CONSERVATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF UKRAINE THROUGH RECONSTRUCTION OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AS A FACTOR OF THE NATIONAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

Conservation and restoration of architectural, historical and cultural heritage is of great importance for the development of cities, regions and the country as a whole. An illustrative example of this is the approach and experience of European countries. These countries have a rich and world-famous architectural, cultural and historical heritage, a high level of education, high living standards, environmental friendliness and high technology, and has become the main competitive advantage in the world. The modern idea of reconstruction, restoration and protection of monuments is not limited to attention to outstanding architectural monuments, as well as the historical and cultural heritage of the urban environment. An architectural monument is a work of historical, scientific, artistic and cultural value that has retained sufficient completeness of architectural forms for protection or restoration. The main purpose of the restoration of the monument is to preserve its historical authenticity. Through the reconstruction and restoration of monuments, the country attracts investors and develops tourism. Thus, the preservation and restoration of monuments can play a significant role in shaping modern society, as described by famous thinkers and writers. Cultural and architectural heritage sites are important assets that can be profita-ble and significantly affect the economic development of cities. Monuments of archi-tecture, culture and history are important to preserve not only because of their uniqueness, but also because they have historical and economic value for the state. The article analyzes the need to preserve the architectural heritage, considers examples of already restored buildings in Ukraine, and presents an architectural object that should be restored.

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A Two-Level Sound Classification Platform for Environmental Monitoring

Journal of Sensors ◽

10.1155/2018/5828074 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Stelios A. Mitilineos ◽

Stelios M. Potirakis ◽

Nicolas-Alexander Tatlas ◽

Maria Rangoussi

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Organizational Innovation ◽

Gaussian Mixture ◽

Low Level ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Acoustic Sensor Networks ◽

Preventive Actions ◽

Integrated Platform ◽

High Level ◽

The Impact

STORM is an ongoing European research project that aims at developing an integrated platform for monitoring, protecting, and managing cultural heritage sites through technical and organizational innovation. Part of the scheduled preventive actions for the protection of cultural heritage is the development of wireless acoustic sensor networks (WASNs) that will be used for assessing the impact of human-generated activities as well as for monitoring potentially hazardous environmental phenomena. Collected sound samples will be forwarded to a central server where they will be automatically classified in a hierarchical manner; anthropogenic and environmental activity will be monitored, and stakeholders will be alarmed in the case of potential malevolent behavior or natural phenomena like excess rainfall, fire, gale, high tides, and waves. Herein, we present an integrated platform that includes sound sample denoising using wavelets, feature extraction from sound samples, Gaussian mixture modeling of these features, and a powerful two-layer neural network for automatic classification. We contribute to previous work by extending the proposed classification platform to perform low-level classification too, i.e., classify sounds to further subclasses that include airplane, car, and pistol sounds for the anthropogenic sound class; bird, dog, and snake sounds for the biophysical sound class; and fire, waterfall, and gale for the geophysical sound class. Classification results exhibit outstanding classification accuracy in both high-level and low-level classification thus demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed approach.

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Perception, Motivation, and Satisfaction of Female Tourists with Their Visit to the City of Cordoba (Spain)

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12187595 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (18) ◽

pp. 7595

Author(s):

Alexandra Lenis Escobar ◽

Ramón Rueda López ◽

Manuel Pérez-Priego ◽

María de los Baños García-Moreno García

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Statistical Techniques ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Historical Heritage ◽

Tourism Services ◽

The City ◽

Non Parametric

The cultural and historical heritage of a city is a major resource for attracting tourists. Therefore, determining how to perceive and identify the characteristics of persons visiting a locality attracted by its heritage is relevant for the purpose of better meeting their expectations and needs. This research focuses on understanding the perceptions, motivations, and satisfaction of women visiting Cordoba (Spain). Thus, on the basis of a questionnaire completed by women visiting Cordoba between the months of June and November 2019, statistical analysis was conducted. Using various multivalent case-grouping techniques, segments of tourists holding similar perceptions of cultural heritage were detected. Moreover, non-parametric statistical techniques highlighted significant differences between the valuations obtained in the various segments. This analysis exposed a segment of women who, known as absorptive tourists, are characterized by a high cultural motivation to visit the city of Cordoba linked to the heritage sites they have visited. The conclusions obtained herein should be useful for adjusting the city’s provision of tourism services to satisfy the demand of female tourists visiting the city.

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INTEGRATION OF GEOMATICS TECHNIQUES FOR DIGITIZING HIGHLY RELEVANT GEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES: THE CASE OF SAN LEO (ITALY)

ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences ◽

10.5194/isprs-archives-xlii-2-w5-281-2017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol XLII-2/W5 ◽

pp. 281-286 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

V. A. Girelli ◽

L. Borgatti ◽

M. Dellapasqua ◽

E. Mandanici ◽

M. C. Spreafico ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Large Scale ◽

Laser Scanner ◽

Terrestrial Laser Scanner ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Research Activities ◽

Dense Point ◽

Geometrical Information ◽

Historical Heritage ◽

The Town

The research activities described in this contribution were carried out at San Leo (Italy). The town is located on the top of a quadrangular rock slab affected by a complex system of fractures and has a wealth of cultural heritage, as evidenced by the UNESCO’s nomination. The management of this fragile set requires a comprehensive system of geometrical information to analyse and preserve all the geological and cultural features. In this perspective, the latest Geomatics techniques were used to perform some detailed surveys and to manage the great amount of acquired geometrical knowledge of both natural (the cliff) and historical heritage. All the data were also georeferenced in a unique reference system. In particular, high accurate terrestrial laser scanner surveys were performed for the whole cliff, in order to obtain a dense point cloud useful for a large number of geological studies, among others the analyses of the last rockslide by comparing pre- and post-event data. Moreover, the geometrical representation of the historical centre was performed using different approaches, in order to generate an accurate DTM and DSM of the site. For these purposes, a large scale numerical map was used, integrating the data with GNSS and laser surveys of the area. Finally, many surveys were performed with different approaches on some of the most relevant monuments of the town. In fact, these surveys were performed by terrestrial laser scanner, light structured scanner and photogrammetry, the last mainly applied with the Structure from Motion approach.

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Spatial Writing: A New Mode of Architectural Heritage Representation

New Instrumentalities ◽

10.35483/acsa.intl.2018.29 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Seher Erdoǧan Ford ◽

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Design Process ◽

Architectural Design ◽

Critical Issue ◽

Multiple Identities ◽

Architectural Heritage ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Architectural Production ◽

Digital Modeling ◽

New Ideas

Modeling, as an instrument of architectural design, delineates boundaries for new ideas and establishes a framework for approaching the unknown. Those boundaries, however, often leave out elements of the design process and the larger context of the project. This is a particularly critical issue when dealing with architectural heritage sites with complex histories and multiple identities. As part of a larger research project dealing with the representation of cultural heritage, in this paper I pose the question: How can digital modeling embody the intangible dimensions of architectural production?

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A Methodological Seminar “Preservation of the Objects of Archaeological Heritage of Russian Asia: Results and Trends”

Vestnik NSU Series History and Philology ◽

10.25205/1818-7919-2020-19-3-160-164 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 160-164

Author(s):

Dmitry A. Bychkov ◽

Konstantin K. Pavlenok ◽

Anton V. Vybornov

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Local Level ◽

Far East ◽

Extreme Points ◽

Modern Society ◽

Spatial Location ◽

Archaeological Heritage ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Commercial Organizations ◽

Academy Of Sciences

Purpose. In modern society, issues of preserving cultural heritage are of constant relevance. This is due to the ongoing struggle for the realization of the interests of a large number of agents. The participants in this process are executive authorities, academic institutions, commercial organizations and economic entities. The interests of each agent are in their own plane whose extreme points intersect with the planes of other agents. Consequently, all parties involved in preserving cultural heritage have points of convergence of their interests. In order to arrange preservation of cultural heritage as a common project, it is necessary to develop communication at the points of convergence of the interests. For this purpose, the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of SB RAS conducted a methodological seminar on March 4–5, 2019, that brought together archaeologists from Western and Eastern Siberia and the Far East. The workshop was attended by representatives of institutions of the Russian Academy of Sciences and executive authorities, as well as practicing archaeologists and experts. The extensive geography of the participants and the opportunity to communicate “at the same table” allowed us to openly discuss topical issues. Results. The main topics of discussion were changes in the federal legislation related to the preservation of cultural heritage. The main issue here is enormous complexity of its adequate and full application at the local level. However, in some cases, efforts of regional executive bodies help to solve these problems quite effectively. The other side of the issue is preparation of proposals for a change in the regulatory documents governing such areas of the economy as forestry and subsoil use. The issue of systematizing information on cultural heritage sites, which is currently accumulated in various institutions, has acquired particular relevance. This is due to its colossal scale and increased interest in the results of analytical studies of the laws addressing spatial location of archaeological sites. Conclusion. The outcome of the seminar was its resolution presented in this paper. The paragraphs of the resolution reflect the main conclusions and proposed solutions that were agreed by various specialists during the general discussion. This event, as a platform for communication, is extremely important for establishing a common position of the scientific archaeological community.

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MEANS OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION IN THE EXHIBITION OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OBJECTS

PARADIGM OF KNOWLEDGE ◽

10.26886/2520-7474.3(47)2021.2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (47) ◽

Author(s):

S. Linda ◽

S. Al Rawashdekh

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Visual Communication ◽

Uniform Design ◽

Good Condition ◽

Corporate Identity ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Architectural Heritage ◽

Tourist Attractions ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Visual Identification

There are many cultural heritage sites in Jordan that are important tourist attractions today. Given the popularity of Jordan’s cultural heritage sites, maintaining landmarks in good condition is becoming an important part of the tourism industry and a factor in creating a positive image of the country in the global context. An important role in this process belongs to the means of visual identification.The purpose of the article is to identify the importance of visual communication in the presentation and promotion of architectural heritage sites (on the example of Jordan).It is determined that information systems, which are represented by graphic design tools, are of exceptional importance for the design and promotion of architectural heritage sites. It is showed that the logo is one of the most important components in this process. The development of the corporate identity of architectural sites also involves the use of uniform design principles for all types of advertising products, research, and support of the exhibition. The presence of a graphic part is a specific feature of the visual identification of architectural heritage objects.Kеуwоrds: visual communication, architectural heritage objects

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HBIM AS A SOLUTION TO THE ACCOUNTING AND EXPERT RESEARCH OF CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES

Criminalistics and Forensics ◽

10.33994/kndise.2020.66.78 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

O. Komandyrov ◽

O. Levchenko ◽

R. Kosarevska

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

3D Models ◽

The State ◽

Historical Buildings ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

State Register ◽

Archival Documentation ◽

Historical Heritage ◽

Historical Sites ◽

The Eu

The approval by the Ukrainian government of the concept for the introduction of BIM technologies in the construction of Ukraine provides many opportunities for the development and implementation of BIM as a tool for creating archival documentation and storing the state register of cultural heritage sites of Ukraine, in particular architectural monuments. The application of the principles of BIM technologies to historical buildings is widespread in the EU countries and allows combining 3D-models with textual information (databases) and is included in international practice as HBIM (BIM technologies applicable to the sites of historical heritage). The proposed method of modeling and description using software tools, applying the best excellent achievements, allows improving the state of registration of historical sites, architectural monuments and urban planning on the territory of Ukraine.

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Environmental protection and Tourism

Destination Management and Marketing ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-2469-5.ch050 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 910-926

Author(s):

Navchaa Tugjamba ◽

Amarbayasgalan Gantumur

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

National Park ◽

Area Network ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Local Livelihoods ◽

Natural Beauty ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

Historical Heritage ◽

Nomadic Life

Mongolia is a unique and relatively unexplored tourism and leisure travel destination. In the world tourism market, the tourism sector offers a great combination of wild natural features, a wide variety of untouched landscapes, historical heritage reserves, and nomadic life style and culture. The Protected Area Network of Mongolia cover over 14.5 percent of the country's territory and has become major destinations for rapidly growing tourism and recreational activities for its natural beauty, rare species of wildlife and historical and cultural heritage sites. Orkhon valley National Park (OVNP) is one of Mongolian main tourism destinations regarding to natural beautiful landscape and including numerous cultural and historical remains and sites. Thus, promoting sustainable tourism development to improve local livelihoods based on the nomadic lifestyle and protection of land with natural wilderness, watersheds, important biodiversity, historical and cultural heritage and rare remains is challenging in the national park.

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CONDUCTING AN EXAMINATION OF MUSIC LITERATURE IN THE INVESTIGATION OF OFFENSES RELATED TO ASSAULT ON CULTURAL VALUES

Constitutional State ◽

10.18524/2411-2054.2021.44.245086 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 119-124

Author(s):

O. V. Narozhna

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Modern Society ◽

Archaeological Heritage ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Heritage Site ◽

Criminal Offenses ◽

Music Literature ◽

Technical Examination ◽

Legitimate Interests

The article discusses the issues arising in the investigation of criminal offenses on the example of illegal search work at an archaeological heritage site, destruction, destruction or damage to cultural heritage sites. Conducting certain types of examinations is disclosed as the activity of experts who possess knowledge of certain branches of science. The issues of carrying out a comprehensive forensic technical examination of documents and art criticism are highlighted. The main methods used by experts of the above types of expertise have been determined. It was emphasized that the most promising and expedient procedure for carrying out a comprehensive examination of music literature is to first conduct a technical examination of documents, which will allow restoring the lost fragments of both the material and the text of a musical work, taking into account the methods that will then be used by an art expert. Activities for pre-trial investigation of crimes that encroach on cultural heritage, cultural values, where the objects of examination are music literature, in particular, is a complex multifaceted and multifaceted process to perform the tasks of criminal justice. The specific nature of the investigation of these criminal offenses makes the issue of organizing examinations quite relevant. The multifaceted investigation of these offenses is reflected in its organization, in particular through the use of special art knowledge in procedural and non-procedural forms. The practical purpose of the organization is to determine the optimal direction and content of the investigation, optimize its purpose, forces and means necessary to achieve it, the correct placement of forces and the creation of appropriate conditions. The growing needs of modern society in the use of knowledge in the field of art history does not bypass the field of justice. Understanding the importance of special knowledge for establishing factual data gives grounds to consider forensic science as an independent institution for the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens, legal entities and the interests of the state as a whole.

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Palaces of Culture in Leningrad. Problems of maintenance and preservation

Урбанистика ◽

10.7256/2310-8673.2019.3.30075 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 7-17 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Natalya Pavlovna Dubrovina

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Visual Observation ◽

Architectural Heritage ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Current State ◽

Literary Sources ◽

Key Issues ◽

The Subject ◽

Conservation Zones ◽

State Protection

The object of this research is the Palaces of Culture in Leningrad built in the 1920’s – 1930’s. Among all object the author highlights the separate newly built extant Palaces of Culture in the style of constructivism, which are the monuments of cultural heritage. The subject of this research is the questions of state protection of the indicated objects and their maintenance. The article examines the existing conservation zones and territories of the cultural heritage sites; current state of the Palaces of Culture; problems of maintenance; and questions of modern functional profile of the buildings. The author studied the literary sources, analyzed iconographic materials and existing regulatory documents in the area of preservation of architectural heritage, conducted visual observation. The goal of this research lies in determining the current state of the Palaces of Culture in Leningrad of the early XX century alongside the key issues pertinent to state protection of the objects. The results may be valuable for comprising preservation orders for architectural heritage of the XX century, as well as development of restoration and reconstruction projects of the monuments of constructivism. The author concludes on the flawed system of state preservation of the cultural heritage of the XX century, and makes recommendation with regards to its solution.

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