In Pozzuoli and Baiae, in the Gulf of Naples, villas, mosaics, baths, streets, houses and harbour structures of the Roman period were submerged by the sea, as a result of the volcanism. This unique environment, severely looted over the years, has been included in a Marine Pro- tected Area since 2001. Since then, the Soprintendenza Archeologica has carried on some rese- arch and documentation works, while the Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Restauro has experimented with new techniques for the conservation of the underwater structures. The public access has been made possible with the opening of underwater archaeological trails, and through the involvement of the diving instructors active in the area, appropriately trained. Here we would like to analyse the effects of this strategy also through the lens of the tourism and diving industry, considering their needs and their expectations, together with the primary need to preserve the sites for the future generations.

Underwater Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Diving Centers. The case of Pozzuoli and Baiae (Italy)

STEFANILE, MICHELE
2016-01-01

Abstract

In Pozzuoli and Baiae, in the Gulf of Naples, villas, mosaics, baths, streets, houses and harbour structures of the Roman period were submerged by the sea, as a result of the volcanism. This unique environment, severely looted over the years, has been included in a Marine Pro- tected Area since 2001. Since then, the Soprintendenza Archeologica has carried on some rese- arch and documentation works, while the Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Restauro has experimented with new techniques for the conservation of the underwater structures. The public access has been made possible with the opening of underwater archaeological trails, and through the involvement of the diving instructors active in the area, appropriately trained. Here we would like to analyse the effects of this strategy also through the lens of the tourism and diving industry, considering their needs and their expectations, together with the primary need to preserve the sites for the future generations.
2016
En Pozzuoli y Baia, en el golfo de Nápoles, villas, mosaicos, termas, calles, casas y estructuras portuarias de la época romana fueron sumergidos por el mar, como resultado de la actividad volcánica. Este ambiente único, severamente saqueado durante mucho tiempo, se ha incluido en un Área Marina Protegida desde el año 2001. Desde entonces, la Superintendencia ha llevado a cabo investigaciones y proyectos de documentación, mientras que el Instituto de Conservación y Restauración ha experimentado con las nuevas técnicas para la conservación de estructuras sumergidas. El acceso del público ha sido posible con la apertura de itinerarios arqueológicos submarinos, y mediante la participación de los instructores de buceo activos en la zona. Aquí nos gustaría analizar los efectos de esta estrategia también a través de la lente de la industria del turismo y del buceo, teniendo en cuenta sus necesidades y sus expectativas, junto con la necesidad de preservar los sitios para las futuras generaciones.
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