UT Project Somma Vesuviana

Since 2002, the University of Tokyo has led an international, interdisciplinary excavation at the northern foot of Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy. By combining archaeology, volcanology, and historical research, the team investigates a 2,000-year-old Roman site buried by eruption.

The project focuses on two central goals: reconstructing the long-term recovery process of an eruption-stricken community, and archaeologically examining the site believed to be the place where Augustus, the first Roman emperor, met his end.

Recent major discoveries have brought the team closer to confirmation. However, due to serious funding shortages, the excavation now faces the risk of suspension. Continued support is essential to keep the research going.

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https://utf.u-tokyo.ac.jp/project/pjt07