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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-23-205-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-23-205-2026
Research article
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09 Jan 2026
Research article |  | 09 Jan 2026

Study on the biological communities and bioweathering of the marble surfaces of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven (Beijing, China)

Youping Tian

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As a World Heritage site, the deterioration and scientific conservation of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven Park have drawn wide attention. This study is the first to investigate the biodeterioration of its marble relics in detail, using a novel statistical method to quantitatively analyze the biological communities. The findings provide key scientific support and effective strategies for preserving marble heritage.
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