The paper focuses on the geomorphological processes and potential geo-hazards affecting the cultural heritage rock-cut sites of AlUla region. Its best-known site is Hegra, with more than 110 monumental tombs with elaborated façades carved directly into the sandstone rock. In addition, AlUla hosts a number of fascinating historical and archaeological sites such as its Old Town, surrounded by an ancient oasis, and Dadan, the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms. The study is mainly aimed at investigating the local rock material, evaluating characteristics of rock masses, understanding rock degradation processes and characterizing the potential impact of slope instabilities on the conservation of cultural heritage.
Rock slope instabilities affecting the AlUla archaeological sites (KSA) / Ignacio Gallego, José; Margottini, Claudio; Perissé Valero, Ingrid; Spizzichino, Daniele; Beni, Tommaso; Boldini, Daniela; Bonometti, Francesca; Casagli, Nicola; Castellanza, Riccardo; Battista Crosta, Giovanni; Frattini, Paolo; Frodella, William; Gigli, Giovanni; Lusini, Edoardo; Rigamonti, Serena; Rusconi, Giulia; Vitrano, Lorenzo. - (2023), pp. 413-429. [10.1007/978-3-031-44296-4_24].
Rock slope instabilities affecting the AlUla archaeological sites (KSA)
Daniela Boldini;Edoardo Lusini;
2023
Abstract
The paper focuses on the geomorphological processes and potential geo-hazards affecting the cultural heritage rock-cut sites of AlUla region. Its best-known site is Hegra, with more than 110 monumental tombs with elaborated façades carved directly into the sandstone rock. In addition, AlUla hosts a number of fascinating historical and archaeological sites such as its Old Town, surrounded by an ancient oasis, and Dadan, the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms. The study is mainly aimed at investigating the local rock material, evaluating characteristics of rock masses, understanding rock degradation processes and characterizing the potential impact of slope instabilities on the conservation of cultural heritage.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
