Review of: Vulnerability of Monumental Structures to Climate Change The Cases of “Building K” in Epidaurus and the Roman Balneum in Rafina. Round#1/Reviewer#2

Key Points

• The review explores how climate change affects the integrity of monumental structures, specifically in Epidaurus and Rafina.
• Literature review of previous studies on climate impacts on cultural heritage sites
• Case studies focusing on Building K in Epidaurus and the Roman Balneum in Rafina
• Assessment of structural vulnerabilities related to environmental changes
• Identified significant vulnerabilities in both structures due to rising temperatures and weather-related stress
• Illustrated the urgent need for adaptive management strategies to protect these sites
• Found that climate change poses a direct threat to the preservation of historical relevance