This work addresses the multidisciplinary theme of the conservation and repurposing of ancient theaters in the Mediterranean context, with particular reference to the Greek Theater of Syracuse, interpreted as a complex architectural and landscape entity, in constant interaction with the natural environment and the cultural memory of the city. The research integrates historical-critical, technological, and design methodologies, in accordance with the principles of the Venice Charter (ICOMOS, 1964), Legislative Decree 42/2004, and the ICCROM, Historic England, and MiC guidelines, placing the values of authenticity, reversibility, and compatibility of use at the center of the conservation process. Through a stratigraphic analysis of the Syracusan theatre, the typological and functional transformations of the cavea are reconstructed, from the archaic sacred theater to the Hellenistic monumentalization and Roman adaptations, up to the productive reuse of the medieval and modern mills. This interpretation allows us to interpret the site as a stratified cultural landscape, in which matter, water, and topography form a unified system. The diagnostic investigation, conducted using 3D surveys, HBIM modeling, petrographic analysis, and CFD hydrological simulation, allowed us to characterize the degradation phenomena of the Syracusan calcarenite and define intervention protocols compliant with UNI 11182:2006 and NorMaL 1/88 standards. The comparative analysis of Mediterranean case studies (Delphi, Velia, Syracuse, Taormina) allows us to develop an integrated conservation model based on a balance between authenticity, reversibility, and controlled use. The project proposal, based on a system of hydraulic re-geometrization and surface drainage, introduces micro-invasive devices to rebalance rainwater runoff and protect the stone structure, integrated with temporary seating and reversible paths intended for contemporary stage use. Finally, the work develops an adaptive management model for ancient theaters, oriented towards scheduled maintenance, mitigation of hydrogeological risk, and sustainable use. From this perspective, the conservation of the Greek Theatre of Syracuse is not intended as a static act, but as a dynamic process of heritage regeneration, in which the monument becomes a living space for dialogue between landscape, technology, and community. This work addresses the theme of the conservation and repurposing of ancient theaters in the Mediterranean context from a multidisciplinary perspective, with particular reference to the Greek Theatre of Syracuse, interpreted as a complex architectural and landscape organism, in constant interaction with the natural environment and the cultural memory of the city. The research integrates historical-critical, technological, and design methodologies, in accordance with the principles of the Venice Charter (ICOMOS, 1964), Legislative Decree 42/2004, and the ICCROM, Historic England, and MiC guidelines, placing the values of authenticity, reversibility, and compatibility of use at the heart of the conservation process. Through a stratigraphic analysis of the Syracusan palimpsest, the typological and functional transformations of the cavea are reconstructed, from the archaic sacred theater to the Hellenistic monumentalization and Roman adaptations, up to the productive reuse of the medieval and modern mills. This interpretation allows us to interpret the site as a stratified cultural landscape, in which matter, water, and topography form a unified system. The diagnostic investigation, conducted through 3D surveys, HBIM modeling, petrographic analysis, and CFD hydrological simulation, allowed us to characterize the degradation phenomena of the Syracusan calcarenite and to define intervention protocols compliant with UNI 11182:2006 and NorMaL 1/88 standards. The comparative analysis of Mediterranean case studies (Delphi, Velia, Syracuse, Taormina) allows us to develop an integrated conservation model based on the balance between authenticity, reversibility, and controlled use. The project proposal, based on a system of hydraulic re-geometrization and surface drainage, introduces micro-invasive devices to rebalance runoff and protect the stone structure, integrated with temporary seating and reversible walkways for contemporary stage use. Finally, the work develops an adaptive management model for ancient theaters, geared toward scheduled maintenance, mitigation of hydrogeological risk, and sustainable use. From this perspective, the conservation of the Greek Theater of Syracuse is not intended as a static act, but as a dynamic process of heritage regeneration, in which the monument becomes a living space for dialogue between landscape, technology, and the community.
Il presente lavoro affronta in chiave multidisciplinare il tema della conservazione e rifunzionalizzazione dei teatri antichi nel contesto mediterraneo, con particolare riferimento al Teatro Greco di Siracusa, interpretato quale organismo complesso, architettonico e paesaggistico, in continua relazione con l’ambiente naturale e la memoria culturale della città. La ricerca integra metodologie storico-critiche, tecnologiche e progettuali, secondo i principi della Carta di Venezia (ICOMOS, 1964), del D.Lgs. 42/2004 e delle linee guida ICCROM, Historic England e MiC, ponendo al centro del processo conservativo i valori di autenticità, reversibilità e compatibilità d’uso. Attraverso un’analisi stratigrafica del palinsesto siracusano, vengono ricostruite le trasformazioni tipologiche e funzionali della cavea, dal teatro sacro arcaico alla monumentalizzazione ellenistica e agli adattamenti romani, fino ai riusi produttivi dei mulini medievali e moderni. Tale lettura consente di interpretare il sito come paesaggio culturale stratificato, in cui materia, acqua e topografia costituiscono un sistema unitario. L’indagine diagnostica, condotta mediante rilievi 3D, modellazione HBIM, analisi petrografica e simulazione idrologica CFD, ha permesso di caratterizzare i fenomeni di degrado della calcarenite siracusana e di definire protocolli di intervento conformi alle norme UNI 11182:2006 e NorMaL 1/88. L’analisi comparata di casi studio mediterranei (Delfi, Velia, Siracusa, Taormina) consente di elaborare un modello di conservazione integrata fondato sull’equilibrio tra autenticità, reversibilità e fruizione controllata. La proposta progettuale, fondata su un sistema di rigeometrizzazione idraulica e drenaggio superficiale, introduce dispositivi microinvasivi per il riequilibrio dei deflussi meteorici e per la protezione della struttura lapidea, integrati con sedute temporanee e percorsi reversibili destinati all’uso scenico contemporaneo. Il lavoro elabora infine un modello di gestione adattiva dei teatri antichi, orientato alla manutenzione programmata, alla mitigazione del rischio idrogeologico e alla sostenibilità d’uso. In questa prospettiva, la conservazione del Teatro Greco di Siracusa non è intesa come atto statico, ma come processo dinamico di rigenerazione del patrimonio, in cui il monumento diventa spazio vivo di dialogo tra paesaggio, tecnologia e comunità.
Parco Archeologico di Siracusa: progetto per la cavea del Teatro Greco
Avanzi, Carlotta
2025/2026
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This work addresses the multidisciplinary theme of the conservation and repurposing of ancient theaters in the Mediterranean context, with particular reference to the Greek Theater of Syracuse, interpreted as a complex architectural and landscape entity, in constant interaction with the natural environment and the cultural memory of the city. The research integrates historical-critical, technological, and design methodologies, in accordance with the principles of the Venice Charter (ICOMOS, 1964), Legislative Decree 42/2004, and the ICCROM, Historic England, and MiC guidelines, placing the values of authenticity, reversibility, and compatibility of use at the center of the conservation process. Through a stratigraphic analysis of the Syracusan theatre, the typological and functional transformations of the cavea are reconstructed, from the archaic sacred theater to the Hellenistic monumentalization and Roman adaptations, up to the productive reuse of the medieval and modern mills. This interpretation allows us to interpret the site as a stratified cultural landscape, in which matter, water, and topography form a unified system. The diagnostic investigation, conducted using 3D surveys, HBIM modeling, petrographic analysis, and CFD hydrological simulation, allowed us to characterize the degradation phenomena of the Syracusan calcarenite and define intervention protocols compliant with UNI 11182:2006 and NorMaL 1/88 standards. The comparative analysis of Mediterranean case studies (Delphi, Velia, Syracuse, Taormina) allows us to develop an integrated conservation model based on a balance between authenticity, reversibility, and controlled use. The project proposal, based on a system of hydraulic re-geometrization and surface drainage, introduces micro-invasive devices to rebalance rainwater runoff and protect the stone structure, integrated with temporary seating and reversible paths intended for contemporary stage use. Finally, the work develops an adaptive management model for ancient theaters, oriented towards scheduled maintenance, mitigation of hydrogeological risk, and sustainable use. From this perspective, the conservation of the Greek Theatre of Syracuse is not intended as a static act, but as a dynamic process of heritage regeneration, in which the monument becomes a living space for dialogue between landscape, technology, and community. This work addresses the theme of the conservation and repurposing of ancient theaters in the Mediterranean context from a multidisciplinary perspective, with particular reference to the Greek Theatre of Syracuse, interpreted as a complex architectural and landscape organism, in constant interaction with the natural environment and the cultural memory of the city. The research integrates historical-critical, technological, and design methodologies, in accordance with the principles of the Venice Charter (ICOMOS, 1964), Legislative Decree 42/2004, and the ICCROM, Historic England, and MiC guidelines, placing the values of authenticity, reversibility, and compatibility of use at the heart of the conservation process. Through a stratigraphic analysis of the Syracusan palimpsest, the typological and functional transformations of the cavea are reconstructed, from the archaic sacred theater to the Hellenistic monumentalization and Roman adaptations, up to the productive reuse of the medieval and modern mills. This interpretation allows us to interpret the site as a stratified cultural landscape, in which matter, water, and topography form a unified system. The diagnostic investigation, conducted through 3D surveys, HBIM modeling, petrographic analysis, and CFD hydrological simulation, allowed us to characterize the degradation phenomena of the Syracusan calcarenite and to define intervention protocols compliant with UNI 11182:2006 and NorMaL 1/88 standards. The comparative analysis of Mediterranean case studies (Delphi, Velia, Syracuse, Taormina) allows us to develop an integrated conservation model based on the balance between authenticity, reversibility, and controlled use. The project proposal, based on a system of hydraulic re-geometrization and surface drainage, introduces micro-invasive devices to rebalance runoff and protect the stone structure, integrated with temporary seating and reversible walkways for contemporary stage use. Finally, the work develops an adaptive management model for ancient theaters, geared toward scheduled maintenance, mitigation of hydrogeological risk, and sustainable use. From this perspective, the conservation of the Greek Theater of Syracuse is not intended as a static act, but as a dynamic process of heritage regeneration, in which the monument becomes a living space for dialogue between landscape, technology, and the community.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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