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Ancient people and living nature: A global perspective on archaeological areas and biodiversity

People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1085-1099, May 2026.
Abstract Archaeological sites are not only of cultural and historical significance but also contribute to biodiversity conservation. Often marked by limited human disturbance and distinct ecological conditions, these areas serve as important refuges for various plant and animal species, playing a vital role in global conservation efforts.
Antonio Romano, Elisa Storace, Diego Ronchi, Elisa Dalla Longa   +3 more
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Wetland Heritage in the Balance: Developing an Exploratory Model for Understanding Local Perceptions of Wetland Heritage. [PDF]

Wetlands (Wilmington)
Flint A, Jennings B.
europepmc   +1 more source

Assessing multifunctional mountain landscape in an Eastern European framework

Geographical Research, Volume 64, Issue 2, May 2026.
The research introduces the Biocultural Resilience Index (BRI), a novel tool for assessing multifunctional landscape sustainability. By integrating biological, cultural, and socio‐economic indicators, the BRI identifies vulnerable areas and informs strategies for sustainable management.
Viorel Gligor, Remus Crețan, Emanuela‐Adina Nicula, Mircea Alexe, Alexandru‐Sabin Nicula   +4 more
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Material characterization of stone surfaces in the inner chambers of the Khufu (Cheops) Pyramid: towards informed conservation strategies. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Sessa C, Deraz R, Popovych O, Tayoubi M, Elkarmoty M, Helal H, Grosse CU.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

COPIS: A robust and versatile robotic imaging system for the 3D digitization of natural history specimens with photogrammetry

Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 17, Issue 5, Page 1617-1627, May 2026.
Abstract Ecologists and evolutionary biologists are increasingly turning to 3D models to use in scientific research. Natural history museums are one of the primary sources for specimens used as 3D models, and efforts are underway to digitize their collections using methods like photogrammetry.
Jeremy D. Pustilnik, Genevieve S. Rios
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Bioarchaeological dataset: environment and humans in the Ancient Latium. [PDF]

Data Brief
Formichella G, Cecconi N, Farese M, Moricca C, Vignola C, Di Fonso E, Rossi PF, Manzi G, Micarelli I.   +8 more
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Eliciting Public Preferences For Managing Cultural Heritage [PDF]

This paper reports results from a survey using conjoint choice approach questions to elicit people’s preferences for cultural heritage management strategies for an outstanding world heritage site: the Temples of Paestum, in Italy.
Annamaria Nese, Patrizia Riganti, Ugo Colombino   +2 more
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‘Missing persons’: Ancient legacies of human–environment interaction in tropical natural properties inscribed under the 1972 World Heritage Convention

Archaeometry, Volume 68, Issue S2, Page S9-S30, May 2026.
Abstract Cultural and natural values form the core of World Heritage designation. Properties displaying both values, however, comprise a fraction of inscriptions (currently c. 3%) to the World Heritage List. In 1992, when that fraction stood at c. 5%, adoption of the popular ‘cultural landscapes’ category of cultural heritage in 1992 was therefore ...
Ryan J. Rabett
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The Historical Evolution of the Role of Vegetation in the Enhancement and Conservation of Archaeological Sites: A Landscape Architecture Perspective Focused Mainly on Cases from Italy and Greece. [PDF]

Plants (Basel)
Kanellou E, Papafotiou M.
europepmc   +1 more source

Underutilised crops in Europe: An interdisciplinary approach towards sustainable practices

Archaeometry, Volume 68, Issue S2, Page S31-S46, May 2026.
Abstract In the context of a rapidly growing global population and significant climatic and environmental change, there is an urgent need to produce nutritious food in a sustainable manner. Some crops are underutilised in Europe, despite their suitability to local environments, viability for sustainable production and potential to improve diets.
Meriel McClatchie, Véronique Matterne, Núria Rovira Buendia, Mila Andonova, Ulrike Lohwasser, Wendy Waalen, Filippos Bantis, Marija Knez, Jelena Milešević, Amil Orahovac, Paolo Prosperi, Aparajita Banerjee, Ivana Radić, Aldona Mueller‐Bieniek, Meline Beglaryan, Donal Murphy‐Bokern, David Gil, Bálint Balázs, Sónia Negrão   +18 more
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