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SPOT, a quadruped robot at the service of archaeology to inspect archaeological areas and structures in safety

Novel technological solutions at the service of archaeology are being tested in Pompeii. One of the latest monitoring operations of the archaeological structures was recently carried out with the aid of Spot, a quadruped robot capable of inspecting even the smallest of spaces in complete safety, gathering and recording data useful for the study and planning of interventions. The objective of using …Read more

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RESTORATION BEGINS ON THE LONGOLA PIROGUE WHICH WILL BE DISPLAYED AT THE MUSA CENTRE (MUSEUMS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES) IN THE ROYAL PALACE OF PORTICI

On the 8th March, restoration work began on the pirogue of Longola, a protohistoric perifluvial village in the Poggiomarino area, under an agreement between the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, the MUSA Centre (The Museums of Agricultural Sciences) and the Department of Agricultural Science at the Federico II University of Naples, for a project aimed at the valorisation and conservation of the wood …Read more

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NATIONAL LANDSCAPE DAY - 14th MARCH 2022

The PLANT NURSERY of POMPEII is born again at the House of Pansa Special preview for Visitors to the Park while creation of the WOOD at Piazza Anfiteatro gets underway  Programme of reforestation for the Green Areas of Pompeii to enhance the biodiversity of the Archaeological Park  with the technical sponsorship of the Arbolia benefit corporation   The 14th March sees the celebration of National L …Read more

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The restoration of the public fountains of the ancient city of Pompeii

The official restorer of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, Paola Sabbatucci, and the technical director of Pantone Restauri, Luca Pantone, explain the ongoing restoration work on the public fountains of the ancient city of Pompeii. This is a comprehensive project that includes the restoration of more than 40 public fountains, the 3D survey of the artefacts and an archaeological excavation around …Read more

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A Monument A Ruin by Cassandra Press _ Artwork Still 3 _ © CIRCA

From the ancient streets of Pompeii to billboard screens around the world

From the ancient streets of pompeii to billboard screens around the world, Circa and pompeii commitment. Archaeological matters present new work from kandis williams' cassandra press Cassandra Press: A Monument A Ruin (2022) Broadcast 1–28 February 2022, every day at 20:22 (local time) across the CIRCA network of screens in seven major cities: Londra (Piccadilly Circus),  Melbourne (Fed Square), S …Read more

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The restoration of Maiuri’s horse

The skeleton of a horse discovered in 1938, in an area of the ancient city of Pompeii, is the subject of a restoration and valorisation project undertaken by the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, aimed at recovering and protecting the find. Upon its restoration and consolidation, by utilising a laser scanner to survey the skeleton it will be possible to create a 3D model for the benefit of the visua …Read more

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Saturday 11 December 2021 - Michael Rakowitz. Seder for Pompeii

Saturday 11 December 2021 On the occasion of the seventeentth edition of Giornata del Contemporaneo Michael Rakowitz. Seder for Pompeii Performative conference Introduced by Andrea Viliani and Marianna Vecellio Teatro-Atrio del Castello di Rivoli, 5pm In collaboration with Pompeii Commitment. Archaeological matters and Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Saturday 11 December 2021, 5pm, t …Read more

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THE ROOM OF THE SLAVES – THE LATEST DISCOVERY AT CIVITA GIULIANA

This exceptionally well-preserved room forms part of the villa within the area of Pompeii where the ceremonial chariot and stable with harnessed horses were previously discovered Discoveries continue to be made at Civita Giuliana, in the suburban villa to the north of Pompeii which has been studied since 2017, and from which - in the servant’s quarters - have already emerged a ceremonial chariot a …Read more

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POMPEII PREPARES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

Monitoring with the aid of advanced technology thanks to an agreement with the University of Salerno No damage to the cultural heritage of the site of Pompeii has been detected following the bad weather of recent days, which triggered a yellow weather alert in certain parts of Campania, including the Vesuvius area. Meanwhile, the increase in weather events of high intensity that has been recorded …Read more

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