8.1 KNOWLEDGE PLAN especially in relation to the and on the early medieval techniques used for decorations sequences, bringing important and plaster sculpture; contributions to the reconstruction 8.1.1 INTRODUCTION – NETWORK · Better define development of the passage phases from the late phases of the Gastaldaga and ancient period to the Middle Ages in The aims of the plan are to create the monastery; a neuralgic area of the town and in better coordination of research and · Enhancing knowledge on the direct relation with the royal power study activities into aspects of Episcolal complex, with special expressed by the monastery. Longobard heritage and culture that reference to the origin and In terms of the Territory, the characterise the various places in the shape of the basilica and the numerous recent discoveries of network, as well as the other baptistery; Longobard settlements and Longobard contexts in Italy · Acquiring further information necropolises demand coordination of (Extended Network) and Europe on the Early Middle Ages urban the research projects started and to (European Geocultural Corridor), layout; be started, in order to guarantee a partly thanks to the involvement of proper and unequivocal the leading cultural institutions As for the territory of the Duchy of methodological approach, the working in this sector (CISAM- Friuli, along with the systematization possibility of comparing data and Italian Centre for Studies of the Early of already known data, the joint promotion of the research. Middle Ages, and the Centre of strengthening of research aimed at Thanks to the stakeholders Micealican and Garganic Studies). the identification of the Longobard distributed around the Territory it is This can be achieved by: settlement layout – concerning both also possible to experiment an necropolis and military buildings – is interdisciplinary study approach, · Constant distribution of the envisaged. capable of guaranteeing specific results of studies and research analyses and innovative research carried out. Moreover, further research will be projects. · Exchanging data obtained from conducted on Longobard artistic various experiences. production and evergetism by élites, · Creating coordinated which will help find parallels with the 8.1.4 CASTELSEPRIO-TORBA programmes for increasing ongoing studies on places of Site, buffer zone and Territory knowledge about general worship and monasteries, in aspects of Longobard culture or particular the Abbey of Sesto al There are many elements of on specific topics that unite the Reghena. knowledge that concern various locations. Castelseprio-Torba and the district of · Creating common databases. Giudicaria of Seprio. In order to 8.1.3 BRESCIA obtain a view of the whole, able to Site, buffer zone and Territory reconstruct the life of the castle, the 8.1.2 CIVIDALE DEL FRIULI places of cult, the monastery and the Site, buffer zone and Territory The results of numerous studies whole Territory in the Longobard specially conducted over the years era, the following is foreseen: In addition to its rich heritage on the San Salvatore-Santa Giulia already discovered, the potential still complex are today an important · Activation of collecting and present in Cividale and on the whole point of reference for knowledge of memorising all data emerging Territory of the Duchy of Friuli – Early middle ages construction and from research carried out up to revealed also by most recent decorations, particularly with regard now by means of the complete research – leads to plan a series of to stuccoes, frescoes and sculpture. cataloguing of the structures projects aiming at the enhancement The main objective is to spread and remains of the material and improvement of knowledge on understanding of the studies on the culture, organised in a GIS the Longobard period. complex, and then look further into based databank which permits specific aspects, such as those easy consultation and constant The first objective concerns the related to Longobard skilled and implementation of topical collection and the systematization of craft production, organising and archives. already known data (and data to be arranging the numerous existing · Start-up of diagnostic and ni - acquired), by using a system of data. depth surveys on the main implementable databases connected monuments and their to GIS, which enables the rapid In order to raise knowledge with decorative apparatus and on management of archives and easy regard to the phases prior to the some findings; consultation. Early middle ages, the proposal is to · Start-up of an extensive As for the properties in the site investigate, study and valorise the research programme on the applying for the site and the buffer other Roman domus in the area. Territory; zone, actions aim at: The archaeological surveys envisaged in the monumental area · Enhancing knowledge on the will contribute to enrich the Longobard Tempietto, knowledge both on ancient buildings 1 8.1.5 SPOLETO · investigating the Clitunno 8.1.8 MONTE SANT’ANGELO Site, buffer zone and Territory Tempietto, particularly with Site, buffer zone and Territory regard to the execution The present state of knowledge on techniques of decorations and Despite the rich panorama that has the town of Spoleto in Longobard stucco sculptures; already emerged, the potential of the times leads to plan a series of · acquiring information on the testimonials still existent in Monte projects for the accomplishment of Early middle ages urban layout Sant’Angelo and the entire Territory, some main objectives, related to the and consequent identification of demonstrated by the more recent basilica of San Salvatore and to its Longobard settlement design; research, induce to plan a set of territory of reference. · carrying out research and projects which lead to the studies to gain further improvement of knowledge of the For what concerns the site: understanding of the Longobard period, finalised above all Longobard artistic production at creating a wider awareness of the · Re-organize and systemize all within the Territory. cultural heritage and contribute to its information already known on preservation and use. San Salvatore: bibliographic, 8.1.7 BENEVENTO Priority is given to the careful documentary and graphic Site, buffer zone and Territory gathering and memorisation of data resources, to let converge into already known and that to be the future Documentation Organisation and uniformity of acquired in relation to a databank Centre of the Basilica information and knowledge on local system connected to a GIS which · Increase the presently available heritage is the first objective to allows rapid management and data through new investigations pursue. It represents the necessary implementation of archives and easy and excavations . basis to develop a project for consultation. enhancing and promoting the town The promotion of new cognitive For what concerns the Territory: and its territory. activities will be articulated mainly: On other hand, involving local · Re-organize and systemize all stakeholders provides a very · On the Longobard Sanctuary information already known, to important opportunity to take shared where in-depth examinations update the existing phase maps decisions on local sustainable are possible (thanks to new and plan investigation and development. surveys and wall stratigraphic study widening. analysis) on the development of · Continue the urban excavation The quest for knowledge will pursue the structural phases and the campaign, to increase existing these main objectives: aspects of internal decoration, data and identify the necropolis particularly the epigraphs; areas. · Increasing knowledge about the · Explanations on the evolution of · Boost and increase the Santa Sofia complex. the most ancient building archaeological researches in the · Increasing knowledge about phases are foreseen with the Territory. archaeology and local heritage realisation of new in general. archaeological surveys and 8.1.6 CAMPELLO SUL CLITUNNO · Increasing knowledge about the analysis of the wall structures Site, buffer zone and Territory Territory. in the area to the north of the sanctuary. Despite the rich panorama that has These objectives will be pursued by already emerged, the potential of the means of actions taken at three In the buffer zone, the examination testimonies that still exist within the different territorial levels: site, buffer of knowledge on the walls will have Territory has led to the planning of a zone, and territory. In addition, there particular attention, this can be series of project aimed at will be network action. increased by constant control of investigating and improving The expected result of these actions building in relation to the planning understanding of the Longobard is the creation of a unique and running of previous urban period. management system for knowledge archaeology. The first objective concerns the and information about local cultural collection and computerization of heritage and that this local system In the Territory of Monte known data (and data that will be will be part of the general “Territorial Sant’Angelo, apart from the acquired), using and database Information System” relating to the memorisation of known data, the system, which allows rapid “Italia Langobardorum” site. optimisation of research aimed at the management of archives and easy A virtual library will be included in identification of Longobard consultation. the system to create a national fund settlement