils as universal and national cultural heritage : an essay on past and present attitudes towards the ownership of hominid fossils and the question of repatriation / P.V. Tobias

Non-destructive Micro Analysis of Cultural Heritage Materials

Author : K. Janssens
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080454429
Total Pages : 828 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (544 download)

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Book Synopsis Non-destructive Micro Analysis of Cultural Heritage Materials by : K. Janssens

Download or read book Non-destructive Micro Analysis of Cultural Heritage Materials written by K. Janssens and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-11-26 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the scientific and technical background materials of non-destructive methods of microscopic analysis that are suitable for analysing works of art, museum pieces and archeaological artefacts. Written by experts in the field, this multi-author volume contains a number of case studies, illustrating the value of these methods. The book is suited to natural scientists and analysts looking to increase their knowledge of the various methods that are currently available for non-destructive analysis. It is also the perfect resource for museum curators, archaeologists and art-historians seeking to identify one or more suitable methods of analysis that could solve material-related problems.

Nondestructive Testing for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Author : Giovanni Leucci
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030018997
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis Nondestructive Testing for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage by : Giovanni Leucci

Download or read book Nondestructive Testing for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage written by Giovanni Leucci and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a general introduction to the most important nondestructive testing (NDT) exploration methods for cultural heritage sites. It and highlights the application of NDT exploration methods to archaeology and monumental property. The ability to gauge the extent of an archaeological deposit or the state of preservation of artefacts without resorting to destructive actions is extremely useful in identifying unknown or potential artefacts, and can help to understand and approach a given site in a more targeted manner, both for excavation and restoration operations. This book describes the main physical principles, campaign procedures, and processing and interpretation techniques of NDT, while also introducing a new technique and algorithm for data acquisition and processing. A large section of the book is devoted to actual on-site applications, and focuses on significant historical-archaeological sites in Italy and Turkey. The book offers an essential reference guide for students and scientists in archaeology, geophysics, architecture, and the engineering disciplines, as well as specialists.

Science for Cultural Heritage

Author : Claudio Tuniz
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814307068
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Science for Cultural Heritage written by Claudio Tuniz and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2010 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the conference was to discuss the contribution of physics and other sciences in archaeological research and in the preservation of cultural heritage. Considering that the mission of ECSAC is to promote the interaction among the diverse cultures of the peoples from the lands on the Adriatic and Ionian seas, it is apt that the major themes were related to the rich history and pre-history of this region - from Greek-Roman archaeology on the eastern Adriatic coasts to the palaeoanthropology of the Neanderthals of the Vindija caves in Croatia, from the Roman city of Aquileia to the pleistocenic cave of Homo heidelbergensis in the Karst of Visogliano (Trieste), from the Roman ship Julia Felix of the Grado lagoon to the ancient bronze Apoxyomenos of the Veli Loscaron;inj waters. A variety of scientific disciplines provide tools and methods that are crucial in reconstructing humanity's past and in preserving material remains that witness the evolution of human culture. Geology reconstructs the history of terrestrial environments, critical for the evolution and dispersal of humans. Chemistry explains reactions that modify materials left by human activities, including the destructive effects of pollution. Biology has a critical role in archaeology, particularly with the recent advance in analysis of DNA in ancient organic materials.

Digital Heritage and Archaeology in Practice

Author : Ethan Watrall
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 081307228X
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Digital Heritage and Archaeology in Practice written by Ethan Watrall and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the use of digital methods in heritage studies and archaeological research The two volumes of Digital Heritage and Archaeology in Practice bring together archaeologists and heritage professionals from private, public, and academic sectors to discuss practical applications of digital and computational approaches to the field. Contributors thoughtfully explore the diverse and exciting ways in which digital methods are being deployed in archaeological interpretation and analysis, museum collections and archives, and community engagement, as well as the unique challenges that these approaches bring. In this volume, essays address methods for preparing and analyzing archaeological data, focusing on preregistration of research design and 3D digital topography. Next, contributors use specific case studies to discuss data structuring, with an emphasis on creating and maintaining large data sets and working with legacy data. Finally, the volume offers insights into ethics and professionalism, including topics such as access to data, transparency and openness, scientific reproducibility, open-access heritage resources, Indigenous sovereignty, structural racial inequalities, and machine learning. Digital Heritage and Archaeology in Practice highlights the importance of community, generosity, and openness in the use of digital tools and technologies. Providing a purposeful counterweight to the idea that digital archaeology requires expensive infrastructure, proprietary software, complicated processes, and opaque workflows, these volumes privilege perspectives that embrace straightforward and transparent approaches as models for the future. Contributors: Lynne Goldstein | Ethan Watrall | Brian Ballsun-Stanton | Rachel Opitz | Sebastian Heath | Jolene Smith | Philip I Buckland | Adela Sobotkova | Petra Hermankova | Theresa Huntsman | Heather Richards-Rissetto | Ben Marwick | Li-Ying Wang | Carrie Heitman | Neha Gupta | Ramona Nicholas | Susan Blair | Jeremy Huggett

Selected Topics on Archaeology, History and Culture in the Malay World

Author : Mohd Rohaizat Abdul Wahab
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811056692
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis Selected Topics on Archaeology, History and Culture in the Malay World by : Mohd Rohaizat Abdul Wahab

Download or read book Selected Topics on Archaeology, History and Culture in the Malay World written by Mohd Rohaizat Abdul Wahab and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents selected academic papers addressing five key research areas – archaeology, history, language, culture and arts – related to the Malay Civilisation. It outlines new findings, interpretations, policies, methodologies and theories that were presented at the International Seminar on Archaeology, History, and Language in the Malay Civilisation (ASBAM5) in 2016. Further, it provides new perspectives and serves as a vital point of reference for all researchers, students, policymakers and legislators who have an interest in the Malay Civilisation.

Water & Heritage

Author : Willem Willems
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789088903861
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Water & Heritage written by Willem Willems and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water is vital for life, and its availability has been a concern for mankind throughout the ages. Its presence has always been ascertained in a variety of ways and the development of human society everywhere is connected with various forms of water management. Man also needed to manage water to find protection from its dangers and the need for that is increasing. In the coming decades, the impact of climate change is expected to intensify floods and droughts, affect groundwater resources, raise sea levels, increase pollution and enhance the frequency and magnitude of disasters. Societies around the world are challenged to adapt to these threats to ensure water security, economic prosperity and environmental and cultural sustainability. This book deals with the heritage of water management and the use that was made of water, as well as the impact of water management on heritage. An example of the former may be an ancient irrigation system in the Filipines or in the Middle East that still functions today, while the latter may reflect the importance of maintaining groundwater levels for the preservation of organic remains on archaeological sites or of wooden piles underneath standing buildings. In either case the papers in this book reflect the dynamic nature of water, and hence the equally dynamic relation between water management and heritage. This publication follows up on a Heritage and Water conference in Amsterdam, the first of its kind. Its main purpose is to credibly present the importance and value of heritage and historical experience for water and sustainable development, and vice versa, present the importance of water management for the protection of heritage. It presents evolving insights and concepts about Water and about Heritage from a variety of disciplines, policy and public perspectives illustrated with cases studies and aims to connect decision makers with experts such as engineers, archaeologists, historians, geographers, ecologist and landscape architects