The Society unites scientists, amateurs and institutions who work for the survey, the protection and the conservation of constructions in dry stone.

The first international congress on the topic took place at Bari (Italy) in 1988.

These meetings, casual at first, became gradually the expression of a common will that was materialized by the official creation of the SPS in 1998.

The Society focus on the perpetuation of these congresses and to follow evolutions of research, rehabilitations and innovations concerning the dry stone. It analyzes the different stakes and give an opinion on the relevance of methods used and of objectives pursued by the various actors.

Between two congresses, it maintains the link among the various partners and ensures the continuity of the meetings and exchanges. Since 1987/1988, international Congress are held every two years.

They already took place at: Bari (I), Barcelona (E), Crete (GR), Majorca (E), Imperia (I), The Valley / Carcès (F), Peñiscola (E), Viège (CH), Mytilène (GR), Montalbán (E), Locorotondo (I), Ambleside (UK). The XIII° international congress will take place in automn 2012 in the Ogliastra region in Sardinia (Italy). All promoters publish acts of these meetings.

To support the S.P.S., become a member and follow the congresses.

S.P.S. only exist thanks to your cotisations: 40€ every two years at congress time, which is also general assembly.
Check to draw to: Sté Internationale Etude Pierre Sèche, Crédit Agricole Mutuel du Var, Brignoles, France
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