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Jeddah Historical Building Information Modeling "JHBIM" Old Jeddah – Saudi Arabia

Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah — 2013 — WHEC4C74A8302

A groundbreaking approach, Jeddah Historical Building Information Modeling (JHBIM), offers a more efficient and reliable method for documenting and conserving the historic architecture of Old Jeddah. Unlike traditional surveying techniques that are time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies, JHBIM leverages Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Architectural Photogrammetry integrated with Building Information Modeling (BIM). This innovative method provides a comprehensive, accurate, and digital record of heritage buildings, addressing the challenges faced in preserving Jeddah's valuable building stock. By combining advanced technologies, JHBIM sets a new standard for heritage documentation, ensuring that historical structures are preserved with precision and efficiency.

Joint Israeli-Palestinian Political Activity in Jerusalem: Characteristics and Challenges1

Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls — 2013 — WHED4392AB695

A study of joint Israeli-Palestinian political activity in Jerusalem highlights the complex dynamics and challenges within the Silwan neighborhood, adjacent to the southern wall of the Old City and near the al-Aqsa mosque/Temple Mount. This area, significant for its historical and archaeological importance, serves as a focal point for tensions between Palestinian residents and Jewish settlers, often accompanied by armed security guards. The research examines the socio-political friction in Silwan, where Palestinian residents face overcrowded living conditions, while the neighborhood is also a key site for archaeological studies related to Jewish/Biblical Jerusalem. The study provides insights into the challenges of coexistence and the complexities of political activity in this contested region.

Jurassic to Cenozoic tectonics of the Zagros Orogen in northwestern Iran

Bisotun — 2013 — WHEF7F1E8B558

A comprehensive analysis of the Jurassic to Cenozoic tectonic evolution of the Zagros Orogen, including Bisotun, reveals a dynamic history marked by early Mesozoic rifting, Jurassic subduction, and subsequent complex tectonic processes. The study identifies three distinct belts: the Zagros Fold and Thrust Belt, the Zagros Suture Zone (featuring Bisotun limestone), and the Sanandaj–Sirjan Zone, each with unique geological characteristics. Key findings include the formation of a Middle to Late Jurassic magmatic arc, significant ophiolite emplacement during the Late Cretaceous to Eocene, and the final closure of the Tethyan seaway in the mid-Miocene following continental collision. Radiometric dating and stratigraphic analyses were employed to reconstruct this intricate tectonic narrative.

Knowledge of birds of conservation interest among the people living close to protected areas in Serengeti, Northern Tanzania

Serengeti National Park — 2013 — WHE129620250A

A study on the Serengeti National Park revealed that residents living adjacent to the park, particularly men, older individuals (40-62 years), and Maasai tribe members, demonstrated strong recognition of eight bird species of conservation interest. Surprisingly, those with little or no formal education outperformed more educated respondents in bird recognition. Despite this, only about 50% of respondents recognized the selected species regardless of demographic factors, highlighting a need for targeted education programs to enhance wildlife resource recognition and biodiversity conservation awareness among communities surrounding the western Serengeti ecosystem. The research underscores the potential of integrating traditional knowledge into sustainable natural resource management.

Konferencja naukowa „Księgozbiory rozproszone. Losy księgozbiorów historycznych po II wojnie światowej” (Malbork, 19 października 2012 r.)

Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork — 2013 — WHE0BE66430FC

A conference held on October 19, 2012, at the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork shed light on the fate of historical book collections following World War II. Organized by The Malbork Castle Museum, the event brought together scholars to discuss the dispersion and preservation challenges of these collections. Key insights included the impact of wartime displacement on cultural heritage and strategies for tracking and safeguarding dispersed materials. The conference featured presentations that outlined the scope of losses, the efforts to reconstruct historical libraries, and the role of institutions in preserving fragmented archives.

Kunstpolitik der Berliner Museen 1919-1959

Museumsinsel (Museum Island), Berlin — 2013 — WHE7D3218149F

Berlin's Museum Island emerges as a pivotal site of cultural and political negotiation, particularly during the late German Empire to post-war period. Timo Saalmann's study reveals how the State Museums' collections were entangled with national identity debates, reflecting broader societal shifts. The research highlights the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation's role in navigating Cold War dynamics, illustrating the complex interplay between art politics and state governance. By analyzing archival materials and historical records, Saalmann reconstructs a nuanced narrative of museum practices during a transformative era, offering new perspectives on the social significance of cultural institutions.

L'insularité monastique dans l'Europe du Nord-Ouest (VIe-XIIe siècles)

Sceilg Mhichíl — 2013 — WHE5DC20F4AF5

Early medieval insular monasteries in North-Western Europe, including Skellig Michael, were initially perceived as sanctified wilderness areas due to the presence of holy men. However, their reputation for holiness led to significant wealth accumulation, making them prime targets for Viking raids. Consequently, most of these monasteries disappeared over time, though monks managed to preserve their spiritual treasures, such as relics, while losing much of their material wealth.

L'occupation humaine de la vallée du Guringin (plaine du Séno, Mali)

Cliff of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons) — 2013 — WHE8059BC575A

Archaeological research in the Guringin Valley, Mali, and along the Bandiagara Escarpment reveals that water scarcity in this arid region drove human settlement from Neolithic times to the present. Surface pottery assemblages, analyzed alongside stratified samples from a test pit, show significant inter-site differences, indicating varied population movements and occupational densities. The study suggests that while settlements were modest in size, they were densely populated during the first and early second millennia AD, contrasting with the larger, proto-urban clusters of the Inland Niger Delta. This finding underscores the enduring importance of water as a limiting factor for human habitation in the Sudano-Sahelian plain.

L’apport des relevés stratigraphiques à Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe. L’exemple du Sacrifice de Noé

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe — 2013 — WHE83049A8788

Stratigraphic surveys of the Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe reveal critical insights into the evolution and technique behind its Romanesque frescoes, particularly the Sacrifice de Noé. These surveys document underlayers, repainting, and stylistic changes, offering unprecedented clarity on the artistic process. By layering analysis, researchers from the Centre d’Études Supérieures de Civilisation Médiévale (Poitiers) demonstrate how stratigraphic techniques enhance iconographic and stylistic studies of medieval art. The findings underscore the dynamic nature of fresco creation, where repentirs and later additions significantly alter the visual narrative over time.

L’aqueduc romain de Causses-et-Veyran (34) et son septuple siphon inversé

The Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape — 2013 — WHE6BE3DB36D8

Recent archaeological discoveries challenge the long-held interpretation of the Roman piles at Causses-et-Veyran, suggesting they were not towers or trophies but part of a sophisticated hydraulic system. The findings propose that these structures belonged to a lead pressure pipe aqueduct, designed to cross a valley using the principle of communicating vessels. Given the terrain's topography, which precluded traditional inverted siphon dynamics or bridge construction, Roman engineers partitioned the conduit into six sections, installing 'piles-relais' as relay points. This innovative approach, akin to modern Ottoman soutèrazi systems, demonstrates advanced engineering solutions for overcoming geographical challenges in ancient infrastructure.

L’eau dans la fabrique urbaine de Paris du Ier au XIXe siècle

Paris, Banks of the Seine — 2013 — WHE612EED20F4

A significant shift in the urban center of Paris from the left to the right bank of the Seine during the Middle Ages, along with its long-term impact on city growth, has been revealed through advanced spatial analysis. This discovery highlights how access to water structured the surrounding urban space between the 1st and 13th centuries, providing new insights into historical urban dynamics. The study leveraged archaeological, written, and planimetric documentation, including the vectorized 'Atlas Vasserot' from ANR's 'ALPAGE' program, to map data on water supply and drainage networks such as fountains, wells, and sewers. This approach enabled a comprehensive understanding of how these elements influenced urban development across both banks of the Seine from the 12th to the 19th centuries.

L’epiteto οἰκουμενικός nelle firme nominali di ratifica dei patriarchi di Costantinopoli

The Historic Centre (Chorá) with the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse on the Island of Pátmos — 2013 — WHEB560F0218A

A critical reassessment of Byzantine diplomatic practices reveals that the epithet 'οἰκουμενικός' (oikoumenikos) was not adopted by patriarchs of Constantinople during their Nicene exile, as previously believed. Instead, its first documented appearance in ratification signatures occurs only in the late Comnenian period, supported by newly examined original documents from the Archives of the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian on Patmos. This challenges long-standing scholarly consensus rooted in Vitalien Laurent's work and advances understanding of medieval ecclesiastical symbolism.

L’éruption phréatomagmatique du Montchié, chaîne des puys, Massif Central français (13,6 ± 1,0 ka)

Chaîne des Puys - Limagne fault tectonic arena — 2013 — WHE045126D37C

A previously unknown phreatomagmatic eruption, dated to 13.6 ± 1.0 thousand years ago, has been identified at the Montchié volcano within the Chaîne des Puys UNESCO World Heritage Site in France's Massif Central. This discovery challenges the existing understanding of the volcano as a simple basaltic Strombolian cone with multiple craters, revealing instead a complex final eruptive phase characterized by trachy-andesitic (latite) magma containing amphibole, pyroxene, and feldspar phenocrysts. The study employed thermoluminescence dating at four distinct sites and LiDAR surveys to reconstruct the relative chronology of the volcano's craters, providing new insights into the late Pleistocene construction of this UNESCO-listed tectonic arena.

L’organum, un art de cathédrale ? Musiques autour de saint Guillaume

Bourges Cathedral — 2013 — WHE2311B17C39

Limited evidence suggests that polyphonic music, particularly organum, may have been performed at the Cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Bourges during its reconstruction in the 12th and 13th centuries. While sources are scarce, the study highlights the intellectual context of Bourges, including figures like Guillaume du Donjon and Eudes de Sully, as well as the city's capitulary school, which was a center of scholarly activity. The research examines liturgical documents such as the cartulary of Bourges and the decretals of Paris, alongside notated sources, to explore the presence of polyphonic chants dedicated to Saint Guillaume. This approach combines historical analysis with musical source examination to shed light on the cultural and religious practices of the time.

L’univers des radios communautaires à Salvador de Bahia

Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia — 2013 — WHE27B0652CF8

Communicators in Salvador de Bahia employ 'deviant' spatial tactics and discourse to challenge hegemonic urban development strategies, demonstrating the subversive potential of community radio as a counter-hegemonic force. The study reveals how these radios function as ephemeral or 'heterochronic' spaces—temporarily disrupting dominant narratives while maintaining their own logic and autonomy. By analyzing spatial representations and discursive practices, the research highlights the role of community media in resisting urban power structures, offering insights into alternative forms of spatial production.

La Alhambra, un palacio islámico

Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada — 2013 — WHE26BF97D53B

A new interpretation of the 'Lady of Justice' paintings in the Alhambra's Hall of Justice reveals her symbolic significance as part of Nasrid dynastic self-representation, linking her to trees, vegetation, gardens, and the Prophet Muhammad's family. This study suggests that the Nasrids drew parallels with Christian courts' reverence for the Virgin Mary, enriching our understanding of Islamic art and its cultural context. The research employs textual analysis to propose this connection, offering a fresh perspective on the Alhambra's artistic and symbolic dimensions.

La alta montaña pirenaica: génesis y configuración holocena de un paisaje cultural: Estudio paleoambiental en el valle del Madriu-Perafita-Claror (Andorra)

Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley — 2013 — WHE02AEF048C0

A groundbreaking study on the Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Eastern Pyrenees, reveals that social, economic, and cultural factors have significantly shaped the highland landscape since the Neolithic period. By integrating palaeoenvironmental data—including pollen, non-pollen palynomorphs, and macrocharcoal analysis from natural basins—with archaeological findings, researchers identified distinct phases of landscape variability linked to human land-use practices. This interdisciplinary approach provides a rare long-term perspective on how European high mountains have evolved under the influence of human activity, offering insights into the complex interplay between culture and environment in high-altitude regions.

La Bauhaus y sus “experimentos innecesarios”: las arquitectas prófugas

Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau — 2013 — WHE68F2909BC2

This study highlights the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women architects who trained at the Bauhaus school (1919–1933) and later achieved international recognition. Initially comprising half of the student body, these women faced unique challenges due to the institution's evolving policies. The research focuses on three prominent figures—Lotte Stam-Beese, Annemarie Mauck, and Wera Meyer-Waldeck—examining their trajectories from Bauhaus students to esteemed professionals. By analyzing historical records and original documents housed in the Bauhaus-Archiv Museum für Gestaltung (BHA) in Berlin, the study sheds light on the gender dynamics within the school during the Weimar Republic era. It reveals how these women navigated institutional constraints while making enduring impacts on architecture, challenging traditional narratives about their roles.

La catedral como principal referente del ceremonial español durante la Edad Moderna

Old City of Salamanca — 2013 — WHE4F2D7017F8

Salamanca's cathedral emerged as the central venue for formal ceremonies during Spain's Modern Age, surpassing the main square in significance. This study reveals its pivotal role in hosting religious, political, and academic events, including royal visits, funerals, baptisms, weddings, beatifications, and canonizations. The research focuses on the cathedral's two structures—Old and New—and examines how the city's three main institutions—the city council, regional council, and university—orchestrated ceremonies with elaborate splendor and protocol. These events not only showcased architectural beauty but also conveyed implicit political and religious messages to audiences. By analyzing these celebrations, the study highlights the cathedral's symbolic importance in shaping Salamanca's cultural and historical landscape.

La création de la collection de peintures murales du musée des Monuments français

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe — 2013 — WHE73E5D0283D

A meticulously curated collection of over 350 mural paintings, primarily created between 1937 and 1976, showcases the precision and fidelity of reproduction techniques used by a select group of fresco painters. The collection, housed in the Musée des Monuments français, stands out for its commitment to replicating original works at full scale (1:1) and in three-dimensional form for well-preserved structures, including the renowned vault of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe in Vienne. This approach, overseen by Paul Deschamps, ensures that the reproductions closely mirror their historical counterparts, providing an unprecedented resource for studying and preserving architectural heritage.