Exploring the Past, Sharing Knowledge
Associazione “Cultura e Territorio” (ACT)
The Associazione “Cultura e Territorio” (ACT) is a community of archaeologists, researchers, professionals, students, and enthusiasts that is committed to the research, protection, and enhancement of cultural heritage.
Our mission is to:
- Advance the understanding of the archaeological landscape of the Fiora River valley and its evolution over millennia
- Train students in archaeological excavation techniques, survey methods, documentation, and conservation
- Engage and inform the local community
- Share our research with scholars and professionals
- Apply the latest technologies and software systems to support and enhance all of these activities
Our work focuses on the investigation, protection, documentation, and public interpretation of the archaeological heritage of southern Tuscany, with particular emphasis on the territory of Sorano and the Fiora Valley.
Our current research includes the excavation and study of Rocca Tédula, a medieval fortified settlement and one of the main fieldwork projects of the B.I.S.A. International School of Archaeology; the investigation and enhancement of La Biagiola, a multi-period archaeological site near Sovana; and extensive archaeological surveys in the Fiora Valley aimed at reconstructing the long-term development of settlement and landscape from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.
Alongside field archaeology, we are increasingly engaged in the digital documentation and preservation of cultural heritage, integrating GIS, photogrammetry, 3D modeling, laser scanning, remote sensing, and other non-invasive technologies into archaeological research, conservation, and public communication.
Through ACT and B.I.S.A., research, heritage protection, education, and public archaeology are brought together within a single, evolving programme devoted to understanding and safeguarding the cultural landscape of southern Tuscany.
Our research continues, with new questions to explore and new discoveries to share.
