The Mound at the Temple of Athena at Paestum: The first five Steps in the Research Design

Research at the Temple of Athena in Paestum, Italy, has uncovered significant insights into the large artificial mound at the site, offering new perspectives on its construction and purpose. The study, conducted over five field seasons from 2017 to 2019, employed a multi-phase approach combining ground-penetrating radar (GPR) surveys, hand-made cores, and machine-made deep cores, followed by targeted excavations. These methods revealed the mound's complex structure and its integration into the broader landscape of Paestum, contributing to a deeper understanding of ancient urban planning and architectural practices in the region.

Albert Ammerman. (2021). The Mound at the Temple of Athena at Paestum: The first five Steps in the Research Design. GROMA: Documenting Archaeology, 5. https://doi.org/10.32028/groma-issue-5-2020-1354