Herculano y Pompeyahistoria de las excavaciones arqueológicas desde el siglo XVIII hasta la actualidad

Abstract

Herculaneum, discovered in 1738 under the town of Resina, was buried by more than twenty meters of pyroclastic flows. Early work was characterized by the difficulty in making shafts and tunnels that allowed the recovery of precious objects; many archaeological excavation faced similar obstacles and many archaeological worth at this place faced similar obstacles in the following years After the discovery of Pompeii Herculaneum was abandoned in favor of the former and it was not until the 19th century when, due to the good condition offered by the landslides, the diggings were resumed in an open space of this period brought to light most of the current visible area. The surgical site was susceptible to possible landslide, anti the jobs were halted again and moved back to Pompeii. In the 20th century the archaeological work resumed in specific areas and stressed the desire to preserve the excellent condition that the city offered, showcasing its appearance and adapting it as a city-museum for a short period of time. The concern about the preservation of its condition was resolved in the 21st century with the creation of the Herculaneum Conservation Project, whose main objective is to preserve the findings for transmission to future generations. As for Pompeii, it was discovered in 1748 in the site of La Civita. Under a few feet of volcanic ash and pumice, which facilitated the excavation of the city) and the further advancement of archaeological enlightenment. The archaeology of Pompeii in the 18th century characterized by the extraction of valuable artefacts and by the presents of open pits and through tunnels. In the 19th century the expository aspect of the city was highlighted and diggings connected areas found in the 18th century. Then, the city) gamed popularity) ª' an essential historical site and. due to tourism, Pompeii overshadowed the other Vesubian ancient cities and became mandatory destination of the Grand tour. The concern for providing a solution to the conservation of the city) before the effects of tourism, bombings and earthquakes marked the 20th century finally, international collaboration marked the 21st century with the aim of establishing a complete project city wide, ensuring Pompeii's preservation and joining from this present time, the concept or past and future for incoming generations.