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The dry stone wall of 'Paretone dei Greci': an anthracological approach
2011
International audience; Dry stone constructions are a common occurrence in many Mediterranean landscapes. One of these structures known as "Paretone dei Greci" (Taranto, Southern Italy), was subject to an archaeological investigation. Soil and sediment material within this wall, as well as those above and below it, were sampled and processed for archaeobotanical studies. In this manner it was possible to understand its building technique as well as giving it a chronological context. Through an anthracological analysis it was possible to insert the "Paretone" within the surrounding agricultural landscape, thus better highlighting its function in relation to the history of the territory
Il patrimonio delle pietre a secco in Sicilia. L'esperienza Grundtvig 2008-2010
2012
This book deals with the participation of the Department of Architecture to the Grundtvig partnership on "La preservation du patrimoine architectural bati en pierre sèche". Agencies took part in the program, and also local associations and universities from different countries of the Mediterranean.