Cultural Resource Management

World-leading Cultural Resource And Heritage Management Services

Chronicle Heritage brings together world-leading heritage experts with sophisticated project management to deliver efficient, high-quality cultural resource management. At Chronicle, we bridge the gap between academic rigor and commercial efficiency. By combining world-renowned heritage expertise with advanced project management, we deliver high-quality cultural resource management that goes beyond compliance. As the largest firm in our field, we ensure that projects meet stringent cultural preservation standards while staying on schedule and within budget. Our mission is to support modern development while preserving the cultural legacy of communities around the world.

Timely, Effective Assistance Across the Globe

Our cultural, historic, and heritage resource management services are designed to preserve and enhance heritage assets. We help you navigate cultural regulations while ensuring your project respects and celebrates the rich history it touches, meeting deadlines with efficiency and integrity.
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Archaeology

Terrestrial & Maritime Archaeology

Our highly qualified team of archaeologists employ advanced techniques and industry-leading technology to survey, document, and study terrestrial and maritime archaeological sites. This comprehensive approach provides our clients with unparalleled insights into heritage assets, adding significant historical value to projects and promoting cultural tourism by showcasing the rich heritage associated with these sites.

Archaeological Monitoring (Watching Brief)

With extensive commercial experience our highly qualified staff provide comprehensive archaeological monitoring that ensures that development projects across industries, comply with heritage preservation standards, minimizing impact on cultural resources and ensuring responsible development with the aim of mitigating risk and keeping the project on track.

Archaeological Excavation

Drawing from extensive commercial experience, our expert staff offers thorough archaeological monitoring services. This ensures that development projects across various industries adhere to heritage preservation standards, minimizing impact on cultural resources. Our approach fosters responsible development, mitigating risks and maintaining project continuity seamlessly.

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Heritage Consultancy

Chronicle Heritage specializes in providing expert consultancy and tailored solutions for heritage management that enables our clients to benefit from our leading methodologies in:

Preservation Planning

Chronicle Heritage provides strategic preservation planning to support, protect, and enhance heritage sites. Our approach seamlessly integrates the contemporary needs of our clients while promoting sustainable development.

Spatial Planning

By integrating heritage considerations with advanced GIS technology, spatial analysis, and urban design principles, Chronicle Heritage delivers sustainable and culturally sensitive spatial planning. This approach enhances the value of projects for clients in urban development, environmental management, and regional planning, while promoting community well-being.

Master Planning

We blend visionary urban planning with technical precision to provide forward-thinking solutions that seamlessly integrate heritage into the design and implementation of masterplan initiatives.

Heritage Appraisals

Chronicle Heritage provides meticulous assessments of cultural assets conducted by cultural heritage experts. Utilizing archival research, architectural surveys, and historical context analysis, we promote the protection and accurate valuation of cultural assets.

Heritage Impact Assessment

Heritage assets encompass a range of elements, including archaeological features both above and below ground, historically significant buildings, and intangible cultural practices like traditional hunting methods. Through heritage impact assessments (HIA), our team assists clients in sectors such as construction, urban planning, and environmental management. We empower informed decision-making to mitigate potential development impacts on these assets, promoting sustainable project outcomes.

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Historic Building Conservation

With expert conservators that integrate non-invasive diagnostic techniques, conservation science, and traditional restoration methods to help protect and restore historical sites and artifacts, Chronicle Heritage ensure the historical integrity is valued and retained whilst promoting cultural continuity and appreciation.

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UNESCO

With extensive expertise in World Heritage criteria, assessment of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), and international conservation standards, we assist clients in navigating the rigorous process of nominating and maintaining their projects for UNESCO recognition.

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Paleontology

Academia, museums, and natural history institutions benefit from our team of experienced paleontologists, who enrich understanding with their scientific expertise. They are dedicated to advancing public knowledge and driving scientific discovery forward.

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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Our GIS services harness advanced spatial data analysis, remote sensing, and geostatistical modeling to bolster archaeological and heritage projects. We provide accurate and insightful data that optimizes site management and enhances research outcomes, facilitating informed decision-making.

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Heritage Database Development

By constructing comprehensive heritage databases utilizing relational database management systems (RDBMS), metadata standards, and digital archiving protocols, Chronicle Heritage ensures clients receive well-organized repositories of both tangible and intangible heritage information. These resources support long-term preservation strategies effectively.

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Mixed Reality Technologies

At Chronicle Heritage, we utilize virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and immersive 3D visualization to craft interactive and captivating heritage experiences. Clients in education, tourism, and cultural institutions gain deeper understanding and appreciation of historical sites and artifacts, enriching their projects with innovative heritage interpretation.

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Remote Sensing Analysis

By employing non-invasive techniques such as satellite imagery processing, aerial photogrammetry, and ground-penetrating radar (GPR), we generate precise data. This enables us to effectively detect and analyze archaeological sites, significantly enhancing our ability to achieve project objectives.

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3D Scanning & Hosting

Our 3D scanning and hosting services use LiDAR, structured light scanning, and photogrammetry to create detailed digital replicas of artifacts and sites that support research, education, and project planning, ensuring long-term preservation.

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Geophysical Survey

Chronicle Heritage employs geophysical survey techniques such as magnetometry, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to document subsurface archaeological features. These methods provide valuable insights that inform project planning and enhance heritage management practices.

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Reporting & Archiving

Through rigorous documentation techniques, we meticulously preserve and archive all project findings according to digital archiving standards and data management protocols. This approach supports sustainable heritage management and facilitates ongoing research efforts effectively.

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Publication

Chronicle Heritage amplifies the visibility and impact of archaeological research within the discipline. We provide comprehensive publication support, ensuring that research findings are effectively communicated through high-quality reports, peer-reviewed articles, and academic journals.

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Capacity Building & Training

Our tailored capacity building and training programs empower individuals and organizations with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in heritage management. Capacity building and training initiatives focusing on local content play a crucial role in enhancing a nation’s workforce capabilities and promoting economic diversification. 

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Case Study

ALULA PROJECT SECURE HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Client: Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
Location: AlUla County, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Chronicle Heritage is currently undertaking a series of Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) on 39 heritage assets in AlUla County ahead of their proposed protection. The heritage assets include Hejaz Railway Stations, Ottoman Period castles and forts, rock art sites, tombs, and settlement sites.

Case Study

AlUla Old Town Huna Complex Heritage Impact Assessment

Client: Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
Location: AlUla County, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Chronicle Heritage undertook a program of archaeological surveys and Heritage Impact Assessments for a group of buildings at the northern edge of AlUla Old Town.

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Old Town Inclined Wall Project

Client Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
Location: AlUla County, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Chronicle Heritage conducted an excavation and monitoring project in AlUla within the fringes of Old Town. This archaeological project was undertaken as part of the design and construction of a new retainment wall complex on the eastern end of Old Town.

People are talking about Chronicle Heritage

Chronicle Heritage’s innovative approach to heritage management not only preserves the cultural legacy of the past, but also paves the way for a sustainable future. Their collaborative spirit empowers communities to embrace their heritage with pride.

Dr. Mohammed Al Abdullatif

Darah

Realize extraordinary quality & unprecedented efficiency

Chronicle Heritage is redefining the future of archaeological field work. The fusion of heritage preservation with technology unlocks endless possibilities for research, education, and cultural appreciation. Join us in this extraordinary venture where the past meets the present and innovation knows no bounds.

Our Technology Solutions Cover

  • Aerial Mapping
  • 3D Modeling
  • GIS Mapping
  • Enhanced Artifact Illustration
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality
  • Enhanced Feature Mapping
  • LiDAR
  • Story Maps

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