SIRIS-Project

31/08/2026

Thank you for you Attention EAA2026!

Presenting the SIRIS Project on such a massive platform was a true highlight for us. Sharing our work with a full room-and discussing our results in an inspiring discussion reminded us why we do what we do.

A special thank you to Aura Piccioni for organizing this especially moving session in memory of Clemente Marconi.

Huge thanks to the organizers, our fellow researchers, and everyone who stopped by to connect. On to the next chapter!

Archaeology

27/08/2026

🏛️ Exciting News from the SIRIS Project!

We are honored to announce that our team will be presenting at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA 2026) in Athens. 📍

Our talk will be part of Session 45: Anchors of Memory: Sanctuaries, Monuments and Votives in the Construction of Cultural Identity in the Ancient Greek World.

We look forward to presenting our paper:
🎙️ "A Cultic Center in Motion: The Sacred Area of the Sanctuary of Demeter at Siris-Heraclea in the Archaic Period"

Join us as we explore the spatial evolution of the sacred area and its role in shaping cultic identity during the Archaic period. We look forward to engaging with colleagues and contributing to key discussions on ancient sacred landscapes! 🌾✨

📍 EAA 2026 | Athens, Greece
📅 Session 45: Anchors of Memory
⏰ Time: 11:15 AM

18/08/2026

🏆 Due riconoscimenti estivi per due membri del SIRIS-Project!

Con grande piacere segnaliamo due riconoscimenti ricevuti questa estate da membri del nostro gruppo di lavoro, per attività e meriti legati ai rispettivi ambiti professionali.

Il Museo Nazionale della Siritide ha ricevuto il Premio Heraclea, ritirato dal suo direttore Carmelo Colelli, co-direttore del SIRIS-Project. Il riconoscimento premia il lavoro del Museo nella tutela, valorizzazione e comunicazione del patrimonio archeologico e culturale del territorio.

A Mary Padula, membro del SIRIS Project, è stato invece conferito a Marconia il Premio Elettra, nell’ambito della seconda edizione dell’iniziativa dedicata a cultura, identità e comunità.

Siamo felici di poter condividere questi bei riconoscimenti e ci congratuliamo con Carmelo e Mary!

22/07/2026

🇬🇧 English

Finds from the SIRIS Project votive deposit are now part of the exhibition „Orghia“!

A selection of finds from the Sanctuary of Demeter at Siris-Herakleia – uncovered during recent SIRIS Project excavations – is on display at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide, offering insight into current research and the ritual practices of the ancient Greek world.

Many thanks to Filippo Demma (Director of the Parco Archeologico di Crotone e Sibari) for the invitation, and to Carmelo Colelli (Director of the Museo della Siritide and Parco Archeologico di Herakleia) for his continued support of the SIRIS Project – carried out in collaboration with the Musei Nazionali di Matera.

📍 Exhibition „Orghia“ – Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide

Parchi archeologici di Crotone e Sibari museitaliani Ministero della Cultura

🇮🇹 Italiano

I reperti del deposito votivo del SIRIS Project fanno parte della mostra „Orghia“!

Una selezione dei reperti provenienti dal santuario di Demetra di Siris-Herakleia – riportati alla luce durante le recenti campagne di scavo del SIRIS Project – è attualmente esposta al Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide. La mostra offre uno sguardo sui risultati più recenti della ricerca, nonché sulle pratiche cultuali e rituali del mondo greco antico.

Un sentito ringraziamento a Filippo Demma (Direttore del Parco Archeologico di Crotone e Sibari) per l’invito, e a Carmelo Colelli (Direttore del Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Siritide e del Parco Archeologico di Herakleia) per il continuo sostegno al SIRIS Project – condotto in collaborazione con i Musei Nazionali di Matera.

📍 Mostra „Orghia“ – Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide

08/07/2026

📰 Il **SIRIS-Project** è protagonista di un primo articolo pubblicato su *ANTIKE WELT & Archäologie in Deutschland*!

L'articolo offre una prima panoramica sulle più recenti scoperte della campagna di scavo 2026. Un contributo di approfondimento con i risultati della ricerca sarà pubblicato a breve sulla stessa rivista.

🔗 https://www.herder.de/wbg-magazine/aktuelles/2026/neue-erkenntnisse-zur-fruehgeschichte-sueditaliens-siris-project-entdeckt-archaische-befestigungen-und-aussergewoehnliche-votivfunde/



📰 The **SIRIS-Project** is featured in a first article in *ANTIKE WELT & Archäologie in Deutschland*!

The article offers a first glimpse of the latest discoveries from the 2026 excavation season. A detailed article presenting the research results will be published soon in the same magazine.

🔗 https://www.herder.de/wbg-magazine/aktuelles/2026/neue-erkenntnisse-zur-fruehgeschichte-sueditaliens-siris-project-entdeckt-archaische-befestigungen-und-aussergewoehnliche-votivfunde/

  Neue Erkenntnisse zur Frühgeschichte Süditaliens: SIRIS-Project entdeckt archaische Befestigungen und außergewöhnliche Votivfunde Neue Ausgrabungen des internationalen SIRIS-Project in Policoro liefern wichtige Erkenntnisse zur Frühgeschichte Süditaliens. Erstmals konnte ein bislang unbekan...

24/06/2026

🌃 The SIRIS Project at LNDW 2026 🌃

What a fantastic evening!

During this year’s Long Night of the Sciences, visitors had the opportunity to explore the exciting results of our recent excavation campaigns through a variety of interactive stations.

🏺 From current research findings and archaeological artefacts to their scientific analysis and 3D-printed replicas of selected finds that could be handled and examined up close, archaeology was brought to life.

📸 Digital animations and photographic displays also provided fascinating insights into the excavation process, illustrating how archaeological fieldwork is carried out and what kinds of knowledge can be gained from it.

🎨 Our youngest visitors were especially enthusiastic: inspired by ancient models, children were invited to paint small ceramic vessels and unleash their creativity.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our stand, engaged in inspiring conversations, and shared our enthusiasm for archaeological research. We are already looking forward to the next Long Night of the Sciences!

🇩🇪Das SIRIS-Project bei der LNDW 2026🇩🇪

Vielen Dank an alle Besucher:innen, die uns bei der diesjährigen Langen Nacht der Wissenschaften besucht haben!

🏺 An unseren Stationen konnten aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse, Fundstücke und 3D-gedruckte Repliken ausgewählter Funde entdeckt werden.

📸 Digitale Animationen und Fotoreihen boten spannende Einblicke in unsere Ausgrabungen und die archäologische Forschung vor Ort.

🎨 Auch die jüngsten Gäste waren mit Begeisterung dabei und gestalteten kleine Keramikgefäße nach antiken Vorbildern.

Wir freuen uns über das große Interesse, die vielen Gespräche und die Begeisterung für Archäologie – bis zur nächsten LNDW!

06/06/2026

Im Rahmen der Langen Nacht der Wissenschaften haben wir heute die Möglichkeit, unser Projekt zu präsentieren.
Das SIRIS-Project nimmt Sie mit auf eine Zeitreise in die antike griechische Stadt Siris am Golf von Tarent!
Erfahren Sie alles über die aktuelle Forschungs- und Lehrgrabung in Süditalien.

Highlights für Groß und Klein:
Kreativ-Ecke: Kinder können kleine Gefäße nach historischem Vorbild selbst bemalen.

Archäologie zum Anfassen: Verfolgen Sie den Weg eines unserer wichtigsten Funde von der Ausgrabung bis zum fertigen 3D-Druck zum Anfassen.

Expertengespräche: Diskutieren Sie mit unserem Team über Methoden und das Leben auf Grabung.

Kommen Sie vorbei und entdecken Sie Geschichte hautnah!

https://www.langenachtderwissenschaften.de/programm/detail/853bc743-a118-f111-9730-002248e60d03

02/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Vincenzo!

The SIRIS-Project team would like to thank you for your hospitality and support during our excavation campaigns in Policoro.

We wish you happiness, good health, and continued success in the year ahead!

Best wishes from all of us at the SIRIS Project!

08/05/2026

Siamo felici di condividere il comunicato ufficiale della Direzione Regionale Musei Nazionali Basilicata dedicato ai risultati della seconda campagna del SIRIS-Project a Policoro.

Un grazie speciale a tutti i partner istituzionali, agli studenti, ai collaboratori e alla comunità di Policoro che continuano a sostenere il progetto.

🔎 Comunicato completo:
https://museosiritide.beniculturali.it/siris-project-scoperte-straordinarie-a-policoro-portata-alla-luce-la-fortificazione-arcaica-e-la-struttura-piu-antica-del-santuario-di-demetra/

We are delighted to share the official press release of the Regional Directorate of National Museums of Basilicata dedicated to the results of the second excavation campaign of the SIRIS-Project at Policoro.

A special thanks goes to all institutional partners, students, collaborators, and the community of Policoro for their continuous support of the project.

21/04/2026

As our 2026 field campaign comes to an end, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to this year’s work.

🏺 A special thank you to our colleagues and collaborators — all archaeologists whose expertise and dedication were fundamental to the success of the campaign:

.antonio Valentina Garaffa, Stefanos Gimatzidis and Paolo Gull

Each of you has played a role in documenting, preserving, and interpreting the past, helping us bring new insights to light and share them with a wider audience.

Thank you for your dedication, curiosity, and support throughout this journey — both on and off the excavation site!