A unique opportunity to experience the world of archaeology with exclusive visits and excavation campaigns. This is what FAI – Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano (ETS) is offering during the "European Archaeology Days," scheduled for June 14–16, 2024. The initiative, managed by INRAP (National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research) and organized in Italy by the Ministry of Culture, allows visitors to participate in guided tours with experts, activities for children and adults, and lectures with specialists, in collaboration with universities and superintendencies.
Seven FAI archaeological properties will be the protagonists of numerous initiatives: the Abbey of Santa Maria di Cerrate in Lecce, the Abbey of San Fruttuoso in Camogli, the Villa Gregoriana Park in Tivoli, the Bay of Ieranto in Massa Lubrense, the Garden of Kolymbethra in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the Monastery of Torba in Gornate Olona and Casa Noha in Matera. These sites represent a cross-section of Italian history and allow a journey along the peninsula to discover different eras, uses and customs. Exceptionally, some areas not open to visitors will be opened to reveal recent discoveries.
The Bay of Ieranto in Massa Lubrense will offer events in collaboration with Archeoclub d'Italia APS. The focus will be on the control and protection of the territories of the Lubrense coast and the Gulf of Naples, exploring visual communication systems from Roman times to the modern age. On Saturday, June 15, there will be a guided tour of the inlet and the Crapolla Abbey, with a meeting at Largo San Ludovico da Casoria in S. Agata sui due Golfi. On Sunday, June 16, there will be a special guided tour of the Bay of Ieranto with archaeologist Riccardo Iaccarino, exploring the theme of communication between the anti-pirate watchtowers and experimenting with ancient code systems.
FAI continues to promote archaeological studies and research , offering events that reveal hidden aspects of its cultural heritage. The Bay of Ieranto, donated to FAI by Italsider in 1987, represents one of the treasures of this initiative. The "Events in FAI Heritage 2024" calendar of events is made possible thanks to the support of Ferrarelle, FAI's institutional events partner and official water supplier, as well as the contribution of Pirelli and Delicius, who have confirmed their support for the project.
