Archaeological Excavation of the Public Baths -  Carsulae Italy
In Collaboration With Valdosta State University

Project Director: Jane Whitehead
Project Architect: Max Cardillo

Carsulae was a medium size city, built along the via Flaminia in the 2nd Century B.C. as part of  the Roman colonization of Umbria. It was abandoned in the 2nd Century A.D. after  earthquakes and sink holes destroyed the city. Carsulae is one of the principal archaeological sites in Umbria.

The site has been explored at various times since the 18th Century.  The most important excavation  was done  from the 1950s to the 1970 by Umberto Ciotti. After a hiatus of thirty years, a new campaign is starting with the excavation of the Public Bath Area. It will be directed by Prof. Jane Whitehead ,Valdosta State University. UWM will collaborate on all phases of the work.

In 2004 work began by clearing  the vegetation  and  doing a surface survey of the site. The excavation campaign will start 2005 and will involve the complete excavation, documentation and conservation of the site and structures. Work is expected to last several years.

We do not know much about the Public Baths. They were partially excavated in the 1970s however  little documentation remains. A theory  claims that Carsulae was home to an ancient curative waters cult, if this is correct the baths probably had an important function in such institution.

• Site plan of Carsulae

• Detail topographic map of public baths area

• Photos Excavation 2005 Season

• Carsulae Excavation Website

Contact information:

Prof. Jane K. Whitehead
MCL Dept., Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 31698
USA
229-249-4915
229-333-5948
jwhitehe@valdosta.edu

Prof. Max Cardillo
Director, San Gemini Preservation Studies Program
International Institute for Restoration and Preservation Studies
203 Sevnth Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718 768 3508
mcardillo@iirpsemail.org
USA
mcard@uwm.edu