Archaeological finds at Hera Sanctuary and water infrastructure delays in Italy

Archaeologists have opened new excavation sectors south of the Hera Sanctuary at Capocolonna on the Lacinio Promontory. These areas, which have never been previously investigated, focus on the ‘sacred rock’ and accumulation layers. Historically, the sanctuary was dedicated to the goddess Hera and was known for its wealth, evidenced by ancient bronze and terracotta finds and a famous gold diadem.

In Sardinia, the activation of the Monti di Deu artificial reservoir remains stalled despite the completion of a nearly 20-million-euro pipeline project. The infrastructure, intended to connect the reservoir to the Pischinaccia water treatment plant, was designed to serve the Alta Gallura region. Although the 4-million-cubic-meter reservoir has existed since its final testing in 2017, it remains disconnected from the water network, leading to local concerns over the project's delay.