Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Roma Archivio
di Documentazione Archeologica vai al contenuto Visits to the
Historical Archives of the Archaeological Superintendence of
Rome generally serve to show students the meaning and importance
of documents in the archives for the study of the history and
archaeology of ancient Rome and surrounding territory (ancient
Suburbium). A principal aim of the school visits is to show
students the substantial documentary heritage of the
Superintendence. Students learn briefly of the birth of the
Superintendence for Roman Antiquities in 1870, and of
institutional duties of tutelage and valorisation of
archaeological finds. Students view and comment original
documents such as excavation journals, journals of finds, files
containing drawings and notes. These documents are particularly
important for knowledge of documentary sources and the formation
of the Archives. Through direct viewing of the documents, the
students learn their importance as historical testimon