Conservation problems in the Vatican Necropolis, European Journal of Science and Theology
Author(s)
Date Issued
2018
Type
article
Volume
14
Issue
2
Start Page
131
End Page
140
Abstract
The Vatican Necropolis represents one of the most surprising sites during a visit to the monumental complex of Saint Peter’s Basilica. This case study is an important example of conservative challenges in hypogeum environment where a lot of degradation phenomena affect materials and structures. For this reason, various professionals were called to intervene and to work in a spirit of positive and reciprocal collaboration for guaranteeing the preservation and fruition of both religious and archaeological areas on short and long term without causing further damages. It was possible to begin the delicate restoration according to a plan that, for the first time, considered the necropolis in its entirety. Each individual solution adopted for the rehabilitation of the necropolis was carefully evaluated on the basis of the needs expressed by different specialists, placing every intervention organically within the master plan
Project(s)
Microclimate in cultural heritage