Oliva Menozzi
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About
Oliva Menozzi is a pioneering archaeologist whose work bridges the ancient world and cutting-edge technology. Her research centers on the application of remote sensing and portable scientific instruments for the in situ analysis and preservation of cultural heritage, with a particular focus on Mediterranean necropoleis. Menozzi’s major contributions include the development of an ultra-miniaturised XRD/XRF instrument, designed for the mineralogical and chemical analysis of planetary soils and rocks, which she has also demonstrated has profound implications for archaeometry—enabling non-destructive, on-site material analysis. Her most cited work, with 12 citations, details this innovative tool. She is equally renowned for her extensive studies of the Cyrene necropolis in Libya, one of the largest and most spectacular in the Mediterranean. Her 2016 paper, with 11 citations, highlights the critical use of remote sensing to monitor and protect this vast, rock-cut architectural patrimony from looting and decay. Through her integration of geophysics, satellite imagery, and portable instrumentation, Menozzi is redefining how fragile archaeological landscapes are documented and safeguarded for future generations.
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