Crotone – The Third Mission activities of the “UrbArTS” (Urban Archeological Townscapes) project, financed by the PNRR Mission 4 “Education and Research”, saw the involvement of the 3/4 evening class ofITE Lucifero and ITTL Ciliberto in an educational and urban exploration journey that illuminated the history hidden beneath our feet. Thanks to the foresight of the school director, Girolamo Arcuri, this project was able to come to life, addressing in particular adult students, capable of fully appreciating its importance. Coordinated by Dr. Maria Rosaria Luberto of the University of Siena, it took place in two meetings in the urban center of Crotone.
The goal was make the historical and archaeological dimension of the ancient city perceptible through training meetings on Greek colonization and on Crotone during the period between the 9th and the end of the 6th century BC. This period is crucial for understanding the social and cultural dynamics that shaped the city, before, during and after the arrival of the first Greek settlers.
The students had the opportunity to explore the places, map the urban archaeological areas and understand the importance ofinvisible archaeology. Among the sites explored, the construction site of the Banca Popolare Cooperativa and the materials preserved in the local museum offered the only tangible vision of an almost completely invisible archaeological heritage.
The activity aimed to develop a conscious and participatory knowledge of local history, stimulating a process of active involvement. The distribution of geographical and topographic maps of Crotone has facilitated theidentification and relocation of archaeological areas urban, allowing participants to discover invisible archeology and understand the importance of preserving this hidden heritage.
«It is essential – we read in a note – that the population understands that, even if not visible, we walk every day on a priceless historical heritage. History makes people great and jealously guard this heritage it means preserving our identity and our future. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Maria Rosaria Luberto, whose profound culture and extraordinary empathic ability were able to involve and inspire the learners, making this journey through time an unforgettable and precious experience for all participants.”
