Gabrielli R., Angelini A., Franchi R., Drap P. 2008, Antica rete idrologica di Petra. Studio e restauro nell’ottica della conservazione dei beni architettonici, «Archeologia e Calcolatori», 19, 323-341
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Roberto Gabrielli, Andrea Angelini, Roberto Franchi, Pierre Drap
«Archeologia e Calcolatori» 2008, 19, 323-341
Abstract
The Petra monumental site is located on the left rim of the Rift Valley in central-southern Jordan. The entire valley, which is tectonic in origin, rests on Late Cambrian quartzarenite rock formations of continental origin. Past research conducted by our team has allowed us to identify the following main causes of the weathering processes: thermal expansion and shrinkage of rocks caused by the great differences in day and night temperatures contribute to the loosening of quartz grains that lead to the disintegration of the rock. Heavy rainfall and above all surface runoff contribute significantly to the removal of weathered materials from the surface. Other forms of decay are caused by the presence of salts along the fractures. Both fieldwork and laboratory analyses performed in the past in a climate chamber have demonstrated that the products usually used in conventional restoration work are not very effective, due to the “extreme” climate and the chemical and physical characteristics of the rocks. The project proposes the realization of a GIS aimed at acquiring complete knowledge of the man-made structures and hydraulic system underlying the routes of the canalisations and identifying the cisterns. This work is meant to contribute a valid support aimed at the restoration, which will involve several different disciplines, including the geological and chemical analysis of the rocks, the topography and the 3D photogrammetry.
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Virtual Reality and 3D Modelling Survey and excavations
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CNR - Istituto di Scienze del Patrimonio Culturale
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