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Rome Department (italiano)

The Rome Department of the German Archeological Institute developed out of the "Instituto di Corrispondenza Archeologica" founded in 1829. The oldest European research institution, the Rome Department became a public institution supported by the Prussian state in 1871. Today the library's holdings are of international significance, a result of the Institute's long history and the many generous private donations it has received. Its holdings include one of the largest specialized photo collections in Italy, an extensive reference collection for academic research, including the well-established archive and the archeological bibliography (Realkatalog) that allows for the search of relevant publications. In particular, the collection focuses on Italian and North African Archeology from the pre-historical to the medieval periods. However, the library also aims at maintaining a breadth of resources representing all branches of the study of Classical Antiquity. In addition, the Institute undertakes diverse research projects in cooperation with local institutions. Its resources, as well as its publications, conferences and sponsored events, have given the Institute a prominent role in facilitating international dialogue and promoting the continuing research into ancient cultures.

The Rome Department is a member of the Associazione Internazionale di Archeologia Classica (AIAC) and the Unione Internazionale degli Instituti di Archeologia, Storia e Storia dell'Arte in Roma.

Due to the renovation of its building, the German Archaeological Institute has moved to a temporary domicil in Via Curtatone 4d, 00185 Rome. Email addresses, telephone and fax numbers remain the same. Library and Photo Archives will be open for scholars from January 26, 2010 onwards.

The first building of the Institute on the Capitoline Hill (1835-76).
The first building of the Institute on the Capitoline Hill (1835-76).

 
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Library

The library's collection encompass all branches of the study of Classical Antiquity, as well as related disciplines. Opening hours: From Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 06:30 pm.

Summer closure 2010: The library will be closed 12 July - 27 August

 

Photo Archives

The collection of the photo archive encompasses a wide range of diverse monuments from the Graeco-Roman World, with particular emphasis on Italy. On account of its older holdings, as well as annual additions, the photo archive is a particularly noteworthy research tool.

 

Archives / Collections

The archive houses the willed estates of important archeologists, the letters of scholars, and 19th century drawings.

 

Publications

The Department's journal, the Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts, Römische Abteilung ("Römische Mitteilungen") is published annually; English submissions are welcome. Please follow the link for more information.
The monograph series of Sonderschriften, Palilia and the Bilderhefte are published according to editorial discretion.
The editorial work of these publications is managed by the Rome Department.

 

Ergänzungshefte zu Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts, Römische Abteilung
Palilia
Roemische Mitteilungen
Sonderschriften des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts Rom
 

Calendar of Events

New Research. Lectures at the Germanico

17 September 2010, 5:15 pm
Prof. Dr. K.S. Freyberger: Die Forma Urbis Romae. Funktion und Bedeutung

24 September 2010, 5:15 pm
Dr. Kristine Iara: Untersuchung einiger paganer Kultorte im nachkonstantinischen Rom

22 October 2010, 5:15 pm
Sabine Patzke, M.A.: Die etruskische "ceramica sovraddipinta”. Überlegungen zu Herstellung und Gebrauch

29 October 2010, 5:15 pm
Dott. Stefano Vassallo: La scoperta delle tombe dei caduti nelle battaglie di Himera del 480 e del 409 a.C. e gli scavi nella necropoli occidentale

See additionally the calendar of archaeologcial events at Rome (Agenda Archeologica Romana) of the Associazione Internazionale di Archeologia Classica.

 

Current Events of this Section

26/09/2010 Italienkurs 2010
 
11/10/2010 Pompejikurs 2010
 
04/11/2010 410 - The Sack of Rome. The event, its context and its impact
 

Public Relations

Each spring the staff of the Rome Department offer archeological tours to selected monuments and museums, scheduled on weekends and open to the general public; tours are conducted in the German language. A regular evening lecture series provides a forum for German and international scholars to discuss their current work. The recently founded "Incontri Amelung," lecture series emphasizes the findings of younger researchers. This year's Ostia course (formerly the Pompeii course) is an intensive introductory course familiarizing high school teachers with the archeological monuments of Ostia.

 
 

Address

German Archaeological Institute
Rome Department (italiano)
Via Curtatone, 4 d
00185 Roma
Tel.: +39-06-4888141
Fax: +39-06-4884973
E-Mail: sekretariat@rom.dainst.org

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Current Projects

Antikenrezeption Anhand ausgesuchter antiker Bauten und topographischer Situationen, die unter dem Faschismus eine Neunutzung oder Neubestimmung erhalten haben, wird versucht, den Anteil, den die Klassische Archäologie bei deren Herrichtung zu neuen, meist propagandistischen Zwecken gespielt hat, herauszuarbeiten.
 
Carthage The project is under the auspices of the Rome Section of the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut.
 
Chemtou/Simitthus Chemtou/Simitthus: Tuniso-German excavations in the Numidian and Roman town Simitthus and the quarries of the 'Marmor Numidicum'.
 
Dissertationsprojekt: Bischöfliche Repräsentation
 
Fabrateria Nova Geophysikalische Prospektion des Stadtgebietes und Ausgrabung einer großen Platzanlage.
 
Metaponto The project is under the auspices of the Magna Graecia Department of the Rome Section, Deutsches Archäologisches Institut.
 
Pompeii: Insula 16 Regio VI
 
Pompeiji: Casa dei Postumii VIII Wohnen und Arbeiten im antiken Pompeji: Die Casa dei Postumii und ihre Insula
 
Pompeji
 
Rom, Basilika Aemilia (italiano) Archäologische und baugeschichtliche Untersuchung des Bauwerks
 
Rom, Columbarium des Scribonius Menophilus (Via Aurelia Antica) (italiano) Vorlage des Gesamtkontextes von Architektur, Epigraphik sowie beweglicher und unbeweglicher Ausstattung
 
Rome, Colosseum
 
Selinunt
 
Selinunt, Metallfunde Teilprojekt der Ausgrabung Selinunt
 
Solunto The project is under the auspices of the Magna Graecia Department of the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut Rome Section.
 
Syracuse The project is under the auspices of the Magna Graecia Department of the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut Rome Section.
 
Teano (italiano) Zeichnerische Aufnahme und baugeschichtliche Erforschung sollen eine Rekonstruktion sowie Erkenntnisse zu funktionalen Aspekten des Theaters von Teano liefern. Darüber hinaus soll die Bedeutung der Theaterbauten im Süden Italiens kulturhistorisch behandelt werden.
 
Totenrituale in Südostsizilien unter den Einflüssen griechischer Kolonien Eine thanatoarchäologische Untersuchung zur Konstituierung von Identitäten
 
x. abgeschlossene Projekte: Italische Kulturen vom 7. bis 3. Jh. v.Chr. Das Schwerpunktprogramm (Ende 2005 bis Ende 2008) sieht die Erforschung und Darstellung der italischen und sizilischen Kulturen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung ihrer Beziehungen zu den Städten der Magna Graecia vor. Es soll ein Entwicklungsmodell erarbeitet werden, in das aktuelle Fragestellungen zur kulturellen Identität und zur Perzeption des Fremden, zur Mentalitätsgeschichte und zur gesamten Breite der Lebenswelten einfließen.
 
x. abgeschlossene Projekte: Rom, Engelsburg Bauaufnahme und architekturgeschichtliches Studium des größten Grabmals der römischen Welt
 
   
   
 
 

updated: 08/05/2010

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