Heritage Stone: A Global Initiative

 Stone is the oldest natural resource used by humanity, and it remains a vital part of our civilization. We still live in the stone age, whatever we may think. From the primitive carvings found at Paleolithic and Neolithic sites, to the exquisite carvings of renaissance Italy, we have used stone to represent our lives and environment, and to shape the Earth. A recent IUGS initiative seeks to define 'heritage stones' that have exceptional significance to human culture and innovation.

The Heritage Stones series in Geoscience Canada seeks to highlight these important resources and characterize them. It seeks to understand their origins and scientific significance, and to advocate for their preservation and recognition. Our definitions are broad - and international in their scope. There is a transition zone where scientific description meets architecture and art, and both meet history, and this is what we seek to explore.

Series Editor and Contact Information

  • Lola Pereira, Departmento de Geologia,
    Universidad de Salamanca, 37008 Salamanca, Spain.
    Tel:
  • Email: mdp@usal.es
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