The excavations at Pompeii, which began in 1748, were subject to strict restrictions, even banning unauthorized documentation. However, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii now publishes scientific data from new excavations and research in a digital journal called E-Journal degli Scavi di Pompei.
The authorization by the Bourbon court is replaced by the radical transparency of the director of the Unesco site, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, supported by the online publication of the data while the investigations are still ongoing.
The Archaeological Park of Pompeii has published nine articles during the year 2023 on important discoveries, collected in a digital volume. This initiative has been described as “a choice of radical transparency” by the director, who emphasizes how digital transformation is radically changing the way archaeology is done. According to director Zuchtriegel, the network has a significant impact on how archaeology is conducted and digital transformation must be managed proactively to exploit its potential. The goal is to achieve an unprecedented level of data accessibility and share information in near real time.
This transformation is leading archaeology towards a model of collective and connective knowledge, also supported by Artificial Intelligence tools, as underlined by the Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano. These developments confirm Pompeii as a pioneer in 21st century archaeology, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and open sharing of scientific data.
Article published on 26 January 2024 - 18:12
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