The project is part of a research carried out by the Department of Cultural Heritage of the University of Salento - Underwater Archaeology, about underwater archaeological contexts as markers of the paleolandscapes. The research aims to highlight the interactions between people and environment and to reconstruct the ancient coastal landscapes by evaluating relative sea level changes (Barker/Bintcliff, 1999; Auriemma, 2004a; Auriemma/Solinas, 2009). The numerous survey activities carried out near the modern pier of «San Nicola» at Otranto (Apulia region, South Italy) allowed us to identify the remains of an ancient structure partially submerged, constructed of huge blocks of hydraulic concrete in wooden formworks. The structures date back to the Medieval age (due to the radiocarbon analysis) and can be related to the extensive program of redevelopment of the Otranto harbour which occurred in the Angevin period. We enriched our description of the building techniques with a critical review concerning the Otranto harbour’s role in that period.

«Opus portus Ydronti». Ancient submerged structures near the modern pier San Nicola at Otranto (Lecce, Italy)

R. Auriemma
2016-01-01

Abstract

The project is part of a research carried out by the Department of Cultural Heritage of the University of Salento - Underwater Archaeology, about underwater archaeological contexts as markers of the paleolandscapes. The research aims to highlight the interactions between people and environment and to reconstruct the ancient coastal landscapes by evaluating relative sea level changes (Barker/Bintcliff, 1999; Auriemma, 2004a; Auriemma/Solinas, 2009). The numerous survey activities carried out near the modern pier of «San Nicola» at Otranto (Apulia region, South Italy) allowed us to identify the remains of an ancient structure partially submerged, constructed of huge blocks of hydraulic concrete in wooden formworks. The structures date back to the Medieval age (due to the radiocarbon analysis) and can be related to the extensive program of redevelopment of the Otranto harbour which occurred in the Angevin period. We enriched our description of the building techniques with a critical review concerning the Otranto harbour’s role in that period.
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