Combining Statistical Tools and Ecological Assessments in the Study of Biodeterioration Patterns of Stone Temples in Angkor (Cambodia)

Biodeterioration is a major problem for the conservation of cultural heritage materials. We provide a new and original approach to analyzing changes in patterns of colonization (Biodeterioration patterns, BPs) by biological agents responsible for the deterioration of outdoor stone materials. Here we...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2016-09, Vol.6 (1), p.32601-32601, Article 32601
Main Authors: Caneva, G., Bartoli, F., Savo, V., Futagami, Y., Strona, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biodeterioration
Colonization
Conservation
Cultural heritage
Environmental conditions
Humanities and Social Sciences
multidisciplinary
Science
Statistical analysis
Statistics
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Summary:Biodeterioration is a major problem for the conservation of cultural heritage materials. We provide a new and original approach to analyzing changes in patterns of colonization (Biodeterioration patterns, BPs) by biological agents responsible for the deterioration of outdoor stone materials. Here we analyzed BPs of four Khmer temples in Angkor (Cambodia) exposed to variable environmental conditions, using qualitative ecological assessments and statistical approaches. The statistical analyses supported the findings obtained with the qualitative approach. Both approaches provided additional information not otherwise available using one single method. Our results indicate that studies on biodeterioration can benefit from integrating diverse methods so that conservation efforts might become more precise and effective.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/srep32601