New Publication: Compound climate events and their role in the decay of Greece’s cultural heritage
Authors: Iason Markantonis, Theocharis Katrakazis, Diamando Vlachogiannis, Athanasios Sfetsos, Ioannis Kioutsioukis & Ioannis Karatasios
Check out our latest work published in Nature Scientific Reports by Iasonas Markantonis et al., exploring how compound climate events accelerate the decay of porous materials in Greece’s archaeological and built heritage.
Greece has a rich and diverse cultural heritage across its territory, with significant sites and monuments dating from prehistory to the present which are recognized at local, national, and international scales. These heritage places require the full focus of specialists to ensure their long-term preservation and best possible protection for their enjoyment by present and future generations. In light of climate crisis, a thorough cross-disciplinary investigation of the climate conditions that could harm monuments and places of heritage value is imperative. By integrating climate data with decay mechanisms, this research provides a valuable framework for predicting future risks and informing mitigation processes for built and archaeological heritage. Overall, this work highlights the critical interplay between climatic compound events and the degradation of porous materials in archaeological monuments and cultural heritage buildings across Greece.
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