Case Study.
The Search for the grave of ANDREAS VESALIUS
As demonstrated by the GPR-survey in 2018 at the most likely burial site of Andreas Vesalius, the further search of his grave is hindered by private constructions and public roads. However, more than 50 years after the devastating earthquake with the demolition of the Santa Maria delle Grazie, that part of the city changes fast. Also in 2018, a construction site, at less than 100 meters of the church, unveiled an early Christian (Palaeochristian), late Roman or early Byzantine grave, with two well preserved skeletons. To manifest our continued interest in the area, a remembrance plate at that spot may be helpful to permanently remind the local and national archaeological services.
As demonstrated by the GPR-survey in 2018 at the most likely burial site of Andreas Vesalius, the further search of his grave is hindered by private constructions and public roads. However, more than 50 years after the devastating earthquake with the demolition of the Santa Maria delle Grazie, that part of the city changes fast. Also in 2018, a construction site, at less than 100 meters of the church, unveiled an early Christian (Palaeochristian), late Roman or early Byzantine grave, with two well preserved skeletons. To manifest our continued interest in the area, a remembrance plate at that spot may be helpful to permanently remind the local and national archaeological services.
