%0 Book Section
%T The hidden heritage: archaeology, geophysics and GIS at the service of heritage education in the classrooms
publisher Springer Nature Switzerland
%D 2025
%U 978-30-319-6371-1
%U 978-30-319-6372-8
%@ https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/125928
%X Heritage is not always visible, particularly in archaeology, where much of it lies hidden underground. Often, archaeological remains are discovered accidentally and destructively, with governments sometimes overseeing their documentation. However, land surveying is crucial for proper documentation and interpretation. Using non-invasive or non-destructive techniques, as recommended by UNESCO, archaeologists can document hidden heritage. Geophysical surveys like ground-penetrating radar (GPR), alongside remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), allow us to reveal entire buried cities, pipelines, defensive systems, and burial sites. Specialists and educators must document and share this historical heritage to ensure society values and preserve it. Teachers play a vital role in Heritage Education. Natural heritage, such as mines, and cultural heritage, like archaeological sites, can be used as educational resources in classrooms to teach History, Art History, and Geography. Incorporating archaeology encourages students to develop critical and reflective thinking. Current educational legislation and curriculum in Spain promote ICT tools, making GIS an ideal way to present hidden heritage through surveys and spatial analysis. By engaging students in archaeological research processes, they can explore new sites, solve historical questions, and develop teamwork and respect for heritage conservation.
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