Pompeii – The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is being transformed into a vast training laboratory. Thanks to an agreement with Ales SpA and Valore Italia, the curricular internship program for students in the degree program in Restoration of Cultural Heritage at the prestigious Botticino School has officially begun.
As of today, the first group of students is already at work in the active excavation sites, in close contact with one of the most complex and prestigious conservation contexts in the world.
The project includes seven-week training courses, for a total of 250 hours per participant, involving a total of fourteen future professionals. The goal is to allow young people to gain hands-on experience with the delicate monitoring and maintenance of the decorative features of the ancient city buried by Vesuvius.
Supported by Ales experts
The interns will have a highly immersive experience, never left alone. They will be constantly supervised by the staff of Ales SpA, the Ministry of Culture's in-house company that has provided scheduled maintenance services at Pompeii for over ten years.
Students will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of archaeologists, architects, restorers, engineers, and skilled workers.
This operational synergy, carried out in constant collaboration with Park officials, will allow students to acquire technical and practical skills, learning to preserve the integrity of masonry structures, plasterwork, frescoes, and mosaics. A true bridge between the theoretical knowledge learned in class and the harsh reality of archaeological sites.
Zuchtriegel: “Pompeii, a training ground for scholars”
The initiative consolidates Pompeii's vocation not only as a place of protection, but also as an active hub for research and education. "The conservation of archaeological heritage also requires the training of new professionals," stated Park Director Gabriel Zuchtriegel.
Pompeii has always been a training ground for scholars and an extraordinary laboratory where scientific rigor meets daily practice. Welcoming young restorers means investing in the transmission of skills.
This enthusiasm is shared by Salvatore Amura, CEO of Valore Italia, who calls the internship a "highly valuable professional opportunity to grow in responsibility and awareness."
Fabio Tagliaferri, president and CEO of Ales SpA, finally reiterated the company's crucial role: "We confirm our leading position in scheduled maintenance, the primary safeguard in conservation, and are committed to passing on to students the unique skills we have developed in the service of this invaluable asset."
In short
Pompeii – The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is transformed into a large training laboratory.
- Thanks to an agreement signed with Ales SpA
- and Valore Italia, the curricular internship program for students in the Restoration degree program has officially begun…
- Starting today, the first group of students is already working in the active excavation sites, in close contact with…
Key questions
What is the main point of the news?
Pompeii – The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is transformed into a large training laboratory.
Why is this news relevant?
Thanks to an agreement signed with Ales SpA
Which detail helps us understand the case better?
and Valore Italia, the curricular internship program for students in the degree program in Restoration of Cultural Heritage at the…
Interesting initiative but the text seems hastily written, the students are already at work and the project foresees seven-week cycles but then it is not said how they will be evaluated, the Botticino School has a prestigious history but a lot of information is missing on resources and exact responsibilities. We hope to clarify better soon and also more detail on the times and practices in the field.