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Tiber River archaeological and recreational developments

Overview

The Tiber River in Rome has recently been the subject of both recreational and scientific interest. Initially, the river gained attention as a tourist alternative to traditional sightseeing, with rafting excursions providing a way for visitors to navigate the city and escape intense heat.

Subsequently, an archaeological mission involving Italian and British institutions identified hundreds of submerged historical remains within the river. This joint survey, conducted by the Soprintendenza Speciale Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Roma and the Istituto Centrale per il Restauro alongside Oxford-based Barca Archaeology, revealed a complex of underwater buildings, bridge structures, and shipwrecks. These findings were presented during the first UNESCO International Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage.

Entities

Rome · Tiber River · St. Peter's Basilica · Barca Archaeology · Istituto Centrale per il Restauro

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tiber River underwater survey reveals hundreds of Roman archaeological remains

    An Italian-British archaeological survey has discovered hundreds of submerged structures, bridges, and wrecks in Rome's Tiber River, highlighting the city's significant underwater cultural heritage.

  2. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Tiber River rafting offers cool alternative for Rome tourists

    Tourists in Rome are using rafting trips on the Tiber River to escape heatwaves and crowds, viewing landmarks like Castel Sant'Angelo from the water.

Sources

culturaedintorni.it · fr.news.yahoo.com · g4media.ro · iodonna.it · la-notizia.net · lesinguliersete.fr