Andrea Bruno e l’Afghanistan: memoria, restauro e paesaggi culturali tra XX e XXI secolo | Andrea Bruno in Afghanistan. Memory, Restoration, and Cultural Landscape between 20th and 21st Century

Andrea Bruno's conservation work in Afghanistan, spanning from 1960 to 2016, offers a groundbreaking model for heritage preservation in crisis contexts. His methodology evolved from preventive documentation to an ethical approach that prioritizes adaptability and recognizability of interventions while maintaining attention to local building techniques. This integrated strategy combines preservation, reuse, and cultural narrative, as demonstrated through case studies including the Minaret of Jam, the Buddhas of Bamiyan, the Mausoleum of Abdur Razzaq, and the Citadel of Herat. Bruno's approach serves as a critical laboratory for rethinking conservation practices in unstable environments, blending technical expertise with a deep respect for cultural landscapes.

Danesi, G., & Di Resta, S. (2025). Andrea Bruno e l’Afghanistan: memoria, restauro e paesaggi culturali tra XX e XXI secolo | Andrea Bruno in Afghanistan. Memory, Restoration, and Cultural Landscape between 20th and 21st Century. Restauro Archeologico, 33(2), 20–43. https://doi.org/10.36253/rar-18011