Diving Deep, Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas
This unique and educational exhibition explores the fascinating underwater world of archaeology as it is practiced today. Shipwrecks and the means and methods to retrieve ancient artifacts, buried treasures and historical evidence are the protagonists of a multi element exhibition. A special focus is given to the Mediterranean Sea and traces of the ancient civilizations that flourished in the region. According to one UN inventory, along these shores, some 1255 underwater archaeological coastal sites have been identified.
Developed in collaboration with Italy’s leading underwater research organization, the Soprintendenza del Mare of Palermo, and the Parco Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei, a selection of the submerged landscapes that surround the island of Sicily and the Italian coastline are brought to life through the use of various exhibition devices. Modern video capabilities transport the visitor deep below the surface on a voyage of discovery and recovery. Original artifacts testify to past civilizations, while modern equipment and illustrations recount the stories of their rediscovery, excavation and restoration.
Themes
- Sicily Shipwrecks
- Submerged Baia
- Underwater Archaeology: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
- Modern Science
Contents
- Ca. 80 original artifacts
- Including: statues
- Reliefs
- Amphorae
- Mosaics
- Coins
- Architectural Elements
- Immersive Rooms
- Multimedia Devices
Relevance
The first exhibition on the fascinating topic of Underwater Archaeology, developed in collaboration with Italy’s leading underwater research organization, the Soprintendenza del Mare of Palermo in Sicily, and the Parco Archeologico dei Campi Flegrei with a focus on the underwater sites of Baia and Pozzuoli, in the gulf of Naples, recognized among the most prestigious sites of underwater archaeology.
Size
400-800sq.mt
Exhibition Views
Original Artworks
Amphora with Coral
Site: Egadi Islands, Sicily
3rd century
Pottery, coral
Inscribed Rostrum from the Battle of the Egadi Islands
Site: Capo Grosso di Levanzo, Trapani, Sicily
3rd century BCE
Bronze
Decorated Helmet from the Battle of the Egadi Islands
Site: Levanzo, Trapani, Sicily
3rd century BCE
Bronze
Cheek Protectors
Site: Egadi Islands, Sicily
3rd century BCE
Bronze
Suite of Black-Glazed Decorated Pottery
Site: Capistello di Lipari, Eolie Islands, Sicily
4th century
Ceramic
Low-Relief with Putti and Animals
Site: Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei, Campania
Imperial Age
Marble
Sea Nymph on Sea Monster
Site: Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei, Campania
1st century
Marble
Draped Sculpture Base with Feet
Site: Parco Archeologico Campi Flegrei, Campania
1st-3rd century
Marble
Head of Goddess, Aphrodite
Site: Baia, Bay of Pozzuoli, Campania
1st century
Marble
Head of Amazon Warrior
Site: Baia, Bay of Pozzuoli, Campania
1st century
Marble
Relief with Winged Putto
Site: Sicily
Imperial Age
Marble
Suite of Coins
Site: Pantelleria, Sicily
3rd century BCE
Bronze
Silver Ring with Cornelian Gemstone
Site: Pantelleria, Sicily
4th century
Bronze, Cornelian stone
Silver Ring with Cornelian Gemstone
Site: Pantelleria, Sicily
4th century
Bone