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Chimneys of hop warehouses in Žatec and their survey

Žatec and the Landscape of Saaz Hops — 2024 — WHE7322CADB1B

A comprehensive historical and field survey conducted in 2022 has revealed new insights into the development of hop warehouse chimneys in Žatec, Czech Republic. The study, led by Michal Horáček and Martin Vonka, identified the primary functions of these structures—primarily for sulfuring or drying hops—and provided the first detailed description of the evolution and function of sulfur chambers' chimneys in the region. By analyzing standing chimneys, researchers established their historical significance within the broader context of heritage values, contributing to a deeper understanding of Žatec's hop-processing architecture.

China's exploration and experience in digital twinning of tangible cultural heritage

Longmen Grottoes — 2024 — WHEFEF59BE9E8

China's application of digital twin technology to tangible cultural heritage, exemplified by the Longmen Grottoes and other sites, demonstrates significant advancements in preservation, management, and service. The study highlights a comprehensive framework for integrating digital twins across museums, heritage sites, and scenic spots, with the Palace Museum serving as a case study for large-scale implementation. By analyzing three typical applications—Shanghai History Museum, Longmen Grottoes, and Yellow Emperor’s Native Place—the research identifies key development paths for future tangible cultural heritage digital twinning, focusing on application scenarios, data models, relevant technologies, and cultural value. This approach offers a multifaceted strategy to enhance the sustainability and accessibility of cultural heritage while addressing challenges in preservation and management.

Chinchero as Tourism Hub and Green Corridor as a Social Integrator in Cusco Peru 2023

City of Cuzco — 2024 — WHEF124BC28A5

A proposed urban green corridor in Chinchero, Cusco, Peru, offers a solution to integrate social and ecological dimensions amid rising tourism pressures. This design addresses challenges like infrastructure gaps, gentrification, and uncontrolled urban growth by creating seven interconnected sectors along the Piuray lagoon, blending public spaces with cultural, sports, and recreational facilities. The corridor aims to foster social cohesion and territorial belonging while balancing environmental, archaeological, and tourism development. Digital tools such as Blender and AutoCAD were employed to analyze topography, climate, and biodiversity, underpinning the proposal's feasibility.

Chinese primary art education and traditional art culture: focusing on the content analysis of art textbooks

Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor — 2024 — WHE4E785C0EAC

A content analysis of 12 Chinese elementary art textbooks revealed that 77.1% (401/520) of illustrations depicted traditional Chinese cultural artworks, with 29.7% (120/520) focusing on pre-modern periods. These works primarily aimed to foster ethnic pride and cultural heritage appreciation, with 57.5% allocated to 'appreciation and criticism' learning areas. The analysis also highlighted a diverse range of artistic fields, including ceramics, sculpture, bronze, painting, architecture, and more, with specific emphasis on art historical significance across dynasties such as the Qin, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing. Notably, aesthetic issues were addressed in Ming Dynasty works.

Chionophilous vegetation in the high alpine and subnival belts of the Pamir-Alai and western Tian Shan Mts. (Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan)

Western Tien-Shan — 2024 — WHE612980B845

A comprehensive syntaxonomic scheme for high alpine and subnival vegetation in the Pamir-Alai and western Tian Shan Mountains (Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan) was established, identifying 15 new plant associations and three rankless communities. These were grouped into three alliances, distinguished by factors such as diurnal temperature range, annual precipitation, and seasonal climate variations. The study advanced the understanding of subnival snow-bed, grassland, and rupiculous vegetation in this UNESCO World Heritage Site region, contributing to a consistent hierarchical classification. However, it highlights the need for further research in neighboring regions like the Hindu Kush or Altai Mountains to achieve a broader, unified classification of high mountain grasslands.

Chitinozoan biostratigraphy through the Aeronian–Telychian boundary interval on Anticosti Island, Canada

Anticosti — 2024 — WHE7CB17F6E11

Researchers have refined the position of the Aeronian–Telychian boundary on Anticosti Island, Canada, using chitinozoan biostratigraphy. This study identifies two key biozones—the Ancyrochitina ramosaspina and Eisenackitina dolioliformis—which correlate with global standards, clarifying the timing of this critical interval in Earth's history. The findings also define three new chitinozoan species, providing precise markers for further geological studies. By integrating these data with existing conodont, graptolite, and brachiopod records, the study confirms limited unconformities at the boundary, contrasting with less complete coeval locations like the Baltic succession. This refined age model offers a solid foundation for investigating Llandovery biogeochemical events following the Late Ordovician mass extinction.

Christ before Herod

Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex — 2024 — WHE0FFCCDB9C5

A rare 16th-century engraving, 'Christ before Herod' by Crispijn van de Passe after Joannes Stradanus, depicts a pivotal biblical scene and is part of the Plantin-Moretus House-Workshops-Museum Complex's collection. This work, dated around 1575, showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic innovation of the period, blending religious narrative with Renaissance engraving techniques. The engraving, measuring 196x152 mm, is a significant example of Antwerp's contributions to European printmaking during this era. The study highlights its historical and cultural significance, providing insights into the artistic and religious contexts of late 16th-century Europe.

Christians in a Pagan Environment. Medieval Urban Cemeteries in Lithuania in the 13th and Early 15th Centuries

Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė) — 2024 — WHEA13A64192C

Archaeological evidence from Kernavė and Vilnius reveals that Christian burial practices, including inhumation, emerged in Lithuania's pagan cities before the official baptism of 1387. This challenges assumptions about the direct link between Christianity and the abandonment of cremation traditions. The study suggests that urban environments may have been key to the adoption of new funerary customs, raising questions about the identity of those buried according to Christian rites under pagan rule and the factors driving this transition.

Chronology and Characteristics of Inscribed Roof-Tiles Excavated from Dangseong Fortress in Hwaseong

Hwaseong Fortress — 2024 — WHE8DB5320A0C

Inscribed roof-tiles from Dangseong Fortress, part of Hwaseong, reveal significant insights into the chronology and functions of the fortress during the late Unified Silla to early Goryeo Dynasty. The study identified distinct production techniques—such as long striking plates and partial breaks—and categorized inscriptions by place, administrative names, zodiac signs, era names, functional names, and uninterpreted texts. These findings suggest that roof-tiles from the late 8th to 9th centuries were primarily associated with building functions or place names, while those from the 10th to 12th centuries reflected government offices and guest houses. The research also noted a shift in tile design, introducing square outlines in the 9th century alongside traditional long striking plates. This study provides a detailed timeline of Dangseong Fortress's evolution, highlighting its role as a center for cultural exchange and administration.

Chronology and evolution of the world's largest sand island: K'gari (Fraser Island), South East Queensland, Australia

K’gari (Fraser Island) — 2024 — WHE7D013FDCB3

K’gari (Fraser Island), Australia, the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exhibits dune formation patterns linked to glacial cycles over at least three million years. Optically-Stimulated Luminescence dating reveals that major dune units, such as Awinya (>340 ka) and Yankee Jack/Bowarrady (ca. 180 ka), formed during intermediate to high sea levels, with Holocene sequences emerging around 8.5 ka to <0.5 ka. This study demonstrates that storminess also influences dune dynamics at shorter timescales (decades to centuries). The island’s geomorphological significance stems from its long-term stability, shaped by antecedent topography and prolonged interglacial high sea stands, reinforcing its status as a unique example of coastal evolution.

Churches and Monasteries in Northern Transylvania in Planning Documents and in Tourism Development Projects Financed by European Funds

Wooden Churches of Maramureş — 2024 — WHEB6AB215380

Over 40 churches and monasteries in Northern Transylvania have been renovated, and more than 80 promoted through European-funded projects, integrating them into cultural or religious tourism routes. This study reveals that regional development strategies prioritize the preservation and promotion of these heritage sites, leveraging EU funds to enhance their tourism potential. The research analyzed county policies and projects financed by REGIO and INTERREG programs, highlighting the inclusion of Maramureș’s wooden churches and Satu Mare’s medieval churches in thematic routes. Additionally, Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan further emphasizes the creation of more cultural tourism routes, adding significant value to the region’s heritage-based tourism.

Citizen Participation in Traditional Algerian Societies: The Cases of New KSOUR of Mzab and the Village of Ait El Kaid

M'Zab Valley — 2024 — WHEEE5B8DD7FE

Traditional Algerian societies demonstrate sophisticated mechanisms of citizen participation that predate modern democratic paradigms. This study highlights the distinct participatory processes in two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the new ksour of M'Zab Valley, where 'twiza' governs communal building efforts, and Ait El Kaid village, where 'tajmaat' guides environmental protection initiatives. While both systems foster collective decision-making, they differ in structure and application, reflecting unique cultural adaptations. The research underscores the resilience of indigenous governance models in managing social and environmental challenges, offering insights for contemporary participatory frameworks.

City-scale analysis of PV potential and visibility in heritage environment using GIS and LiDAR

Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue — 2024 — WHE3C19559A49

A city-scale analysis reveals that Budapest, despite its dense urban environment and heritage protection constraints, holds significant potential for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) energy generation. The study, leveraging GIS and LiDAR data, estimated the PV capacity of nearly 190,000 buildings, considering factors like roof slope, orientation, and global irradiation. It introduced an open-access tool, the Budapest Solar Map, providing decision-makers with solar PV data. However, heritage protection regulations limiting visibility in this UNESCO World Heritage Site pose challenges to fully utilizing this potential.

Ciudades de frontera: transversalidad de los paisajes cultural y urbano entre San Cristóbal de La Laguna y Panamá

San Cristóbal de La Laguna — 2024 — WHED011FA1ABF

A comparative analysis of colonial urbanism in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Canary Islands) and Panamá reveals that the traditional view of Hispanic urban planning as a conscious, planned process is incomplete. The study challenges this assumption by examining both sites—closely spaced in time but differing significantly in context—and identifies key interpretative keys for understanding colonial urban phenomena within the broader Castilian Atlantic colonization. This approach sheds new light on how frontier dynamics shaped urban landscapes during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, integrating historical, archaeological, and cartographic evidence to redefine our understanding of territorial occupation in this pivotal period.

Clandestine Captivity, Testimony, and Construction of Truth in a Memory Site: Narrative Strategies and Memory Work at the ESMA Site Museum’s Permanent Exhibition (Buenos Aires)

ESMA Museum and Site of Memory – Former Clandestine Centre of Detention, Torture and Extermination — 2024 — WHEE729A5E838

A study of the ESMA Museum and Site of Memory in Buenos Aires reveals how narrative strategies and memory work shape public understanding of clandestine captivity, testimony, and truth construction. The research highlights the museum's permanent exhibition as a critical site for preserving and interpreting the experiences of victims during Argentina's last military dictatorship (1976–1983). By analyzing testimonial accounts, spatial design, and interpretive techniques, the study demonstrates how memory sites can both challenge official narratives and foster collective reflection. The approach combines qualitative analysis of museum exhibits with theoretical frameworks from memory studies and critical history, offering insights into the role of museums in constructing historical truth through storytelling.

Classicism Style in Mural Painting of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Churches

Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra — 2024 — WHE5F0650850C

A new study reveals the presence of classicism style in the mural paintings of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra churches, specifically in the side-altar of St. Apostle John the Theologian and the interior of the Church of Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, dating back to the 19th century. This discovery is based on a comprehensive analysis of historical records, archival descriptions, photos, and cartograms. The research identifies key stylistic features such as strict symmetry, calm rhythm, ordered structure, and emotional restraint, along with the use of elements like caissons, Corinthian order, rust, grisaille technique, illusory gilt frames, and monochrome ornaments. Additionally, the study proposes a working hypothesis attributing these murals to the artist Kornilii Voloshynov during 1837–1838, noting borrowings from the baroque decoration of the Dormition Cathedral.

Classification algorithm for land use in the giant panda habitat of Jiajinshan based on spatial case-based reasoning

Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries - Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains — 2024 — WHEE167B8762E

A novel spatial case-based reasoning (SCBR) algorithm achieved superior land use classification accuracy of 95% and a Kappa coefficient of 90% in the Jiajinshan giant panda habitat, outperforming machine learning models like SVM, U-Net, ViT, and Trans-Unet. The study demonstrated significant ecological improvements, particularly in forest protection and restoration, between 2018 and 2022 with consistent accuracy above 80%. Unlike traditional methods, SCBR requires minimal domain knowledge and avoids complex model training, offering a practical tool for monitoring and protecting panda habitats.

Climate Change Threats to UNESCO-Designated World Heritage Sites: Empirical Evidence from Konso Cultural Landscape, Ethiopia

Konso Cultural Landscape — 2024 — WHED833B90379

Climate change is significantly threatening the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Konso Cultural Landscape, Ethiopia, with rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns leading to severe environmental and societal impacts. Research using satellite-gauge-station data (1981–2020) and temperature records (1987–2020) revealed significant increases in heavy rainfall days, wet-day precipitation, and extreme heat events, exacerbating flooding, soil erosion, and biodiversity loss. These changes are disrupting traditional livelihoods, agricultural productivity, and cultural practices, posing risks to the site's integrity and the resilience of smallholder farmers. The study underscores the urgent need for localized climate adaptation strategies to protect this global cultural asset.

Climate-resource scenarios to inform climate change adaptation in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve: Summary of 2021 climate change scenario planning

Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek — 2024 — WHE9DEE39C7A6

A novel approach to climate change adaptation was developed through participatory scenario planning, which synthesized future climate projections into three distinct yet plausible climate summaries for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. This method identified priority resource management topics and their corresponding climate uncertainties, then used local climate data to create divergent climate futures that captured relevant uncertainty. The scenarios, informed by virtual workshops in 2021, provided actionable insights for the park's Resource Stewardship Strategy, demonstrating a scalable model for other large protected areas in Alaska and Northwest Canada.

Climatic & Anthropogenic Hazards to the Nasca World Heritage: Application of Remote Sensing, AI, and Flood Modelling

Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Palpa — 2024 — WHE8210E7A470

A pressing threat to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nasca, Peru, has been identified through advanced remote sensing and AI-driven flood modeling. The study reveals that increasing weather extremes, particularly flash floods, are accelerating erosion of the iconic geoglyphs, including the 'lizard,' 'tree,' and 'hand' figures, some of which are already intersected by the Pan-American Highway. By analyzing sub-meter scale LiDAR-derived digital elevation data, researchers have pinpointed vulnerable areas at risk of further damage. The findings underscore the urgent need for mitigation strategies to protect these ancient artifacts from both climatic and anthropogenic hazards.