Applied Geology for the Preservation of Archaeological and Architectonical Heritages

Lessons are intended to introduce the student to the main geological and geothecnical problems that can effect the archaeological and architectural heritage.

At the end of the course, the student will acquire basic knowledge about the rheology of geological media (soils, rocks and rock masses), of the main geotechnical and geomorphological processes to which they may be subject. The student will therefore be able to formulate reasonable hypotheses on the main issues that may affect the preservation and enjoyment of cultural, landscape and architectural heritage, in relation to their geological and geotechnical context. He will have a geological-technical glossary suitable to understand the content of geological-applicative documents, concerning the main investigation activities, analyzes and monitoring related to the heritage protection, including thematic maps of susceptibility to instability, hazard and risk.

The course is designed to provide students with the necessary tools for the study of archaeological contexts, of the on land and underwater finds, and to elaborate and to interpret the data through archaeological and archaeometric methods.