Gestione del patrimonio archeologico nella Terra dell’incenso: il Parco Archeologico di Al Baleed (Salalah, Sultanato dell’Oman) come modello di valorizzazione sostenibile / Managing Archaeological Heritage in the Land of Frankincense: The Al Baleed Archaeological Park as a Model for Sustainable Valorisation

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2026-06-29 — Aggiornato il 2026-06-29

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https://doi.org/10.13138/2039-2362/4300

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  • Alexia Pavan Università di Napoli L'Orientale

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L’articolo presenta il caso studio del Parco Archeologico di Al Baleed (Al Baleed Archaeological Park, Salalah, Sultanato dell’Oman) come modello di gestione sostenibile e valorizzazione del patrimonio archeologico nell’ambito dei siti UNESCO del Land of Frankincense. Obiettivo del lavoro è illustrare un approccio integrato che combina ricerca archeologica, conservazione, valorizzazione ambientale e coinvolgimento della comunità locale. La metodologia si basa sull’interazione tra scavo stratigrafico, rilievo digitale, modellazione 3D e strategie di comunicazione innovative, incluse applicazioni di realtà aumentata per la fruizione del sito. I risultati evidenziano l’efficacia di un modello che unisce documentazione scientifica e accessibilità pubblica, promuovendo la partecipazione della comunità e lo sviluppo sostenibile del territorio, in un equilibrio virtuoso tra tutela, conoscenza e uso sociale del patrimonio.

The paper presents the case study of the Al Baleed Archaeological Park (Salalah, Sultanate of Oman) as a model for the sustainable management and valorisation of archaeological heritage within the UNESCO property Land of Frankincense. The aim is to illustrate a holistic approach combining archaeological research, conservation, environmental enhancement, and community engagement. The methodology relies on the interaction between stratigraphic excavation, digital recording, 3D modelling, and innovative communication strategies, including the use of augmented reality for on-site interpretation. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of a model that merges scientific documentation with public accessibility, fostering community participation and sustainable territorial development through a balanced integration of preservation, knowledge, and social use of heritage.

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Pavan, A. (2026). Gestione del patrimonio archeologico nella Terra dell’incenso: il Parco Archeologico di Al Baleed (Salalah, Sultanato dell’Oman) come modello di valorizzazione sostenibile / Managing Archaeological Heritage in the Land of Frankincense: The Al Baleed Archaeological Park as a Model for Sustainable Valorisation. Il Capitale Culturale. Studies on the Value of Cultural Heritage, (33), 15–39. https://doi.org/10.13138/2039-2362/4300

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