Laser Scanning the Past for the Future: Baalbek Temple

A three-dimensional survey of Baalbek's archaeological site, employing laser scanning and photogrammetric techniques, has successfully identified critical hazards and threats affecting the UNESCO World Heritage Property. This approach, part of a capacity-building initiative funded by UNESCO following Lebanon's 2006 war, enabled the development of a risk preparedness strategy (RPS) to safeguard the site's significance and integrity. The multidisciplinary collaboration involving experts from Lebanon, Taiwan, and Belgium demonstrated the efficacy of advanced digital documentation in mitigating risks to cultural heritage.

Van Genechten, B., Quintero, M. S., Seif, A., & Ghattas, G. (2011). Laser Scanning the Past for the Future: Baalbek Temple. Change over Time, 1(2), 252–267. https://doi.org/10.1353/cot.2011.a463084