Dinamiche di popolamento nel golfo tirrenico attraverso l'analisi del territorio tra il Sele e il Lao

2011 - 2012This research concerns the population dynamics of the territory between the Sele and Lao rivers. The territory includes the southern part of Campania, the coastal area of Basilicata and the northern portion of the Calabria region. The territorial sample does not dial an indistinct area. The reasons of uniformity are exhausted in a kind of spatial contiguity. If it is plausible to take direct considerations from a synoptic view of the geographical area, one must appreciate the elements of differentiation or discontinuity in historical processes marked by peculiar and distinct human experience. A macroscopic differentiation consists of the structural characteristics of the three cities that populate this area: Poseidonia, Elea and Laos, not excluding the indigenous element as a part of a morphogenetic phenomenon of the landscape, within a scheme of dialectical relationships, sometimes an opposition. According to an established pattern, Poseidonia is an agrarian polis, Velia is a commercially-oriented city and we know too little about the oldest settlement of Laos to be able to insert it in one of two classifications. We know however, that it was the seat of the sybaritic people, who lived there after the destruction of their polis. Compared to that framework the archaeological available documents reflect the land use just partially, in terms of exploitation of the basin, of settlement area, and of a place of contact and development. The representation of one or more pictures of the population has not only the value of showing the impact that human activities have had on the region. Rather, from the examination of the terms of the humans modeling capabilities of the environment is possible to know the anthropic structures and the evolutionary processes. Archaeological data of a territory, all the sources of a landscape research in archeology, are the signs of the organization of resources on the basis of political and social level of a community, its ability to exploit soils and types of production, to rule the defensive needs and traditional knowledge systems. Magna Greacia territory begins to be an integral part of the examination of the ancient city during the '50s and '60s of the twentieth century. [edited by Author]XI n.s

Palaeovegetational reconstruction of the Krios valley, northern Achaea (Greece): archaeobotanical analysis conducted as part of the Aegialia Survey Project

Since 2001 the Aegialia Survey Project (A.S.P.) has sought to reconstruct the dynamics of human occupation in Aegialia, northern Achaea (Greece). In doing so it has followed a multidisciplinary approach, with the involvement of various skills and institutions.Depuis 2001, l’Aegialia Survey Projet (ASP) a cherché à reconstruire la dynamique de l'occupation humaine dans la région de Aegialia, dans le nord Achaïe (Grèce). Ce faisant, on a suivi une approche multidisciplinaire, avec la participation de diverses compétences et institutions. La recherche dans la vallée de Krios impliquait aussi la reconnaissance et l'enregistrement de la flore actuelle dans la région

Un sistema informativo archeologico: l'applicazione del Syslat a Fratte di Salerno

Some years ago, the chair of Archaeology of the University of Salerno, in cooperation with the Soprintendenza Archeologica and the Amministrazione Provinciale, began a methodical research program on the ancient settlement of Fratte. This settlement is situated on the hill of Scigliato, in the north-eastern part of Salerno on the Irno River, at the confluence of the Pastorano and Grancano streams. Since 1985 the archaeological area - partly rediscovered in the 50’s and immediately expropriated, enclosed and set aside as a park - has been the subject of a new systematic research project aimed at defining the chronology and the town-plan and understanding the monuments and their functions. Thanks to new scientific knowledge, since 1995 the research project, which is still in progress, has defined two principal aims. Firstly, strictly scientific, to acquire and organise as much information as possible in order to reconstruct the geo-morphological dynamics and human activity involving the entire territorial context of the ancient settlement. Secondly, to develop the archaeological park, which is considered a key element for the improvement of the neighbouring urban areas. As the information about the scientific methods and documentary records from the beginning of this century until now was not homogeneous, it was necessary to plan a new strategy for the management and systematic organisation of all the records that would guarantee consistent documentation. For this purpose we suggest using Syslat, which was created specifically for the recording of archaeological data, as the most reliable system for guaranteeing a standard of consistent documentation, description and global analysis of all records (e.g. Stratigraphic Units, map-making, photos, reports, etc.). This can also be used for the organisation and handling of all information which emerges during research projects using statistic and quantitative methods. Moreover, the possibility of connecting individual data-bases for different sites will make it possible to project each dossier on the largest scale, i.e., on a “regional” level. This information system, which has been tested since 1983 at the proto-historic site of Lattes (Herault, France) by a team of researchers from CNRS (M. Py, M. Bats, J.L. Fiches) was adopted by the Laboratorio di Archeologia using the earliest versions in order to test its effectiveness and to optimise the results. Continuous exchange of ideas and comparison of results between the French team, the “Centre J. Bérard” and the Istituto Orientale of Naples have allowed us to elaborate a “personal” application, which is specifically suited to the theoretical organisation and to the specific and complex requirements of archaeological research in Fratte

La Valle della Fiumarella. Spazio e forme della chora di Elea-Velia

The project summarised in this report investigated the territory of the Velia expanse, investigating existing parts of the valleys of the Fiumarella and the Palistro, and approaching the town of Velia as a space that relates to the town, its structures and history, the environment and geography, which is constantly changing, and the people, citizens of the town from other populations

Uno strumento per la digitalizzazione e gestione del Patrimonio Culturale nel Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia : la piattaforma HERA

The digitization of the Cultural Heritage is radically changing places and workers/ professionals/operators of the italian cultural system. This process has activated new paths of knowledge and valorization, placing the emphasis on the need to identify innovative tools and methodologies, and to ensure a rationalization of activities of Cultural Institutions. From this point of view, HERA, the digital platform of the Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia, is setting new standards for digitization, knowledge and management of the Heritage

Changes in COVID-19 Perception and in TMD Prevalence after 1 Year of Pandemic in Italy

 The study aims to report the perception of dental practices and assess the individual's psychological stress level and related temporomandibular disorders (TMD) symptoms by evaluating the changes that occurred during the year following the first lockdown (May 2020)