The Maltese islands are rich in late Roman and Byzantine catacombs dating back to the
third century AD These include pagan, Christian and Jewish burial sites, often decorated by …

The Maltese islands are rich in hypogean archaeological sites dating back to 3600 BC, as
well as late Roman and Byzantine catacombs dating back to the third century AD Even …

In the last decades, damages on building materials and mural paintings were observed in
Roman catacombs. The damages were due to extensive formation of biofilms induced by …

The economic and archaeological value of Roman Catacombs is worldwide recognized. But
as many other underground sites open to the public they are subjected to biological attack …

The aim of this work is the material characterization of wall paintings and biodegradation
assessment, including the analysis of microbial growth and the effect of microbial …

This paper uses molecular techniques to describe the microstructure and microbiological
communities of sixteenth century artwork and their relationships. The microbiological …

The “University of Coimbra-Alta and Sofia” area was awarded the UNESCO World Heritage
Site distinction in 2013. The Old Cathedral of Coimbra, a 12th-century limestone monument …

The Campania region in southern Italy is noted for its large number of churches that harbour
invaluable frescoes, dated from the beginnings of the 4th up to the 13th century. The wall …

It is important to characterize the microorganisms involved in biodeterioration processes to
understand their effects on cultural assets and to define an efficient strategy for protecting …

Easel paintings have been considered one of the most important art expressions,
constituting today outstanding works of art with important historic and cultural value …