Articles by Vincenzo Gentile

The fortress of Ighram Aousser is located in Morocco, 10 km W of M’rirt and 120 km S of Meknés, on the so-called mines route. The lack of an organic and complete documentation and a concrete need to acquire new data about unexplored areas have required a multi-methodological research including the analysis of historical sources, archaeological surveys, topographic investigations, laser scanner modelling and geophysical prospections. All data were stored in a Geographic Information System, which allowed spatial analyses and the creation of thematic maps. The integrated geoarchaeological approach has led to a new archaeological map providing an updated view of the rich archaeological heritage in that territory. The article also offers a complete account of the valorization processes, the international promotion of the site and its long-lasting mining tradition.

Since 2016, an extensive survey has been conducted at the archaeological site of Doclea in the areas between the forum, the basilica, the Capitolium, the thermae and the walls of the city, as well as around the eastern medieval churches, and in the S part of the temple of Dea Roma and of the private house. GPR results have produced a detailed and extensive plan of hidden structures (walls, roads, ditches and gullies) inside the walls of the city. The knowledge of these features is of great worth in promoting archaeological excavations and projects of valorisation for the site.