Heritage, Conservation & Archaeology
Heritage, Conservation & Archaeology is a series of articles designed to give experts across the many disciplines related to site preservation an opportunity to share their experiences and generate discussion among professionals.
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Coordinators for the California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program discuss its volunteer steward training workshops in the efforts to raise awareness for and protection of sites in California.
Archaeologists describe their innovative plan for the preservation of archaeological and architectural heritage within an urban green space by highlighting an ongoing project at Blackfriary in Trim, County Meath, Ireland.
SHUMLA rock art recording experts describe the methodology for recording the threatened rock art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands in southwest Texas and northern Mexico.
Roberto Nardi explores developments in the field of archaeological conservation, especially in regards to documentation and the study of monuments, preventive conservation, training, and public outreach.
Corine Wegener, founder and President of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield, discusses the role and implementation of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict after the U.S. ratification of the Convention in 2009.
The Site Preservation Program is funding the San Bartolo Mural Project thanks to a special gala pledge drive.
Read the Program's 2013 Annual Report to learn about its many activities this past year.
An update on the artifact conservation from the Queen Anne's Revenge Shipwreck