New discoveries with geophysics in the Accademia of Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli (Rome)

Geophysical surveys at Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli, Italy, have revealed the layout of subterranean service corridors beneath the Accademia building, a lesser-known structure within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This network, unique to the villa complex, was reconstructed for the first time using non-invasive geophysical techniques, offering new insights into the architectural and functional organization of one of Rome's most significant ancient sites. The study, conducted as part of a Master's thesis in Geo-technology, demonstrates the potential of geophysics in uncovering hidden features in archaeological contexts without disturbing the site.

De Franceschini, M., & Marras, A. M. (2010). New discoveries with geophysics in the Accademia of Hadrian’s Villa near Tivoli (Rome). Advances in Geosciences, 24, 3–13. https://doi.org/10.5194/adgeo-24-3-2010