Two projects, one end: bringing the past into the present at Ulpia Traiana Sarmizegetusa
Résumé
The archaeological site at Ulpia Traiana Sarmisegetusa, being the most visited archaeological site in Romania has already proven its potential as a valuable resource for cultural tourism. The fact that the site is known almost to every Romanian as the place where the roman Emperor Trajan founded the capital of the newly conquest province of Dacia contributes certainly to this considerable popularity. In spite of its status as a place of memory (lieu de memoire), the site has more than one point that can be improved, starting with the ambiguity of "displaying" the monuments revealed through archaeological research and considered for in situ preservation and restoration process. Also one has to mention the lack of structures that could facilitate the comprehension of the ancient city. This paper focuses on two initiatives aiming to improve the general situation of the site, from a tourist perspective and museological valorization. The first one consists in the landscape creation around the site that would create a coherent visiting route, taking into consideration both the needs of tourists and of archaeologists who are still researching the area. The second one refers to the rehabilitation and development of the adjacent site museum, by reemploying an existing building. This new museum will facilitate not only the transmission of meaning and information about the site, but also the social interaction, without producing that fatigue often occurring during a museum visit. In addition to this, both projects are very well suited in relation with local context, past and present, as it is a Roman city in a rural environment. Also, both of them are providing opportunities for implementing a large range of cultural animation activities, which are quite scarce on archaeological sites in Romania.
Domaines
Héritage culturel et muséologie
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