ABSTRACT
Through the analysed surveys and case studies, four approaches emerged as best practices for the preservation of earthen heritage:
− ‘Education, awareness and research’, which also integrates publications and dissemination, inventories and terminologies;
− ‘Anthropological conservation’ covering anthropological approach, craftsmanship, cultural and social aspects, empirical approach, know-how and intangible knowledge and tradition;
− ‘Scientific conservation’ including consolidants, diagnosis, intervention, physical condition and treatments;
− ‘Preventive conservation’ which deals with maintenance, monitoring and follow-up, continuous management and preventive approach.
