This paper presents a case study centered on the virtual restitution and virtual life simulation of a highly complex and endangered heritage edifice: the church of Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul, Turkey (added in 1996 in the annual list of endangered monuments by the World Monuments Watch). The goal of this article is to describe the techniques used in order to achieve a photo-realistic simulation o...

Athens, the capital of Greece, is notable for its distinctive environment. Numerous archaeological and historical monuments contribute to city’s cultural wealth. These should include geological monuments, which are part Athens’ natural heritage. The Acropolis Athens one world’s most recognizable admired renowned archaeological, historical, touristic significance. Rock also a spectacular heritag...

Title of dissertation: MONUMENTS AS A NATIONAL PRACTICE: THE DILEMMAS OF LIBERAL NATIONALISM Avital Shein, Doctor of Philosophy, 2007 Dissertation directed by: Professor Ronald Terchek Department of Government and Politics Professor Vladimir Tismaneanu Department of Government and Politics At first glance, the very idea of liberal nationalism appears to be an oxymoron. It is dedicated to univer...

Background: Humans beings are continuously exposed to ionizing radiation from natural sources. The main contributors to natural radiation are high-energy cosmic radiation and radioactive nuclides that originates in the earth’s crust. Exposure to high levels of radiation can cause serious health effects. In this study an attempt has been made to monitor the levels of environmental back...

according to the non-physical aspects of conservation in the world today and intangible effects were considered serious. conservation process, but help to understand the purpose and effect of not reading, but perception is a matter of epistemological roots in philosophy and  in modern philosophy the process of understanding a monument-art conservation in connection with the audience is importan...