Progetto Beni Sommersi | Centro Sub Corato

Section
Archeology

Project Sunken Assets
Approach seminar-course to Underwater Archeology

The Centro Sub Corato APS ETS , making use of the support of internal and external specialists at the ArcheoSUB Nucleus , since 2011 , as part of the Submerged Heritage Project , annually organizes the Seminar-course of approach to Underwater Archeology , open to divers and non-divers.

The goal of the Submerged Assets Project it is the creation of a shared conscience aimed at the knowledge and protection of the Italian submerged archaeological heritage and, in particular, of Puglia.

The Seminar-course of approach to Underwater Archeology it also provides the basics of underwater archaeological research methodology ,  on the organization of an underwater archaeological site ,  on the prevention of problems related to work diving and to promote knowledge of the current legislation on the protection of underwater cultural heritage , as well as notions on the behaviors to be followed in case of accidental discovery.

The seminar-course of approach to Underwater Archeology provides a first theoretical part and a second practical part :

The first theoretical part consists of a cycle of divided seminars concerning i Submerged Heritage , Underwater Archeology , the Geology , the Marine biology and the Rules for the protection of underwater cultural heritage and the role of the Coast Guard .

There second practical part , on the other hand, allows those who already have a diving license (at least First Level, OWD) to participate in a series of simulations of underwater archaeological prospecting and of underwater shipbuilding aimed at archeology , following which it is possible obtain the patent of Underwater Specialty Artifact Diver (according to the IDEA teaching method).

At the end of the course the students are issued with the certificate of attendance and, only for the students who complete the second practical part , the Artifact Diver Certificate and the Artifact Diver Specialty Diploma are also issued. (of teaching IDEA which has international validity and is equipped with ISO and EN certification ).

X ° Seminar-course of approach
to Underwater Archeology

2021 Edition

Conversano (15 - 19 September) and Corato (25, 2 and 9 October)

in partnership with

Research Center of History and Art Conversano

with the collaboration of:

ABAP - Associazione Biologi Ambientalisti Pugliesi

The Seminar-course of approach to Underwater Archeology , now in its tenth edition, makes use of a historic partnership with the History and Art Research Center - Conversano and joint patronage of the Municipality of Conversano and the Municipality of Corato and is included in the program of the events of the Coratina Summer 2021 entitled You are my city .

Calendar

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Wednesday 15 September 2021

~ PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE AND GREETINGS ~
16:00, Municipality of Conversano ,

Piazza Venti Settembre, 25 - 70014 Conversano (BA)

GIOVANNI STRIPPOLI , President of the Sub Corato APS ETS Center and Master Instructor IDEA
DIEGO JUDICE , President of the Study and Research Center of Conversano
GIANFRANCO RUFFO , Underwater Archaeologist and Head of the Archeosub Nucleus

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Thursday 16th September 2021
~ SEMINARS ~
09:00 am, Municipality of Conversano (BA) ,

Piazza Venti Settembre, 25 - 70014 Conversano (BA)

- Parallel seas: underwater archeology and history of research in Puglia between the Ionian coast and the central Adriatic
GIACOMO DISANTAROSA (Underwater Archaeologist, University of Bari Aldo Moro)

- The protection of submerged cultural assets and the role of the Coast Guard
LUIGI LEOTTA (Vessel Captain, Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard - Port Authority of Bari)
- Changes in sea level and dynamics of coastal environments
GIUSEPPE MASTRONUZZI (Director of the Department of Earth and Geoenvironmental Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro)
- The art of navigation in the ancient world
STEFANO MEDAS (Underwater and Naval Archaeologist)

16:00, Municipality of Conversano (BA) ,

Piazza Venti Settembre, 25 - 70014 Conversano (BA)

- The contribution of marine biology to underwater archeology
MICHELE DE GIOIA (Marine Biologist and Head of MAC Nucleus)

- The coastal landscape of Trani: a case study of the Archeology of Coastal Landscapes
FRANCESCO FORNELLI (Underwater Archaeologist, Archeosub Nucleus, University of Bari Aldo Moro)

- Underwater archeology in Conversano and its territory
GIANFRANCO SALVATORE RUFFO (Underwater Archaeologist and Head of Archeosub Nucleus)

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Friday 17th September 2021

~ SEMINARS ~

09:00 am, Municipality of Conversano (BA) ,

Piazza Venti Settembre, 25 - 70014 Conversano (BA)

- Maritime devotion and sea sanctuaries
FEDERICA CALABRESE (Underwater Archaeologist, Archeosub Nucleus)
- From land to sea: offensive weapons, comparisons and insights
DANILO MINAFRA (Underwater Archaeologist, Archeosub Nucleus, University of Bari Aldo Moro)
- Underwater skills for underwater archeology
GIOVANNI STRIPPOLI (President of the Sub Corato APS ETS Center and Master Instructor IDEA)

~ PRACTICAL EXERCISES AT SEA ~
15:00 - Cala San Vito,

Polignano a Mare (BA)

1. Research simulation with the crossbar technique

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Saturday 18th September 2021

~ SEMINARS ~

09:00 am, Municipality of Conversano (BA) ,

Piazza Venti Settembre, 25 - 70014 Conversano (BA)

- Underwater photography techniques
GIUSEPPE PIGNATARO (Professional Underwater Photographer)

~ PRACTICAL EXERCISES AT SEA ~

10:00 am - Cala Incina, Polignano a Mare (BA)

2. Installation of the reticle and underwater graphic survey (with the possibility of a second afternoon dive)

~ GUIDED TOUR ~

16:00, Municipality of Conversano (BA)

Guided tour * by
ANNALISA NATALE (Underwater Archaeologist, Archeosub Nucleus, and licensed tour guide)
* (The visit can be repeated during the week)

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Sunday 19 September 2021

~ PRACTICAL EXERCISES AT SEA ~

10:00 - Cala Portalga, Polignano a Mare (BA)

3. Recovery simulation with the lifting bag

~ PRACTICAL EXERCISES AT SEA ~

10:00 am - Monopoli (BA)

Social lunch (optional and not included in the fee) at a partner restaurant, to follow delivery of certificates and patents .

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25 September, 2 and 9 October 2021

~ SEMINARS ~

09:00, Cloister of the Town Hall in Corato (BA)

Piazza Marconi, 12 - 70033 Corato (BA)

As part of SIX MY CITY (Summer Coratina 2021) the Sub Corato APS ETS Center will present the following seminars at the Cloister of the Palazzo di Città in Corato (BA) :

25 September, 7.00 pm:

- Wine in antiquity: production, transport, communication routes

2 October, 19:00:

- Underwater Archeology in Puglia: the pioneering phase

- The underwater archeology activities of the Centro Sub Corato

- The protection of submerged cultural assets and the role of the Coast Guard

9 October, 19:00:

- Maritime devotion and sea sanctuaries

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