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Natural stone is considered to be a versatile, durable and aesthetically pleasing building material. From the beginning of civilization, important structures an

One distinct feature of human society since the dawn of civilization is the systematic use of inorganic building materials, such as natural stone, unburnt and b

This book is made up of contributions dealing with heritage stones from different countries around the world. The stones are described, as well as their use in

There is considerable academic and practical interest in stone and stone buildings, as exemplified by the wide range of high-quality and innovative work being c

This Special Publication is dedicated to heritage stone: those natural stones that have special significance in human culture. Some stones that have had importa