Geomorphological and non‐destructive GPR survey for the conservation of frescos in the rupestrian churches of Matera (Basilicata, southern Italy)

World Heritage Site: The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera

Publication Year: 2020

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEEEC733E084

Summary

A ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey conducted on frescoed surfaces in two rupestrian churches within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera, Italy, revealed hidden issues such as lesions and efflorescence that threaten the integrity of these historical artworks. This non-destructive method offers a valuable tool for assessing the condition of frescoes without causing damage, supporting conservation efforts and ensuring the safety of both cultural heritage and tourist routes in the region's fragile geomorphological landscape.

Citation

De Giorgi, L., Lazzari, M., Leucci, G., & Persico, R. (2020). Geomorphological and non‐destructive GPR survey for the conservation of frescos in the rupestrian churches of Matera (Basilicata, southern Italy). Archaeological Prospection, 30(1), 47–55. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/arp.1795

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