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The role of national identity and tourism in city planning: the case of Valletta

City of Valletta — 2010 — WHE898396FCBE

An overemphasis on tourism and national identity projects in Valletta, Malta's capital, has paradoxically diminished the city's liveability and its appeal as a representative of Maltese culture. This study reveals that prioritizing these factors can compromise urban planning quality, despite their potential compatibility. The research employs a detailed analysis of Valletta to explore how such priorities impact urban design, conservation, and regeneration. It highlights concerns that good planning practices are often sidelined in favor of national and tourist-centric agendas, ultimately affecting both the city's functionality and its ability to attract visitors authentically.

The role of Parks Canada in the management of large mammal populations in Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks (the Rocky Mountain Parks)

Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks — 2010 — WHE2EBB953158

Parks Canada's management of large mammal populations in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay) prioritizes human recreation over scientific wildlife conservation. A 2010 study found that these parks lack the characteristics of true wildlife reserves necessary for effective large mammal management programs. While the research outlines criteria for successful mammal management and evaluates Parks Canada's current practices against these standards, it concludes that minimal scientific mammal management occurs in these areas. Instead, efforts are largely focused on balancing human activities with wildlife coexistence. The study recommends improvements to align management strategies more closely with conservation goals.

The security telecommunication system of the Vatican City State

Vatican City — 2010 — WHE30F7E36F0E

A highly integrated, efficient, and reliable telecommunication system is critical to the security of a modern state. This study demonstrates how such a system was designed and implemented for Vatican City State, ensuring robust security infrastructure through advanced technological solutions.

The Sounds of Everyday Life in Rithy Panh's Documentaries

Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection — 2010 — WHE835E5ED2B7

Rithy Panh's documentaries offer a unique filmic testimonial that captures the sounds of everyday life and voices of Cambodians affected by war, genocide, and displacement, serving as a haunting memorial to historical trauma. Through films like 'Site 2' (1989), 'The Land of Wandering Souls' (2000), and 'Paper Cannot Wrap Amber' (2007), Panh problematizes documentary filmmaking by confronting viewers with ethical questions about cinema's role in preserving memory. His work, rooted in personal trauma from the Khmer Rouge regime, excavates repressed memories of genocide and its lasting impact on Cambodian society, challenging conventional narratives of Southeast Asia beyond Hollywood's Vietnam War focus.

The Sounds of Stonehenge

Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites — 2010 — WHE07D605960A

A multidisciplinary exploration of Stonehenge's acoustic properties reveals its unique soundscapes, shaped by ancient architectural design and environmental factors. The research, presented in 'The Sounds of Stonehenge,' combines insights from fields such as acoustic physics, anthropology, and archaeology to dissect how the site's structure influences sound propagation. Findings suggest that Stonehenge's stone arrangement may have been intentionally optimized for specific auditory effects, potentially serving ritualistic or ceremonial purposes. The study employs a diverse range of methods, including experimental measurements, historical analysis, and cognitive psychological evaluations, to unravel the complexities of its sonic environment.

The Sponge Gardens of Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Ningaloo Coast — 2010 — WHEEFBC69F4D7

Biodiversity surveys in the deeper waters of Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia, have uncovered a rich and diverse sponge ecosystem, significantly enhancing the park's known biodiversity. Preliminary findings indicate that while much of the area is dominated by sediments and rhodolith fields with low macroepibenthos density, locally dense filter-feeding communities exist, predominantly composed of demosponges in both biomass and diversity. A subsample analysis revealed 155 different demosponge species from over 350 transects conducted between 18-102 meters depth across three years, suggesting that the cumulative species list will likely exceed current records. This discovery underscores Ningaloo Marine Park's importance as a global hotspot for Porifera biodiversity, complementing its shallow coral reef environment.

The springtail (Hexapoda, Collembola) fauna of Wrangel Island

Natural System of Wrangel Island Reserve — 2010 — WHE5C3BFBB65B

Wrangel Island harbors an exceptionally diverse springtail (Collembola) fauna, with 89 species identified—far surpassing the richness typical of most Arctic Ocean islands. This unique biodiversity stems from a high proportion of amphi-Pacific species, suggesting its origins trace back to the Beringian Arctic sector. Despite this distinct composition, the island’s springtail community closely mirrors those found in Siberian tundra regions, with no anomalous patterns detected. The study synthesizes published data and recent sampling to reveal these insights, highlighting Wrangel Island as a key outlier in Arctic terrestrial biodiversity.

The Sustainability of Urban Heritage Preservation: The Case of Aleppo

Old Walled City of Shibam — 2010 — WHE460EAFBB73

A comparative analysis of urban heritage preservation strategies reveals that integrated conservation and development approaches can effectively balance sustainability with cultural heritage protection. The study, focusing on the Old Walled City of Shibam (Yemen), alongside Aleppo (Syria) and Sibiu (Romania), highlights the importance of adaptive planning in maintaining historical integrity while fostering economic vitality. Key findings emphasize that successful preservation requires a holistic framework addressing urban development, community engagement, and policy implementation. Recommendations for future planning are derived from these case studies, offering actionable insights for heritage sites worldwide.

The Sustainability of Urban Heritage Preservation: The Case of Marrakesh

Medina of Marrakesh — 2010 — WHE6D81075E81

Investments in tourism and residential housing in Marrakesh's Medina have significantly altered its economic, social, and physical landscape. The study finds that while these changes offer opportunities for sustainable urban heritage preservation, they also pose challenges that need careful management to ensure the Medina can serve as a viable model for other historic Moroccan towns. The research evaluates the impacts of recent developments and suggests strategies for balancing growth with heritage conservation.

The Sustainability of Urban Heritage Preservation: The Case of Quito

City of Quito — 2010 — WHE4287AB7DF5

Quito's Historic Center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, serves as a critical case study for sustainable urban heritage preservation. This area, characterized by its churches, squares, museums, and monuments, faces significant challenges in balancing conservation with modern urban development. The study employs a comprehensive approach to analyze the sustainability of these efforts, focusing on the interplay between historical significance, architectural integrity, and contemporary urban needs. By examining the unique cultural and environmental dynamics of Quito, this research provides valuable insights into strategies for preserving heritage sites while ensuring their relevance and functionality in the 21st century.

The Sustainability of Urban Heritage Preservation: The Case of Salvador de Bahia

Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia — 2010 — WHE8AACF3AC9C

Urban heritage preservation efforts in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, demonstrate mixed sustainability outcomes. The Rehabilitation Plan for the Historic Centre of Salvador has achieved notable physical and spatial improvements but faces challenges in social and economic sustainability. This analysis highlights the need for balanced approaches that integrate conservation with community development to ensure long-term viability. The study employed a comprehensive assessment framework to evaluate the plan's accomplishments across these dimensions, providing insights applicable to other UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Sustainability of Urban Heritage Preservation: The Case of Siracusa, Italia

Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica — 2010 — WHEFEA6117D92

UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Syracuse, Italy, and its rocky Necropolis of Pantalica highlights the site's exceptional historical, artistic, architectural, and natural heritage. This study examines how urban heritage preservation efforts in Syracuse—particularly within the Historic Center of Ortigia and surrounding areas like Cassaro, Ferla, and Sortino—can be sustained while balancing conservation with development. The research likely employs a combination of historical analysis, architectural assessment, and sustainability frameworks to evaluate the long-term viability of preserving such culturally significant landscapes.

The Sustainability of Urban Heritage Preservation: The Case of Verona, Italia

City of Verona — 2010 — WHE1F144F0E8E

UNESCO World Heritage status for Verona's Historic Center underscores its global prestige and the collective responsibility to sustainably preserve its unique cultural identity. The study highlights that while recognition brings international acclaim, it also imposes a moral obligation on citizens to safeguard the site through careful use and conservation efforts. This ensures that both present and future generations can benefit from this heritage, which is intrinsically linked to the city's cultural fabric.

The symbolism of Çatalhöyük in its regional context

Neolithic Site of Çatalhöyük — 2010 — WHEEECA47E98B

A comparative analysis of the Neolithic sites of Çatalhöyük and Göbekli Tepe reveals striking similarities and contrasts in their symbolic and ritual practices, despite significant differences in time, location, economy, and architecture. While Çatalhöyük's symbolism is integrated into domestic mud-brick houses, Göbekli Tepe features monumental stone structures dedicated to ritual purposes. Both sites, situated 450 kilometers apart in central and southeastern Turkey respectively, exhibit rich artistic traditions, though their economic bases differ—Çatalhöyük relying on domesticated crops and livestock, while Göbekli's inhabitants subsisted on wild species. This study highlights the broader regional context of Neolithic symbolism in eastern Turkey and the Middle East, drawing parallels with other contemporary sites like Jericho, Jerf el Ahmar, Nevalı Çori, and Djade al-Mughara.

The temporal template of tourism: a comparative analysis of Epcot Center (Orlando) and Wadi Rum (Jordan)

Wadi Rum Protected Area — 2010 — WHE6BF2580411

Tourism narratives often perpetuate Eurocentric and nationalist temporal scripts that position the 'modern' West or nation-state as superior to its 'traditional' Eastern or Bedouin Other, reinforcing political and material hierarchies. This study compares Epcot Center (Orlando) and Wadi Rum Protected Area (Jordan), revealing how nineteenth-century Social Darwinist frameworks persist in contemporary representations. Through a comparative analysis of temporal scripts, the research demonstrates that such narratives deny coeval time between the 'modern' and its 'traditional' Other, with significant global and national implications. The approach involves examining tourism industry representations to uncover these underlying scripts.

The terra-cotta figures of Qin and human representations from the 5th century B.C. to the 3rd century A.D.

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor — 2010 — WHE55D27403C3

The terra-cotta army of Qin Shihuangdi, discovered near his mausoleum in 1974, represents a significant advancement in human representation during the 5th to 3rd centuries B.C. These life-size figures, over 7,000 in number, were meticulously crafted with individual facial features and hairstyles, reflecting a newfound concern for realism and detail. While anatomical precision was less emphasized, the focus on surface clarity and uniformity aligned with bronze art traditions of the Eastern Zhou period. This study reveals that the Qin figures not only signified the ideological rigor of the Qin regime but also marked a shift in artistic priorities, where human figures were increasingly valued as independent subjects amid political and social changes.

The thermochronological record of tectonic and surface process interaction at the Yakutat-North American collision zone in southeast Alaska

Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek — 2010 — WHE471FB74BD1

A distinct pattern of exhumation emerges in southeast Alaska, primarily driven by tectonic processes rather than climate variations. The study reveals that the southeastern margin was exhumed and eroded long before the late Miocene-Pliocene Yakutat collision, with rapid, deep-seated exhumation localized at the Yakutat plate corner (St. Elias syntaxis), where strike-slip motion transitions to convergence. Exhumation is also notable along the Fairweather fault and in the evolving fold and thrust belt, migrating from northwest to southeast with recent activity near St. Elias. The Wrangellia terrane has experienced minimal exhumation, serving as a backstop for terrane accretion since the Early Cretaceous. Apatite U-Th/He ages provide evidence of recent uplift and erosion in the Wrangell Range due to ongoing Yakutat collision. The study synthesizes new and published thermochronological data, overcoming challenges posed by widespread ice cover, to interpret exhumation patterns influenced by tectonics and surface processes.

The threat of mine effluent to the UNESCO status of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa — 2010 — WHEDB64FE620F

Mine effluent, particularly acid mine drainage (AMD), poses a significant environmental threat to the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (COHWHS) in South Africa. This site, renowned for its rich archaeological and palaeontological resources, including the world's largest collection of hominin fossils, is adjacent to one of the world's richest gold-bearing geological sequences. The study highlights that unmitigated environmental degradation could jeopardize the site's UNESCO status, potentially leading to its inclusion in the List of World Heritage in Danger or even deletion from the list if key characteristics are lost. Effective monitoring, mitigation, and management measures are urgently needed to protect this irreplaceable heritage, which also supports South Africa's tourism, hospitality, and education sectors.

The Tower of Abbot Marmaduke Huby of Fountains Abbey: Hubris or Piety?

Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey — 2010 — WHE503003B640

A re-examination of the bell tower built by Abbot Marmaduke Huby at Fountains Abbey challenges its traditional interpretation as a symbol of self-aggrandizement. Instead, inscriptions on the tower—adapted from Cistercian liturgical texts expressing devotion to Jesus—and the placement of saints' images suggest it was an expression of Huby's personal piety and commitment to monastic reform. This study deciphers the inscriptions around the tower's upper storeys, revealing their theological significance and providing a new perspective on Huby's motivations.

The Turner-Hopewell Axis

Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks — 2010 — WHEBA657C498A

A key insight into the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks reveals that geographically separated groups may have formed alliances to balance the demands of everyday survival with the labor-intensive ceremonial activities. This study addresses the 'central puzzle' of how populations living in small, scattered habitation sites could construct monumental earthworks on a large scale. By analyzing the style and configuration of earthwork designs, mortuary rituals, and the domestic-ceremonial duality at Turner Earthworks and other related sites, researchers propose that alliances among groups could have mitigated the contrast between mundane survival pursuits and sanctifying ceremonial practices.