by Maxmiliano Crocamo
Interviews: Elisa Lodi, Trieste’s Councilor for Public Property and Sports; archaeologist Roberto Micheli
Recent archaeological excavations in the heart of Trieste have revealed significant new findings connected to the early Christian Basilica complex, according to a press briefing held Monday afternoon at a construction site on Via Tigor.
City officials and heritage experts gathered to share the results of the ongoing collaboration between the Municipality of Trieste, the regional Superintendency for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape (Soprintendenza ABAP-FVG), and the contractor Omnia, which is overseeing the site’s development. The discoveries were made beneath the school building at 11 Via Madonna del Mare and the adjacent stretch of Via Tigor, in an area already recognized for its archaeological significance.
Speaking at the press conference, Elisa Lodi, Trieste’s Councilor for Public Property and Sports, emphasized the city’s commitment to preserving the integrity of the site. “The Municipality is working closely with the Superintendency and Omnia to enhance these archaeological finds, which are an essential part of Trieste’s history,” she said. “The preservation and future development of the site will not interfere with the functioning of the school, particularly in regard to its gymnasium and classrooms. The work is progressing in full compliance with the necessary guidelines.”
Valentina Minosi, Superintendent of ABAP-FVG, and archaeologist Roberto Micheli were also present to provide technical insights into the discoveries, which are part of the broader archaeological area long associated with the Paleochristian Basilica.
The site remains under the stewardship of the Superintendency, which will continue to evaluate and preserve the findings in coordination with local authorities. Further updates on the nature of the discoveries and plans for public access or exhibition are expected in the coming months.
