Collective papers by Alessandro Maifredi
Khirbet Qumrân et Aïn Feshkha: Vol. IV A Cave 11Q. Archaeology and New Scroll Fragments, 2019
(Co-authored by Marcello Fidanzio, Marco De Pietri, Alessandro Maifredi, Benedetta Torrini).
The... more (Co-authored by Marcello Fidanzio, Marco De Pietri, Alessandro Maifredi, Benedetta Torrini).
The paper presents the results of the March 2017 excavation and exploration season at Cave 11Q (Qumran), led by Prof. Marcello Fidanzio and Prof. Dan Bahat.
Rivista Teologica di Lugano, 2017
The paper presents the report about the excavation campaign at Qumran cave 11Q, carried out from ... more The paper presents the report about the excavation campaign at Qumran cave 11Q, carried out from 9th to 19th March 2017 by the Istituto di cultura e archeologia delle terre bibliche of the Facoltà di Teologia di Lugano (ISCAB-FTL) and by the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI). Previous archaeological excavations, undertaken by Roland de Vaux (1956) and Joseph Patrick (1988 and 1991), were published in brief preliminary reports only. The 2017 archaeological campaign, complemented by speleological and geological investigation, enriched the dossier for the forthcoming final report. Among the main results are: the discovery of an upper chamber; the opening of a sounding in an area barely interested by previous excavations; the analysis of the entrance area and the natural factors which may concur to the closure of the cave; the documentation of 11Q morphology employing modern technology
(3D scan).
Papers by Alessandro Maifredi
Hypogea 2017, 2017
The historic city of Genoa is developed in the natural amphitheater bounded between the western r... more The historic city of Genoa is developed in the natural amphitheater bounded between the western ridge of the old Lanterna Promontory and the east ridge of Carignano hill. This historical amphitheater is characterized by several small catchments, from W to E: San Bartolomeo, San Lazzaro, San Teodoro, Lagaccio, Sant'Ugo, Carbonara, Sant'Anna and Torbido. These watercourses, modified over time in channels, flow culverted under the streets of different neighbourhoods: the name of alleys are often referred to their presences. All the brooks of historical centre flow fan-shaped into the Genoese port basin and show flood discharge ranging from 22 m3/s to 82 m3/s. The hidden hydrography is the memory of the urban development during the history of the city; is possible, through walls and heterogeneous construction methods, establish that the culverts were started since the Middle Ages. The culverted streams in the historical town of Genoa are typical artificial cavities: these underground structures show historical and scientific values and could represent an issue for cultural and economic developments. However these culverts may become a preferential area of geo-hydrological hazards, due to scarce hydraulic sections, land use change in the catchments, structural feature of the culverts and the acknowledged changing in rainfall regime in the Genoa Metropolitan area: so we can recognize a risk due to vulnerable elements on the surface. A better knowledge of these culverted streams in Genoa historical city becomes basilar for hazard and risk assessments related either to land planning activities either to the recognition of this important hypogeal cultural heritag
Notes from the 2017 Excavation of Cave 11Q
Since 1991, the Centro Studi Sotterranei of Genoa has conducted the exploration, survey and docum... more Since 1991, the Centro Studi Sotterranei of Genoa has conducted the exploration, survey and documentation of rock-cut and underground structures located in different regions of Turkey. The Ka.Y.A. project was begun in 2007, with the goal of the identification and the study of rock-cut sites around Ahlat in eastern Turkey, as completion of major archaeological excavations in the ancient city located on the northern shores of Lake Van. It is a vast area, at an altitude between 1,700 and 2,500 m.a.s.l. and wedged between massive volcanic systems. During the four years of research the team documented 395 rock-cut sites most of which date back to medieval and post-medieval times and relating to different cultures and religions: Armenian, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, Kara Koyunlu, Ak Koyunlu, and Ottoman. The results of the first survey campaign were completed in 2007 and published as BAR S2293 (2011). That volume is now supplemented by the data obtained during the second season in 2008, with the hope to publish as soon as possible the results of the subsequent missions completed in 2009 and 2010. Parallel Italian and English text.
The paper presents the report about the excavation campaign at Qumran cave 11Q, carried out from ... more The paper presents the report about the excavation campaign at Qumran cave 11Q, carried out from 9th to 19th March 2017 by the Istituto di cultura e archeologia delle terre bibliche of the Facoltà di Teologia di Lugano (ISCAB-FTL) and by the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI). Previous archaeological excavations, undertaken by Roland de Vaux (1956) and Joseph Patrick (1988 and 1991), were published in brief preliminary reports only. The 2017 archaeological campaign, complemented by speleological and geological investigation, enriched the dossier for the forthcoming final report. Among the main results are: the discovery of an upper chamber; the opening of a sounding in an area barely interested by previous excavations; the analysis of the entrance area and the natural factors which may concur to the closure of the cave; the documentation of 11Q morphology employing modern technology (3D scan).
Since 1991, the Centro Studi Sotterranei of Genoa has conducted the exploration, survey and docum... more Since 1991, the Centro Studi Sotterranei of Genoa has conducted the exploration, survey and documentation of rock-cut and underground structures located in different regions of Turkey. The Ka.Y.A. project was begun in 2007, with the goal of the identification and the study of rock-cut sites around Ahlat in eastern Turkey, as completion of major archaeological excavations in the ancient city located on the northern shores of Lake Van. It is a vast area, at an altitude between 1,700 and 2,500 m.a.s.l. and wedged between massive volcanic systems. During the four years of research the team documented 395 rock-cut sites most of which date back to medieval and post-medieval times and relating to different cultures and religions: Armenian, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, Kara Koyunlu, Ak Koyunlu, and Ottoman. The results of the first survey campaign were completed in 2007 and published as BAR S2293 (2011). That volume is now supplemented by the data obtained during the second season in 2008, with the hope to publish as soon as possible the results of the subsequent missions completed in 2009 and 2010. Parallel Italian and English text.
Proceedings of the International Congress in Artificial Cavities 'Hypogea 2017', Cappadocia (Turkey), March 6/8 2017, pp. 165-176, 2017
2017 / Bixio Roberto - Francesco Faccini - Alessandro Maifredi - Luigi Perasso - Stefano Saj - Ma... more 2017 / Bixio Roberto - Francesco Faccini - Alessandro Maifredi - Luigi Perasso - Stefano Saj - Mauro Traverso /
The hidden hydrography is the memory of the urban developemt during the history of the city: it is possible, through walls and heterogeneous construction method, establish that the culverts were realized starting since the Middle Ages. The culverted streams in the historical town of Genoa are typical artificial cavities: these underground structures show historical and scientific values and could represent an issue for cultural and economic developments.
Proceedings "Hypogea 2017", 2017
Proceedings of International Congress of Speleology in Artificial Cavities “Hypogea 2017” - Cappa... more Proceedings of International Congress of Speleology in Artificial Cavities “Hypogea 2017” - Cappadoce (Turkey), March 2017 - pp. 151-164
Geologia dell’Ambiente, supplemento 3/2017. SIGEA, Roma, 2017
"The tunnel-cistern of Goreme in Cappadocia (Central Turkey)"
Proceedings Convegno Nazionale 'Te... more "The tunnel-cistern of Goreme in Cappadocia (Central Turkey)"
Proceedings Convegno Nazionale 'Tecnica di idraulica antica’- Roma, in 18.11.2016
New discoveries on the techniques for realizing the ancient underground structures for the collection, conservation and distribution of water resources realized in the erosion valleys of the rock-cut site of Göreme, in Cappadocia.
Rivista Teologica di Lugano RTLu XXII, 2017
The paper presents the report about the excavations at Qumran cave 11Q, carried out from 9th to 1... more The paper presents the report about the excavations at Qumran cave 11Q, carried out from 9th to 19th March 2017 by the Istituto di cultura e archeologia delle terre bibliche of the Facoltà di Teologia di Lugano (ISCAB-FTL) and by the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI). Previous archaeological excavations, undertaken by Roland de Vaux (1956) and Joseph Patrick (1988 and 1991), were published in brief preliminary reports only. The 2017 archaeological campaign, complemented by speleological and geological investigation, enriched the dossier for the forthcoming final report. Among the main results are: the discovery of an upper chamber;
the opening of a sounding in an area barely interested by previous excavations; the analysis of the entrance area and the natural factors which may concur to the closure of the cave; the documentation of 11Q morphology employing modern technology (3D scan).
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Collective papers by Alessandro Maifredi
The paper presents the results of the March 2017 excavation and exploration season at Cave 11Q (Qumran), led by Prof. Marcello Fidanzio and Prof. Dan Bahat.
(3D scan).
Papers by Alessandro Maifredi
The hidden hydrography is the memory of the urban developemt during the history of the city: it is possible, through walls and heterogeneous construction method, establish that the culverts were realized starting since the Middle Ages. The culverted streams in the historical town of Genoa are typical artificial cavities: these underground structures show historical and scientific values and could represent an issue for cultural and economic developments.
Proceedings Convegno Nazionale 'Tecnica di idraulica antica’- Roma, in 18.11.2016
New discoveries on the techniques for realizing the ancient underground structures for the collection, conservation and distribution of water resources realized in the erosion valleys of the rock-cut site of Göreme, in Cappadocia.
the opening of a sounding in an area barely interested by previous excavations; the analysis of the entrance area and the natural factors which may concur to the closure of the cave; the documentation of 11Q morphology employing modern technology (3D scan).
The paper presents the results of the March 2017 excavation and exploration season at Cave 11Q (Qumran), led by Prof. Marcello Fidanzio and Prof. Dan Bahat.
(3D scan).
The hidden hydrography is the memory of the urban developemt during the history of the city: it is possible, through walls and heterogeneous construction method, establish that the culverts were realized starting since the Middle Ages. The culverted streams in the historical town of Genoa are typical artificial cavities: these underground structures show historical and scientific values and could represent an issue for cultural and economic developments.
Proceedings Convegno Nazionale 'Tecnica di idraulica antica’- Roma, in 18.11.2016
New discoveries on the techniques for realizing the ancient underground structures for the collection, conservation and distribution of water resources realized in the erosion valleys of the rock-cut site of Göreme, in Cappadocia.
the opening of a sounding in an area barely interested by previous excavations; the analysis of the entrance area and the natural factors which may concur to the closure of the cave; the documentation of 11Q morphology employing modern technology (3D scan).