Buildings that ‘Speak’: Ichnological Geoheritage in 1930s Buildings in Piazza della Vittoria (Genova, Italy)

Baucon, Andrea; Piazza, Michele; Cabella, Roberto; Bonci, Maria Cristina; Capponi, Leda; Carvalho, Carlos Neto de; Briguglio, Antonino

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“…Since human prehistory, there has been a relationship between human activities and the discovery of fossils, usually involving residence construction or mineral extraction (Baucon et al 2020;Fernandes 2005;Francischini et al 2020;Zoboli et al 2021). In contrast to archaeology, whose records are contained only in superficial layers, in palaeontology, cases in which the excavation of large volumes of rocks is essential to expose surfaces with fossiliferous content, where the fossils exhibit good preservation conditions, are common.…”

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Are Fossils Mineral or Cultural Heritage? The Perspective of Brazilian Legislation

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Fossils have great potential for elucidating and popularizing geosciences among all age groups. Brazil, due to its continental dimension and wide geodiversity, has many internationally important fossiliferous sites, which include rocks from the Pre-Cambrian to the Quaternary eras. Thus, in this study, we analyse the legislation and public policies related to the extraction, use, or protection of fossils and palaeontological sites in Brazil. This research examines the legal and infra-legal normative documents and numerous publications on the subject. Our results show that fossils are considered a heritage of the union, i.e. mineral heritage according to the mining code or, exceptionally, cultural heritage when they are related to human culture. Although the sale of fossils as a main product of mineral extraction is not regulated, it is possible and legal to sell material extracted from rocks formed basically by fossils. Hence, it is common to observe the use of such fossiliferous rocks as landfill, construction and paving materials, agricultural inputs, or other types of industrialized products. Mining and civil works, by exposing layers of fresh or slightly weathered rocks and expanding available observation areas, contribute to the advancement of palaeontological knowledge. Accordingly, we evaluate the absence of clear criteria for differentiating whether a fossil is a rare specimen or a common occurrence, entailing the necessity for the proposal of new norms for the preservation of Brazilian fossil heritage. Our study demonstrates that a new legal framework concerning the extraction of mineral resources is crucial to ensure a better preservation of Brazilian fossil heritage and to provide legal certainty for both professionals who research these natural assets and mining companies or those who develop construction projects in sedimentary basins.

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“…Several studies had shown that the proximity to other touristic attraction represents an important added value for the valorization of rural areas and can be an efficient driver driving force for geoheritage tourism, e.g., [29,67,68]. In order to create synergetic and innovative actions to attract visitors with different interests and to promote public knowledge about geology [69,70], it would be necessary to develop an effective geotourism management plan and a broader outreach strategy involving not only the geopark municipalities but also the regional authorities and business companies.…”

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Geosite Assessment in the Beigua UNESCO Global Geopark (Liguria, Italy): A Case Study in Linking Geoheritage with Education, Tourism, and Community Involvement

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The inventory and the assessment of geosites plays a very important role in highlighting scientific, geotouristic, and geoeducational potential, as well as the ability to identify any criticalities and vulnerabilities of the geological heritage of a territory. Within a geopark, these assessment activities are also crucial for developing land management strategies and policies that not only meet the need to protect geological and natural heritage, but also to promote sustainable economic development of the area and local communities. The Beigua UNESCO Global Geopark (Liguria, Italy) includes fifty-four sites known for their significant geological values. In this work, we have combined a study aimed at the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of 10 of the 54 sites with the results of an analysis of the educational, touristic, and land management activities that have been developed on these sites from 2011 to 2021. The quantitative assessment of the ten selected sites reveals their high scientific value and considerable touristic and/or educational potential. Thus, they represent not only scientific geological heritage to be preserved but also a significant tourism resource for the geopark territory. This is confirmed by the great success of geotouristic and geoeducational initiatives developed in the park over the last ten years, and by the growing involvement of the local communities, institutions, entrepreneurial activities, as well as environmental, sports, and cultural associations. These results highlight some important aspects for the management of geological heritage and associated values within a geopark.

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“…Baucon et al [11] examined ichnofabrics (sediments altered by organisms) in Piazza della Vittoria building stones in Genova, Italy. Builders used these stones containing ichnofabrics as part of building designs.…”

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“…Builders used these stones containing ichnofabrics as part of building designs. Baucon et al's [11] research results revealed not only the scientific value of studying building stones but also the stories they can tell to the public about the Earth's geological history.…”

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Collecting Rocks on the Frontier: Investigating the Geodiversity Significance of Historical Building Stones and Rock Collecting at the Maxey Homestead, Northwest Texas, USA

2023

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The geoheritage importance of the stones used in the construction of buildings in urban landscapes has been documented by several scholars around the world. Building stones can provide an ex situ cross-section of a region’s geodiversity and illuminate its cultural significance. Research at the historic Maxey Homestead (1902–1907), located along the eastern escarpment of the Southern High Plains near Post, Texas, has uncovered a rock collection gathered from local sources. In addition, rocks from the eastern escarpment were used to construct and decorate a house in 1938 (~9 km to the north) after the Maxeys moved from their original homestead. A combination of GIS and 3D mapping using an unmanned aerial vehicle were used to assess and analyze the geodiversity significance of the rock collection and rock-decorated house. Rock collecting and the use of local stones in building construction provide insights into the geodiversity of the Southern High Plains’ eastern escarpment and the historical geoheritage of northwest Texas in the early 20th century. The results of this study also demonstrate the importance of examining non-urban and historical landscapes for elucidating the significance of geodiversity to past peoples.

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Buildings that ‘Speak’: Ichnological Geoheritage in 1930s Buildings in Piazza della Vittoria (Genova, Italy)

Cited by 11 publications

References 54 publications

Are Fossils Mineral or Cultural Heritage? The Perspective of Brazilian Legislation

Are Fossils Mineral or Cultural Heritage? The Perspective of Brazilian Legislation

Geosite Assessment in the Beigua UNESCO Global Geopark (Liguria, Italy): A Case Study in Linking Geoheritage with Education, Tourism, and Community Involvement

Collecting Rocks on the Frontier: Investigating the Geodiversity Significance of Historical Building Stones and Rock Collecting at the Maxey Homestead, Northwest Texas, USA

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