Diagnostica e monitoraggio per la conservazione del patrimonio archeologico esposto ai rischi naturali. Il caso studio del Parco archeologico di Selinunte

This contribution aims to retrace the diagnostic investigation methodologies employed within the broader framework of documentation and monitoring of the archaeological Parco archeologico di Selinunte in Sicily. The research is conducted as part of the CHANGES project, funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), where the complex challenges of conservation are addressed from the increasingly necessary perspective of adopting sustainable materials and solutions, in line with the guidelines outlined in the Green Deal and the EU 2030 Agenda. In this context, deepening our understanding of the impact of climate change on cultural heritage proves to be essential. The assessment of the vulnerability and risks to which cultural heritage is exposed – together with the study of the materials it is composed of and the forms of degradation related to environmental specificities, landscape characteristics, and anthropogenic impact – represents a crucial aspect for developing effective protection, monitoring, and damage prevention strategies. Within this framework, diagnostic investigations play a fundamental role in monitoring the state of preservation, identifying deterioration processes, and implementing preventive and management strategies for the protection of heritage exposed to natural risks.