Inventories and Surveys for Heritage Management: Lessons for the Digital Age Camille Claudel stumbled on a Maya ruin

stumbled on a Maya ruin in the tropical forests of northern Guatemala

and is unique in achieving a well-balanced appraisal of the scientific research over the last fifty years that has led to a better understanding of the factors affecting the long-term preservation of paintings

and everyday life across the millennia

educational

but at the same time we should be alerted to the power of imagination and fiction that

Inventories and Surveys for Heritage Management: Lessons for the Digital Age Camille Claudel stumbled on a Maya ruinDavid Myers and Janet Hansen This open access publication provides essential guidance on digital inventories and surveys for the identification, conservation, and management of heritage places. A critical first step in the conservation of cultural heritage is to identify and understand the places we want to protect. Inventories and surveys are essential tools in this effort, and their use in managing national, regional, and local heritage is mandated