Università Roma Tre

Module 1.- The archaeological sites (2 credits)
Man & Nature in the ancient world: evolution of such relationship. Problems due to plant colonization in archaeological sites due to biodeterioration problems. Positive effects due to plants in the conservation and valorisation of cultural heritage and nature conservation. Cultural sites as refuge site for nature. Development and management of archaeological sites.
Module 2.- Historical gardens and parks (2 credits)
The origin of the gardens. Historical excursus in the Assyrian - Babylon’s, Egyptian, Roman, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary ages. The botanical management in historical gardens and parks. The botanical catalogues (PG/B) in the historical gardens and parks.
Module 3 Field practical activities (2 credits)
Excursions in significant sites: Colosseum and Horti Farnesiani on the Palatine. The archaeological sites of Appia Antica. Visit in historical gardens in Central Italy for some thematic deepening.

La Biologia vegetale per i beni culturali (vol.II), 2005 G. Caneva (a cura). Ed. Nardini, Firenze
and references on case-studies