Passeggiando per INTERAMNIA con Vincenzo Torrieri (parte I) 4K

This video is a detailed archaeological tour of the ancient city of Interamnia (modern-day Teramo, Italy), led by an expert. It explores the city's origins, development, and significant sites from the Iron Age through the Roman period. The tour covers various locations, including the old city center, excavation sites, and ancient roads, providing insights into the city's layout, architecture, and cultural practices. The narrator discusses important archaeological finds, architectural techniques, and the historical context of Interamnia's development.
Key Points
#### Origins and Early Development of Interamnia
[01:09] The tour begins at the Roman theater of Interamnia, discussing the city's ancient name and ethnic roots.
[03:25] The birthplace of Teramo is identified at Largo Madonna delle Grazie, with settlements dating back to the late Bronze Age.
[05:55] Excavations in Via Orto Agrario revealed evidence of the proto-urban settlement of the Pretuzi people.
#### Urban Structure and Architecture
[09:00] The ancient city was built on urban terraces, with levels descending from southeast to northwest.
[12:29] The tour examines the southern limits of the promontory, explaining the significant height difference between the city and the surrounding area.
[15:01] Discussion of the powerful substructures that supported the urban terraces, showcasing Roman engineering techniques.
#### Archaeological Sites and Findings
[23:34] The archaeological site at Madonna delle Grazie is described, featuring structures from both Republican and Imperial Roman periods.
[26:25] A monumental temple at the entrance of Interamnia is explored, dating from the late Republican period.
[32:22] The tour examines Iron Age burial sites, including tumuli with stone circles, providing insights into ancient funeral practices.
#### Roman Road and Necropolis
[35:21] The ancient Roman road, part of the Via Salaria system, is discussed as an important communication route.
[37:57] The necropolis along the road is examined, explaining Roman funeral rites and monument types.
[41:12] Details of the road construction are provided, including its width and drainage system.
#### Notable Monuments and Inscriptions
[42:16] The first known Teramo resident, Cetrus Dama, is mentioned through an inscription on a sepulchral monument.
[43:29] A well-preserved sepulchral monument of the "dado" type is described in detail.
[45:28] The monument of Sextus Histimenius is highlighted as one of the most important in the necropolis, featuring a toga-clad statue.
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L'OPERA:
“Passeggiando per Hinteramnia con Vincenzo Torrieri”, ex funzionario archeologo del Ministero per i Beni Culturali. Il video-documentario, che è parte di un ampio progetto dal titolo "I BENI ARCHEOLOGICI DEL TERAMANO - Itinerari della memoria", è stato programmato e suddiviso in quattro parti o tappe, della durata di circa cinquanta minuti ognuna, per raccontare la storia della nostra Interamnia Praetut(t)iorum, o Interamna Praetut(t)ianorum, dalle origini alle fine del mondo romano: una storia vera e autentica raccontata direttamente dalle testimonianze materiali e monumentali che tutti, passeggiando, potranno riconoscere e ammirare.
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