Sharing and Discussion of Experiences and Approaches to Interpretation, Conservation and Management of Archaeological and Architectural Heritage

This Special Issue of Heritage collects some of the contributions presented at the 6th YOCOCU (Youth in Conservation and Cultural Heritage Conference "Dialogues in Cultural Heritage", held in Matera 22-26 May, 2018. The Conference was aimed at the interpretation, conservation and management of archaeological and architectural heritage, including risk assessment and monitoring. YOCOCU's scientific community represents a forum where to exchange different methodological approaches and best practices for a sustainable preservation of Cultural Heritage all around the world. The comparison and exchange of heritage science approaches and good practices for knowledge improvement, restoration and fruition of archaeological sites and of architectural heritage is a duty and an opportunity to foster a shared awareness of the importance to defend and manage our common heritage using an integrated approach, beyond national policies and cultural diversities, religions, conflicts.