Il Paesaggio storico della via Portuense a Roma: fonti e strumenti per la valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale in un contesto urbano in trasformazione

The territorial context of this research is a part of the south-western suburbs of Rome, which includes the suburban section of the ancient Via Portuensis within the fourth mile; the area roughly corresponds to the limits of the modern Portuense district.The research is focused on the potential of a landscape study which uses a wide range of data from recent excavations, many of which are still unpublished, balancing research scopes with protection and valorization of cultural heritage. On the basis of the collection and systematization of scientific information, with regard to cartographic, archival, and archaeological sources, the research has been focused on the potential of enhancement and valorization of an urban area: so, a valorization plan has been set, and a virtual exhibition, accessible via web, has been designed. The virtual exhibition starts from the story of the territory, with a focus on some "key sites" on the ancient Via Portuense.The collected data, translated into digital format, were published on SITAR webgis portal that guarantees their dissemination.