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The powerful wall behind the remains of the Trajan's Forum in Rome was designed to protect the area of the monuments of ancient Rome from the frequent fires that spread in the city and which, in 64 AD. they destroyed large parts of the city. The history of buildings and cities has been marked by fires for centuries and thousands of years. Current safety standards are significantly higher than previous ones, but their application is all incompatible with the protection of historic buildings.

Fire Safety Engineering and Cultural Heritage Buildings

Webmaster August 20, 2020 0

Updated January 2026 Introduction One of the most powerful tools that fire protection professionals have at their disposal to reflect...

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Protecting Monuments: ICOMOS Charter and Fire Safety Principles

Scientific Department February 2, 2019 0

Updated February 2026 The training and education of professionals involved in safety assessment of historic buildings remains an area requiring...

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Cybercrime & Historic Sites — the April 2026 San Marco Anti‑Flood System Incident

Scientific Department May 13, 2026

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Why Cultural Heritage Safety Engineering Still Struggles to Be Recognised

Scientific Department May 11, 2026

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Temporary use and events in heritage buildings: hidden fire risks before, during, and after opening

Scientific Department May 4, 2026

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BIM/GIS Fire-Risk Models for Heritage: Why Interoperability Is Still the Core Problem

Scientific Department April 27, 2026

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When Fire Strikes the Memory of Lesser-known Communities

Scientific Department April 26, 2026