Evoluția stării de conservare a unui sit arheologic. Studiu de caz: ansamblul de clădiri și amenajări romane Domus Thermae
The Evolution of the State of Conservation of an Archaeological Site. Case Study: Domus Thermae Complex of Roman Buildings and Establishments

Summary/Abstract: The exposure of a monument in the natural environment favours the appearance of degradation on the entire stone surface or (where appropriate) masonry surface, which is specific to artefacts, artistic components and architectural monuments that are not protected against climatic factors and with support untreated this triggers imminent degradations.It is normal that, after the stone blocks have been laid (by chipping and grinding), the rock undergoes an irreversible process of transformation, at variable speeds , depending on the material of the monument, and the same applies to ceramic materials, mortars and other irregular masonry. The most important cause of deterioration of masonry and lithic components in this case is exposure to the environment and direct contact with climatic factors which become harmful especially in the case of weathering.In the case of archaeological sites, their discovery and failure to treat them immediately can lead to a radical deterioration in their state of conservation in an extremely short time. The present study draws the attention of specialists to the need to preserve an archaeological site immediately after its discovery, and to the potential of an archaeological site related to the creation of a visitable archaeological park.

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