Articles by Laura Sagripanti

This paper stems from the ongoing project ‘Atlante del Lazio: mappatura digitale dei beni archeologici’, which entails the digital mapping of the archaeological evidence from the Lazio region, dating between the 9th century BC and the 6th century AD, accessible via a digital platform that organizes the findings both in time and space. This objective aligns with the goals of Spoke 8, which focuses on developing methodological tools for cataloguing and reviewing archaeological data, specifically concerning the necropolises of Norchia and Poggio Montano, both located in the municipality of Vetralla (VT), within the Thiessen polygon referred to as ‘Blera’. From a methodological perspective, this paper presents two case studies, each relating to distinct chronological periods (the 8th-7th and 4th-1st centuries BC) and characterized by different funerary practices, which in turn necessitated tailored analytical approaches. The Poggio Montano case study, primarily based on planimetric data, allowed for relatively straightforward solutions. In contrast, the Norchia necropolis required a more complex methodology due to the architectural variety of the tombs, necessitating three-di- mensional graphic reconstructions of elevations and structural elements. Given the specificity of the evidence, the study adopted a localized, in-depth analysis that integrates a qualitative dimension onto a shallow quantitative entry.