Archaeoseismology in a Mediterranean City
Siena and the PROTECT Project
By (author) Andrea Arrighetti
Paperback (Published)
(June 2025)
ISBN: 9781805830580
7.99 x 10.91 inches
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This book, through the European PROTECT project, explores how archeoseismology applied to architecture can impact seismic risk management. Focusing on Siena’s historic centre, it presents new methodologies and findings, offering multidisciplinary insights into its urban and social context and its relationship with earthquakes.
Seismic risk is a global challenge that spans multiple disciplines. Archaeology plays a crucial role, offering significant value in preserving and understanding Cultural Heritage. This book, through the European PROTECT project, explores how archeoseismology applied to architecture can make a meaningful impact. Focusing on the historic center of Siena, it presents new methodologies and innovative findings, offering a multidisciplinary approach that uncovers fresh perspectives on a complex urban and social context, as well as its relationship with both medieval and modern earthquakes.
Chapter I - The PROTECT project: archaeoseismology applied to urban areas
Chapter II - The city of Siena: the context of investigation and research strategy
Introduction to the study context
A seismic history of the city of Siena
Chapter III - Methodologies of analysis
Analysis of historical and seismological sources
Archeological surveys of built structures
Digital surveys
Archeosismological analysis of built features
Chapter IV - Application to study context
Analysis at the macro scale: Terzi and Popoli
Medium-scale analysis: street fronts and building aggregates
Micro-scale analysis: architectural complexes
Chapter V - First steps towards an operational protocol for historic city centres
The analysis protocol
Validation of the method: Siena and the 2023 earthquake
Chapter VI - Conclusions and prospects for research
References
Bibliography,
Chapter I - The PROTECT project: archaeoseismology applied to urban areas
Chapter II - The city of Siena: the context of investigation and research strategy
Introduction to the study context
A seismic history of the city of Siena
Chapter III - Methodologies of analysis
Analysis of historical and seismological sources
Archeological surveys of built structures
Digital surveys
Archeosismological analysis of built features
Chapter IV - Application to study context
Analysis at the macro scale: Terzi and Popoli
Medium-scale analysis: street fronts and building aggregates
Micro-scale analysis: architectural complexes
Chapter V - First steps towards an operational protocol for historic city centres
The analysis protocol
Validation of the method: Siena and the 2023 earthquake
Chapter VI - Conclusions and prospects for research
References
Bibliography
Andrea Arrighetti, Ph.D. in Medieval Archaeology, is a researcher at the University of Siena and a contract professor in Post-Classical Archaeology at the University of Pavia. He is also a correspondent ?tranger at the Unit? Mixte de Recherche AOROC of the ?cole Normale Sup?rieure – Universit? PSL in Paris where he previously worked as a researcher following the award of a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship. Specializing in the Archaeology of Architecture, Archaeoseismology, and three-dimensional surveying systems, he has led European and international research projects focusing on knowledge, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage. He is a member of several editorial and scientific committees, and he has authored over 100 scientific publications. In addition to his research, he has taught at universities and doctoral programs in Italy, Spain, Austria and France, and regularly participates in international conferences on Medieval Archaeology and the application of new technologies to cultural heritage.
- By (author) Andrea Arrighetti
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