Remains of 18th-century mill discovered in Castellammare di Stabia

An important archaeological discovery in Castellammare di Stabia reveals the remains of an ancient mill, believed to be potentially the oldest in the city. Identified by the Archeoclub d'Italia, Castellammare di Stabia branch, the discovery occurred near the Palazzo Reale di Quisisana.

Details of the Discovery

According to President Vincenzo Esposito, the discovery was made possible by a map from 1790. The investigations revealed a mill with two arches of different shapes, suggesting an existence prior to the year of the map. It is assumed that the mill was powered by an aqueduct built in 1318, with the authorization of Robert of Anjou in favor of the Monastery of St. Bartholomew the Apostle.

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Historical Surveys

Massimo Santaniello, a founding member of the Archeoclub, emphasizes that the discovery helps reconstruct the route of the first aqueduct serving the Royal Palace. The sixth tale of Boccaccio's Decameron, set in Quisisana, confirms references to fish ponds that needed running water, suggesting an aqueduct prior to the Angevin period. Studies indicate that the mill could date back to the early Middle Ages, contributing to a detailed understanding of the archaeological heritage of the region.