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The 'Pompeii Archaeological Research Project: Porta Stabia' (PARP:PS) aims to uncover the structural and occupational history of the SE corner of Insula VIII.7, from its earliest origins through to CE 79. Through a series of selective excavations, structural analyses, and geophysical surveys, PARP:PS will produce a complete archaeological analysis and assessment of the shops, workshops, inns, and houses at VIII.7.1-15.
Insula VIII.7 is located in the southern half of ancient Pompeii near the city's entertainment and theater district. Relatively little archaeological research has been carried out in this area so far. The buildings were first brought to light in the 1870's. Further clearance of the volcanic debris occurred in the early 20th century. More recently, some general cleaning and conservation work on the standing architecture was carried out in the early 1980's. PARP:PS began scientific stratigraphic excavation of the architectural and spatial arrangement of this neighborhood in 2005.
We will continue to
explore the sequence of urban developments for this corner of the city in 2007, a story
which we are only starting to investigate. The potential outcomes and results will
contribute significantly to several of the recent and continuing archaeological
projects in the neighboring insulae, as well as to others across the city.
PARP:PS is now funded by the Louise Taft Semple Fund through the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati.
We will no longer be accepting applications for a field school.
To search for summer field schools, we suggest consulting the Fieldwork Opportunities Guide published by
the AIA.
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 The neighborhood of VIII.7.1-15 |
 PARP:PS team members in 2006 |
Contents of website copyright 2005 by Ellis/Devore
