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Banqueting in a Northern Arabian Oasis: A Nabataean Triclinium at Dûmat al-Jandal, Saudi Arabia

Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ) — 2016 — WHE6F9E5D2726

A vast Nabataean triclinium, discovered at Dûmat al-Jandal in Saudi Arabia, reveals new insights into the ritual meals practiced by the Nabataeans. This open-air stone structure, dated between the late first century BCE and early second century CE, was found to be part of a broader Nabataean presence in northern Arabia, confirming their control over key trade routes during the turn of the Christian era. Multidisciplinary analysis of pottery, bone, and plant remains from the site provides evidence of feasting activities, offering a comparative perspective when examined alongside similar structures in Petra and Hegra.

Bauhaus Museum Dessau : Answer to the design competition

Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau — 2016 — WHE916F201274

A proposed design for the Bauhaus Museum Dessau aims to enhance the UNESCO World Heritage Site's appeal by integrating the second-largest Bauhaus collection with its historical context. The museum, located in Stadtpark—strategically positioned between key Bauhaus sites and adjacent to the city's main railway station—seeks to provide a comprehensive presentation of Bauhaus's legacy, influence, and cultural significance. By leveraging its central location and connectivity, the design addresses the needs of international tourists, researchers, and designers, offering both educational and technical facilities to showcase this influential art and design movement effectively.

Beatus manuscripts under the microscope: the Alcobaça Beatus and the Iberian Cistercian tradition revisited

Monastery of Alcobaça — 2016 — WHEA0D1B72262

A multidisciplinary analysis of the Alcobaça Beatus manuscript reveals that it was likely produced at the Cistercian monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, contradicting previous assumptions about its origins. Unlike its presumed model, the Lorvão Beatus, this copy contains later liturgical notes and a different textual sequence, suggesting active use in monastic practices around 1200. The study combines natural science techniques—such as molecular palette analysis and bookbinding examination—with humanities approaches to decode the manuscript's history and significance within the Iberian Cistercian tradition.

Bermerkungen zer Datierung und Interpretation kassitischer Siegelthemen unter Berücksichtigung interaktiver Begegnungen mit der Dilmun Glyptik

Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun — 2016 — WHE62324D7567

New chronological standards for Kassite seals from the 15th century BCE have been established, revealing early origins of the First Group and providing insights into the dating of seal inscriptions. The study also highlights the cultural influence between Babylonia and Dilmun, suggesting that antithetical compositions from Dilmun glyptic may have served as models for the Second Group Kassite iconography. Additionally, defined attributes in both Dilmunite and Kassite glyptic are identified as code forms of the god Enki, offering a deeper understanding of religious symbolism during this period.

Berthing Violent Nostalgia: Restored Slave Ports and the Royal Caribbean Historic Falmouth Cruise Terminal

The Archaeological Ensemble of 17th Century Port Royal — 2016 — WHEA8F230FB32

This study critically examines the restoration of Jamaica's Historic Falmouth Cruise Terminal, highlighting how its development by Royal Caribbean and local authorities selectively memorializes the port's violent history as a hub for the Atlantic slave trade. The research reveals that while the terminal is marketed as a 'renaissance' and 'restoration,' it perpetuates a narrative of progress that erases the long-lasting impacts of slavery on both people and place. Through analysis of press releases, media coverage, and public events surrounding the terminal's opening, the study exposes the contradictions in claims of rebirth, which gloss over the 'haunted design' of a site deeply tied to colonial exploitation. The approach combines discourse analysis with historical investigation to uncover the ghostly remainders and exclusions embedded in this economized vision of heritage tourism.

Beyond Butrint: The ‘Mursi Survey’, 2008

Butrint — 2016 — WHEDD4310F7F0

A field survey east of Butrint, Albania, reveals that the density of Imperial Roman sites extends significantly beyond the ancient city's immediate hinterland. Contrary to previous assumptions about urban continuity and landscape impact, the study finds sparse pre-Roman and post-Roman sites, with intense engagement between Butrint and its hinterland primarily during the Early Roman period following colonization. This challenges the narrative set by Horden and Purcell in The Corrupting Sea (2000), suggesting a more nuanced relationship between urban centers and their surroundings in this region.

Beyond exploitation: towards a nuanced understanding of agency for adolescent female sex workers – evidence from Zanzibar and Morogoro

Stone Town of Zanzibar — 2016 — WHE791FA28D64

Adolescent female sex workers, despite facing severe constraints on their agency compared to adults, employ coping strategies that allow them to navigate their circumstances, demonstrating varying degrees of individual or collective agency. This nuanced understanding challenges the notion that adolescent agency is entirely compromised and highlights the need for tailored harm reduction and rehabilitative interventions. The study, conducted in Stone Town (Zanzibar) and Morogoro (Tanzania), involved 19 in-depth interviews with young sex workers (aged 18 or younger at entry) and 20 key informant interviews with adults and peer educators from ZAYEDESA, a local organization. These findings underscore the importance of recognizing adolescent agency to better address their unique needs.

Beyond the Nasca Lines

Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa — 2016 — WHE45073D3E26

A groundbreaking study reveals the dynamic rise, fall, and reformation of complex societies at La Tiza, Peru, spanning over 5000 years. Unlike previous research focused on the Nasca Lines (100–650 AD), this work adopts a diachronic perspective to explore the region's long prehistory, from Middle Preceramic hunter-gatherers (3500 BC) through the Inca empire (1450 AD). Key findings highlight how societal transformations—driven by kinship organization, subsistence shifts, immigration, religious movements, climate change, trade, and imperial policies—shaped the Nasca culture's cycle of conquest, collapse, and renewal during the Late Intermediate Period (1200 AD). The study leverages La Tiza's unprecedented continuity as a settlement to illuminate the interconnected factors behind ancient societal resilience and vulnerability.

Beyond Timbuktu

Timbuktu — 2016 — WHE8749973D1D

Timbuktu, renowned for its scholarly legacy during Islam’s Golden Age, is revealed as one of many intellectual hubs in precolonial West Africa. Ousmane Kane challenges long-standing misconceptions by tracing the evolution of Muslim learning across the region from the advent of Islam to modern times. This work corrects historical narratives about Africa’s Islamic heritage and its broader influence, emphasizing its multifaceted contributions beyond Timbuktu itself.

BIG Solar Graz: Solar District Heating in Graz – 500,000 m2 for 20% Solar Fraction

City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg — 2016 — WHE1E2C36B74B

A large-scale solar thermal system with seasonal storage and heat pumps could provide 9 to 26% of Graz's district heating demand, covering up to 500,000 m². This feasibility study by Reiter et al. (2016) evaluates the integration potential of such a system into Graz's future district heating network, replacing fossil-fuel-based heat production. The research uses dynamic simulation and economic analysis to determine optimal system size, with preliminary results indicating feasibility compared to gas boilers. The study also examines legal and technical constraints while ongoing simulations aim for further optimization.

Bijagos Archipelago: Impacts and Challenges for Environmental Sustainability

Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô — 2016 — WHE3801DC8E4B

The Bijagós Archipelago faces significant threats to its environmental sustainability due to external pressures and internal demographic growth. Since 1981, the population has doubled, leading to increased depletion of non-renewable marine resources. The study highlights vulnerabilities such as incompatible economic activities, migration-related resource exhaustion, and the lack of colonial development planning, which pose risks to sustainable development. It employs an interdisciplinary approach, integrating biology, ecology, geography, anthropology, and history to analyze these challenges and assess conservation efforts. The findings underscore the need for balanced development strategies that address both local and external pressures while preserving the archipelago's unique ecosystems.

Bioarchaeological preservation and non-elite diet in the Bay of Naples: An analysis of the food remains from the Cardo V sewer at the Roman site of Herculaneum

Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata — 2016 — WHE61DE9C1CC3

A rare opportunity to study the diet of middle and lower class Romans in mid-1st century AD Italy has been provided by the analysis of food remains from the Cardo V sewer at Herculaneum, preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. The study identified 194 taxa, including 94 botanical, 45 fish, and 53 shellfish species, with 113 considered edible foodstuffs, indicating a high level of dietary diversity. The preservation conditions were found to be comparable to those in Pompeii, with no major taphonomic biases observed. The diet of non-elite individuals was characterized by a few staple foods supplemented by a wide range of other goods, with subtle differences likely related to variations in wealth.

Biobibliografía de los jesuitas de la estancia de Alta Gracia (Córdoba-Argentina).

Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba — 2016 — WHEFB20D061DF

A critical gap in historical knowledge about the Jesuit missions in Córdoba, Argentina, has been addressed by identifying and documenting nearly 120 years of Jesuit figures associated with the Alta Gracia estate. This research sheds light on a previously overlooked aspect of the region's history, revealing the biographies of Jesuits who administered or perished at the estate between its founding in 1643 and its transformation into a thriving city. The study also highlights the significant presence of enslaved Africans and Afro-Americans, constituting the majority of the early population. By compiling a biobibliography from archival sources, the research provides a foundational resource for understanding the social and religious dynamics of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Biodiversity (Chapter 1)

Gunung Mulu National Park — 2016 — WHE6C5D7DFCC6

Gunung Mulu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its caves and karst landscapes, exhibits remarkable biodiversity shaped by diverse habitats and ecosystems. A study highlights the species richness and distribution patterns of biodiversity in this unique region, drawing on research conducted during an expedition to Borneo in 1978. The analysis reflects on the ecological dynamics of dung beetles while exploring broader trends in global biodiversity over 500 million years. This work underscores the significance of habitat diversity as a driver of species richness and ecosystem resilience.

Biodiversity of Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) in the Province of Verona (Veneto, Northern Italy)

City of Verona — 2016 — WHEEE22F04BED

A comprehensive catalogue of Staphylinidae (Coleoptera) biodiversity in the Province of Verona, Northern Italy, reveals 988 species, including seven new records for Italy and one potentially undescribed species. The study, based on extensive field data and historical collections like those at the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Verona, highlights a notable 5% endemism rate and significant biogeographic patterns across diverse habitats—from alpine to anthropogenic landscapes. Notably, the research identifies endemic, introduced, and taxonomically challenging species, while mapping their distribution, microhabitats, and ecological roles in protected areas. This work underscores Verona's rich biodiversity and provides a freely accessible database for future entomological studies.

Biogeography of Brazilian prosobranch gastropods and their Atlantic relationships

Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves — 2016 — WHE9DEEFF6814

Research identifies four distinct biogeographical regions along the Brazilian coast based on prosobranch gastropod distributions, revealing gradual latitudinal variation in marine assemblages. The study proposes the Guyanese Province (Amapá), North-eastern Brazil Area (Amazon to Bahia), South-eastern Brazil Area (Bahia to Santa Catarina), and Argentinian Province (Rio Grande do Sul). Coastal regions host richer gastropod diversity than oceanic islands, which exhibit unique species compositions while sharing some with other environments. The analysis used secondary data and collection records, applying Sørensen, Simpson, and Ochiai similarity indices alongside ordination techniques to map faunal relationships across the Western Atlantic.

Biological Monitoring in Caves

Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno — 2016 — WHEB890F76F37

A study of 20 caves with high species diversity (at least 20 obligate cave organisms) reveals that even heavily modified and frequently visited tourist caves can support rich biodiversity, challenging the assumption that human activity is incompatible with ecological health. The research highlights the need for rigorous biological monitoring to track changes in fauna density and taxonomic composition, particularly when planning new installations or modifications. Recommended methods include long-term sampling, baiting techniques for both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, and the use of pitfall traps. This approach ensures that surface species do not outcompete endemic cave fauna while allowing for sustainable tourism.

Biotic paleothermometry constrains on Arctic plates reconstructions: Carboniferous and Permian (Zhokhov Island, De-Longa Group Islands, New Siberian Archipelago)

Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve — 2016 — WHEEF6C56FBBE

A discovery of Carboniferous limestone containing tropical foraminifera and calcareous algae on Zhokhov Island, New Siberian Archipelago (NSA), challenges long-held assumptions about the paleogeography of Arctic regions. This warm-water biota, previously unknown north of the 30–35°N/S forbiddance line, suggests that much of the NSA was situated within tropical or subtropical latitudes during the Moscovian stage (Middle Pennsylvanian). Analysis of fusulinid distribution and detrital zircon provenance indicates that Zhokhov Island and Wrangel Island were part of the Alaska-Chukotka composite terrane until at least the Artinskian, with close ties to Arctic Alaska. This study refines reconstructions of Arctic plate tectonics by linking the NSA and Wrangelia to the Uralo-Franklinian province rather than northern Panthalassa, providing critical constraints on the region's paleoclimatic and paleogeographic history.

Birds of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area — 2016 — WHE1868D3B246

A comprehensive overview reveals that the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area host a remarkable avian diversity, with over 700 bird species recorded. This study highlights the unique ecological significance of these regions, particularly their role as critical habitats for both resident and migratory species. The research employs systematic field surveys, utilizing standardized protocols to document bird populations across different ecosystems within the conservation area. It underscores the importance of long-term monitoring in understanding avian dynamics, including seasonal migrations and habitat preferences. Additionally, it provides insights into threats faced by these species, such as habitat loss and climate change, which are crucial for informing conservation strategies at UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Birds of Two Oceans? Trans-Andean and Divergent Migration of Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger cinerascens) from the Peruvian Amazon

Manú National Park — 2016 — WHED039DABB2D

This study reveals the first documented trans-Andean migration for any bird breeding in lowland Amazonia, challenging long-held assumptions about the impassable Andean barrier. Using satellite telemetry, researchers tracked Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger cinerascens) from the Manu River in Peru, demonstrating their ability to cross the high Andes and migrate along the Pacific Coast. One skimmer completed a full round-trip migration, traveling over 18,000 km from its breeding site in Peru's lowlands to the temperate Gulf of Arauco, Chile, for the austral summer—a reverse seasonal pattern for tropical-breeding waterbirds. The findings also highlight divergent movement patterns among individuals, with one skimmer migrating over 1,800 km southeast before transmissions ended. This research sheds new light on the complex seasonal movements of Amazonian birds and their adaptation to diverse landscapes.