Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries)
The promotion of geological heritage can significantly contribute to geoeducation. As geosites are areas that can be visited by everyone and not just experts on the field, a good comprehension of the processes under which they were formed can improve their understanding of the Earth in general. In t...
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| description | The promotion of geological heritage can significantly contribute to geoeducation. As geosites are areas that can be visited by everyone and not just experts on the field, a good comprehension of the processes under which they were formed can improve their understanding of the Earth in general. In this work, we have selected two Greek regions, namely Samaria Gorge (Crete) and Mount Pentelicus (Attica), and their sites of geological interest were mapped. Subsequently, some georoutes are proposed, covering both these sites and other locations of cultural, historical, archaeological, and/or religious interest. Through a detailed description of each site and its georoutes, we intend to promote the two areas’ geological heritage on the one hand, and contribute to the development of geoeducation on the other hand. For this purpose, we have also created an online story map and a Virtual Reality (VR) application for each one of them, both addressed to the general public. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-320ff60c00e548f19cd4b33f705e02f22025-08-20T02:44:53ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082025-01-01824210.3390/heritage8020042Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries)Evangelos Spyrou0Michalis Fitros1Giannis Saitis2Niki Evelpidou3Konstantinos Laskaridis4Thomas Fotiadis5Vasilis Skliros6George Angelos Papadopoulos7Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; 15784 Athens, GreeceHellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration, Spyrou Loui 1, Olympic Village, 13677 Acharnes, GreeceDepartment of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; 15784 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; 15784 Athens, GreeceHellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration, Spyrou Loui 1, Olympic Village, 13677 Acharnes, GreeceDepartment of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, University Avenue 1, 20537 Nicosia, CyprusHellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration, Spyrou Loui 1, Olympic Village, 13677 Acharnes, GreeceDepartment of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, University Avenue 1, 20537 Nicosia, CyprusThe promotion of geological heritage can significantly contribute to geoeducation. As geosites are areas that can be visited by everyone and not just experts on the field, a good comprehension of the processes under which they were formed can improve their understanding of the Earth in general. In this work, we have selected two Greek regions, namely Samaria Gorge (Crete) and Mount Pentelicus (Attica), and their sites of geological interest were mapped. Subsequently, some georoutes are proposed, covering both these sites and other locations of cultural, historical, archaeological, and/or religious interest. Through a detailed description of each site and its georoutes, we intend to promote the two areas’ geological heritage on the one hand, and contribute to the development of geoeducation on the other hand. For this purpose, we have also created an online story map and a Virtual Reality (VR) application for each one of them, both addressed to the general public.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/2/42geosite selectiongeosite assessmentgeoroutesgeoeducationgeo-conservation |
| spellingShingle | Evangelos Spyrou Michalis Fitros Giannis Saitis Niki Evelpidou Konstantinos Laskaridis Thomas Fotiadis Vasilis Skliros George Angelos Papadopoulos Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries) Heritage geosite selection geosite assessment georoutes geoeducation geo-conservation |
| title | Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries) |
| title_full | Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries) |
| title_fullStr | Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries) |
| title_short | Contribution of Geological Heritage to Geoeducation: A Case Study from Samaria Gorge and Mount Pentelicus (Marble Quarries) |
| title_sort | contribution of geological heritage to geoeducation a case study from samaria gorge and mount pentelicus marble quarries |
| topic | geosite selection geosite assessment georoutes geoeducation geo-conservation |
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