HEИндивидуална стипендия2023–2026

CLaRMaV · Coastal Landscapes and Roman Maritime Villas: A Comparative Regional Study of Architectural Models and Environmental Settings

„Хоризонт Европа“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2023-11-01 → 2026-10-31
Финансиране от ЕС: 265 099 €
Участници: 2
Схема: HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-GF

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Накратко на български

Римските крайбрежни вили в Средиземноморието се анализират чрез архитектурата и стопанството им, например риболовството и производството на зехтин. Това помага да се разбере как тези сгради са се адаптирали към различните природни условия и каква икономическа роля са изпълнявали.

Този кратък обзор е генериран от изкуствен интелект

Кратко обяснение, генерирано от езиков модел по текста на CORDIS. Оригиналът е по-долу.

Резултати накратко

Coastal Landscapes and Roman Maritime Villas: A Comparative Regional Study of Architectural Models and Environmental Settings

The CLaRMaV project addresses a critical gap in understanding Roman maritime villas across Mediterranean provinces during the Roman period (1st century BC - 5th century AD). While Italian examples are well-studied, provincial maritime villas remain poorly documented, limiting our comprehension of architectural transfer, environmental adaptation, and economic networks across the Roman Empire. The project systematically documents and analyses 48 maritime villas supported by a sufficient documentation (including plans) across nine Mediterranean provinces (Croatia, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece, Malta, North Africa, and the Levant), examining three core objectives: (1) identifying architectural models and their regional variations, (2) assessing environmental impacts and natural resource exploitation, particularly water management, and (3) determining economic roles through production activities. By creating an integrated database combining literary sources, GIS mapping, architectural analysis, and field documentation, the project reveals how Roman domestic architecture adapted to diverse Mediterranean landscapes while maintaining cultural continuity. The research demonstrates that provincial villas served primarily productive functions—including fish farming, olive oil production, and maritime commerce—contrasting with the leisure-focused Italian counterparts. Expected impacts encompass the advancement of interdisciplinary archaeological methodologies through the integration of digital humanities, fostering innovative approaches to heritage analysis. The project aims to inform, where feasible, coastal heritage management strategies for at-risk sites, thereby contributing valuable insights to the preservation of endangered cultural landscapes. Additionally, it seeks to enrich broader scholarly discussions on cultural transmission and environmental sustainability within ancient societies, offering new perspectives grounded in empirical research. Furthermore, the initiative will bolster European research capacity in classical archaeology by fostering international collaborative networks that extend across Mediterranean research institutions and beyond. This collaborative framework not only enhances knowledge exchange but also positions the researcher for a permanent academic appointment in Italy, supporting long-term institutional development and academic excellence in the field.

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

Coastal heritage is increasingly at risk from both natural and man-made factors, and is therefore crucial to document it before it disappears. Maritime villas, a common feature of the Roman Mediterranean, are very important for understanding the development of ancient urbanisation and architectural forms, the interaction between humans and the environment, and the use of natural resources. Yet, an overall study looking at the architecture of Roman maritime villas in the Mediterranean regions and how they impacted on, and were shaped by, their local environments is lacking. CLaRMaV will investigate the typology of Roman maritime villas across the Mediterranean Basin (2nd century BC-6th century AD). It will do so by studying the architectural models adopted and developed in the various regions; the prevailing trends over time; the use of individual architectural spaces; and the role of these villas in the local economy. The project will focus on the dialogue between domestic architecture and the environment and look at the use of available natural resources. Special attention will be given to water usage and to whether any water-saving measures were put in place to address its scarcity in some regions. This project, with its multidisciplinary nature, will contribute to the knowledge of the architectural, environmental, and socio-economic histories of the Roman Empire. By incorporating in its methodology the use of GIS and 3-D reconstructions, the resulting outputs will be of use to archaeological sites and museums, both in managing the sites and in offering educational resources to visitors. The coastal environments occupied by ancient maritime villas are seriously impacted by coastal erosion, rising sea levels due to climate change, and anthropic actions. Therefore, it is vital to systematically record and study these structures. The data generated by the project will be useful to local authorities in charge of preservation of coastal heritage and urban planning.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA · BolognaКоординаторИталия
THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CORP · PhiladelphiaСъединени щати