Air pollution and the deterioration of historic monuments
Lorusso, S.; Marabelli, M.; Troili, M.
Journal of Environmental Pathology Toxicology and Oncology Official Organ of the International Society for Environmental Toxicology and Cancer 16(2-3): 171-173
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0731-8898 PMID: 9275998 Document Number: 476367
The results of air pollution surveys conducted at two sites in the historic center of Rome and at two sites in Latium are summarized and illustrated. The objective of our study is to identify a link between the analytical data and brightness measurements of outdoor stone monuments in the selected areas. The analytical data coincide well with the characteristics of the sites with heavy traffic (Rome and Villa d'Este in Tivoli) when compared with the "zero level exposure' of the Villa Adriana.