International Conference on

Coastal Ecosystem and Management

Scientific Program

Giovanna Bucci

Giovanna Bucci

University of Padova, Italy

Title: Coastal archaeology workshop

Biography:

Giovanna Bucci, PhD Archaeologist, Adjunct Professor of Christian Archaeology and Responsible of Underwater Archaeology Laboratory at Cultural Heritage Department, University of Padova, Italy. National Coordinator of Scientific Research and Underwater Archaeology at Federation ITA F07 A.CDCI. CMAS Diving Center Italia, Bologna - Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques. Member of UNESCO Roster of Experts active in protecting Syrian cultural heritage, within the framework of the Emergency Safeguarding of the Syrian Cultural Heritage. 146 archaeological fields (on land and underwater); author of 74 scientific publications. Research key words: Archaeology, underwater cultural heritage, surveillance archaeology, Mediterranean Sea, Late roman Architecture, Syria, mosaics. 

Abstract

Coastal ecosystem includes also archaeological sites: settlements, houses, ports, sanctuaries as well as wrecks. Artificial elements that has modified landscape and waterscape. The interdisciplinary platform created for Coastal Zone Conference is a great chance to create a workshop to discuss actual approach to coastal zone archaeological research.  
Topics:
1. Coastal archaeological sites: environment, history, settlements and findings 2. Shallow water coastal archaeological surveys and near shore wrecks 3. Methodology of the research (direct surveys, remote sensing, etc.) 
4. Conservation of the coastal archaeological sites 
5. Archaeological tourism, coastal and underwater itineraries

 

  • Coastal Ecology
  • Coastal Zone Management
  • Mangrove Ecosystem
  • Coastal Resources
  • Coastal Processes
  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Nearshore and Surf Zone Processes
  • Ocean, Fisheries and Coastal Economics
  • Coast and Shore Protection
  • Underwater/Marine Life
  • Coastal Archaeology