The fascination with the past remains began already many centuries ago, and became an intrinsic characteristic of Western peoples, and it was under this framework that Archaeology arose as a science, based on the need for the study and preservation of the traces found. Portugal was no exception, and along with the consolidation and evolution of Archaeology as a scienti c and professional area, concerns associat...
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park embodies a singular instance of prehistoric art from across the globe. The park's status as a World Heritage Site introduces a central conservation challenge. The outlining of a conservation plan must consider a few relevant variables as the exposure to meteoric elements, the impact of human activity on the land, and tourism. These factors must be considered in the context of ...