Roofing and protection
Genre - Form
- Subfile
Final number
- Number
- 3
Extent
- Number
- 271
- Unit of measurement
- slide
- Type and number of units
- Slide films stored in 17 archival slide storage sheets
Content
The subfile contains images related to roofing and protection measures for safeguarding archaeological sites. Subjects include but are not limited to issues such as blocked gutters at Ostia and roof damage at Enna Castello in Italy, low-profile roofs at the Rome Palatine, protective coverings over mosaics, and roofs designed for sites like St. Nicholas in Myra, Turkey and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. The subfile also includes images showcasing conservation and maintenance techniques in various sites, including wall consolidation treatments and stabilization methods essential for preserving historical structures such as wall capping. There are several black & white images of Grand, France, which were taken from the Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites journal. They showcase details of the Grand France Amphitheatre including mosaics, before and after restoration, and reconstruction drawing. There are several slides showcasing the granaries from the historic village of Soajo, Peneda-Gerês in Portugal, and four images taken from published material of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona, showing the site from 1890s to 1940s.
Argentina: Yaxchilan (1994)
The locations and corresponding dates are listed below in alphabetical order by country:
Belize: Caracol (1993), Xunantunich (1993)
China: Beishan Grottoes, Dazu (1992), Gongxian Grottoes, Gongyi, Henan (1992), Qinling (1992), Yungang Grottoes, Shanxi (1992)
Ecuador: Quito (1990)
Egypt: Memphis, Ramses Statue (1987)
France: Grand (1998)
Guatemala: Tikal (1990, 1995)
Honduras: Copán (1995)
Israel: Ubeidhiya (1970s), Caesarea (1994)
Italy: Aventine (1986), Bologna (1986), Caracalla (1998), Conimbriga (1991), Feronia (1984), Forum, Rome (1998), Meta Sudans, Arch of Constantine (1982, 1983), Morgantina, Sicily (1994), Ostia Antica (1981, 1983, 1998), Palatine, Rome (1986), Ravenna (1986), Roselle (1985), San Giovenale Archaeological Site (1983), San Vicenzo al Volturno (1986), Trastevere (1986)
Japan: Torazuka Kofun Tumulus, Ibaraki (1986), Usuki Stone Buddhas, Usuki (1986)
Kenya: Gedi (1980), Great Mosque, Gedi (1980), Shela (1980)
Peru: Raqch'i (1970s)
Portugal: Braga Cathedral (1999), Braga University Square (1999), Peneda-Gerês (1999)
Sri Lanka: Avu Kana (1975), Polonnaruwa (1999)
Spain: Dombate Dolmen (1996), Galicia Stone Hórreo (1996)
Turkey: Ephesus (1994), Konya (1986), Myra (1984), Pergamum (1983),
UK: Maiden Castle (1986)
USA: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Arizona (reproductions, n/d), Mesa Verde (1991, 1996), St. Mary's Site, Maryland (1990s)
Reference code
- Reference code
- NSP-01-020 to NSP-01-036
Reproductions and copyright
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