Journal
JOURNAL OF MAPS
Volume 12, Issue -, Pages 178-189Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2016.1187977
Keywords
Urban landscape; geomorphological mapping; man-made landforms; multitemporal analysis; Rome
Categories
Funding
- Italian Ministry of Instruction, University and Research (MIUR), PRIN
- RFI (Rete Ferroviaria Italiana) S.p.A.
Ask authors/readers for more resources
The results of a long-lasting geomorphological survey carried out in Rome are summarized. A method aimed at integrating survey data, historical maps, aerial photographs and archaeological and geomorphological literature produced a geomorphological map of the present-day historical centre. The geomorphology of Rome is related to the paleogeographical conditions prior to the founding of the City; they allow us to recognize the stages of landscape evolution of the ancient Caput Mundi (Capital of the World). The study area has been affected by continuous man-made changes to the drainage network and to the topographic surface over the last 3000 years. It has forced the authors to develop innovative solutions to undertake effective analysis of the urban environment and the legend of the geomorphological map in this peculiar context. The resulting map is useful for urban planning and archaeological research.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available