A Story between Archaeology and Engineering: the Fruition of The Roman Theatre of Herculaneum

Preserving humanity’s historical memory means looking beyond the boundaries of individual disciplines. In these pages, we explain in a clear and accessible way the work carried out side by side by archaeologists, engineers, and physicists to reopen the Roman Theatre of Herculaneum to the public. This extraordinary monument is not merely a relic of the past: it is a living witness, capable of telling stories that span the centuries. Our contribution is just a small piece in the long and fascinating journey that traces the millennia-long history of this theatre.