The Normans and tuna fishing in the Mediterranean

NEW RELATIONS AND HERITAGE

Between the 11th and 12th centuries, the Norman presence in southern Italy led to profound political, social, and cultural transformations that contributed to the definition of new territorial and institutional arrangements in medieval Southern Italy. Through the foundation of the Kingdom of Sicily and the consolidation of power in the regions of southern Italy, the Normans promoted intense construction activities concerning castles, noble residences, cathedrals, monasteries, and urban complexes, giving rise to an architectural heritage of extraordinary historical and artistic significance.

The conference aims to:

• deepen the methods through which the Normans operated in transforming the urban and territorial landscape of southern Italy;

• analyze the architectural and constructive characteristics of castles, palaces, churches, and monasteries from the Norman period; 

• investigate the relationships between architecture, political power, and land organization; 

• promote dialogue among scholars, cultural institutions, and entities engaged in the protection and enhancement of the medieval Norman heritage; 

• reflect on contemporary perspectives for the conservation, restoration, and enjoyment of Norman architectural heritage;

• involve schools and the local population in a day where students from the master's degree program in archaeology for tourism will present their research and activities to a non-expert audience.

Contributions related to case studies, territorial research, historical-architectural analyses, archaeological investigations, restoration methodologies, new scientific approaches, projects for enhancing the Norman heritage of southern Italy, and GIS on cultural tourism routes in Campania and Basilicata are welcome.

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Free of charge

Partnerships: Archeoclub Cefalù branch, Municipality of Vibo Valentia, Regional Authority Marine Parks Calabria, Pro Loco Vibo Marina, Calabrian Library, Vespucci Comprehensive Institute, Intertonno srl, Giacinto Callipo Food Preserves srl, Marpesca Group, Diemmecom srl