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Papers by Salvatore Basile

ArcheoLogica Data , 2024

This article explores the use of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre to reconstruct the Apuan-Ver... more This article explores the use of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre to reconstruct the Apuan-Versilian (Stazzema, Italy) landscape in the first half of the 19th century. Through the creation of a Historical GIS, the research team from the MAPPA Lab at the University of Pisa vectorized the road network, buildings, and cadastre parcels, providing a foundation to analyse agrarian and settlement structures. The study area, located above 500 m asl in the Apuan Alps, reflects socioeconomic dynamics of the period, highlighting changes due to political-economic strategies. The digitisation of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre provides insights into property, land use, and agrarian structure. This work is part of a broader study aimed at analysing the processes of "abandonment" that have affected the Versilian slope of the Apuan Alps, at least since the post-World War II period. The vectorization of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre provides a picture of the landscape in the first half of the 19th century, to be used not only as the oldest informational layer in the development of an Historic Landscape Characterisation but also as a tool to understand, in a diachronic perspective, the ongoing processes of renegotiation between humans and the environment that have led to the formation of the current landscape.

Archeologia e Calcolatori, 2023

Mountain archaeology has a long research tradition and in recent years the number of studies on t... more Mountain archaeology has a long research tradition and in recent years the number of studies on this topic has increased considerably, shedding new light on the dynamics of mountain’s communities. Versilia and Garfagnana districts (Lucca, North-Western Tuscany) largely fall between the Apuan Alps and the Apennine ridge. Although these territories have never been systematically investigated, the collection of all available archaeological legacy data indicates a settlement pattern of undoubted interest for the Roman times. This paper aims at exploring the settlement pattern of these mountain territories, integrating Point Pattern Analysis and Logistic Regression to achieve a predictive map of archaeological presences and to analyse their interrelations with the environment. Analyses prove the spatial dependence of finds with geomorphological and pedological variables, but also with the distance to major watercourses and solar irradiation. Based on the considered variables, the predictive map confirms that the foothill and gentler slopes facing E-SE areas have suitable characteristics for permanent settlement. Moving towards the more inland and higher altitude territories, the non-event areas increase proportionally, especially along the ridges, and the steeper, north-facing areas. Thus, the results make it possible to integrate the archaeological framework, clarifying human-environment dynamics, and directing new studies.

European Journal of Post-Classical Archaeologies, 2022

Located in northern Tuscany, the city of Lucca represents a perfect case study to understand the ... more Located in northern Tuscany, the city of Lucca represents a perfect case study to understand the development of the late antique funerary landscape. Although numerous
burials are known for the 5th-7th century timespan, few studies have explored the factors
that led to the formation of several cemetery areas within urban and suburban spaces.
This study thus aims to investigate spatial interactions among burials and assess the
role of urban and suburban elements in creating funerary landscapes through Point Pattern Analysis.

FOLD&R Fasti On Line Documents & Research, 528, 2022

Since the 20th century ‘80s the Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has bee... more Since the 20th century ‘80s the Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the place of findings and rescue excavations. Such discoveries testify the long-lasting history of this sector of the ancient suburb from the Iron Age to the Early Middle Age, with a consistent Roman phase.
Core reading performed and geoelectrical investigation outlined that the area was crossed by a large fluvial channel, the disappeared Auser river. Investigated areas are located to the East (Area 4) and the West (Area 5) of the water course, offering a wide picture of the ancient landscape.
From our investigation a complex stratigraphic sequence emerged: it was possible to recognise a fluvial landscape consisting of river bank protection structures, piers, navalia, and the probable remains of a via helciaria. Such evidence are significantly related to the close site of the Roman shipwrecks of Pisa San Rossore, dating from the second century BC. to the 5th century AD.

ΑΓΩΓΗ, 2022

Between the 1980s and early 2000s, in the northwestern suburb of Pisa (ex Scheibler), numerous ar... more Between the 1980s and early 2000s, in the northwestern suburb of Pisa (ex Scheibler), numerous archaeological excavations were conducted. Except for a few reports on the initial investigations, the results are unpublished. Recently, the building of a new university facility in the area has initiated a reexamination of this previous research. Using a GIS system and the classification and quantification of the finds, a meticulous "mending" of the data has allowed for the reconstruction of reliable stratigraphic sequences for Areas 2 and 3, providing an overall view of the area. The analysis of the data reveal a complex long-lasting stratigraphic sequence, which includes a Late Archaic settlement, a Roman building complex, drainage channels, a Lombard necropolis, and Medieval productive activities.

F. Fabiani, G. Gattiglia (Eds.) Pae-saggi urbani e rurali in trasformazione. Contesti e dinamiche dell’insediamento letti alla luce della fonte archeologica. , 2021

During the last 40 years, the plain area around Lucca has been deeply investigated. Immediately a... more During the last 40 years, the plain area around Lucca has been deeply investigated. Immediately after the foundation of Luca, the centuriation of the ager served two purposes: the assignation of land to the colonists,
and the gathering and management of the river Auser waters. The Auser and the settlement constitute a changing and delicate system, which will characterise the history of this land for centuries.
This intervention focuses on the relationship between the river and the settlement, in the period that goes from the foundation of Lucca (180 BC) to the end of the VI cent. AD.

FOLD&R Fasti On Line Documents & Research, 501, 2021

The Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the site of discoveries an... more The Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the site of discoveries and rescue excavations since the 1980s. These testified to the long-lasting history of this sector of the ancient suburb – formerly crossed by the Auser river – from the Iron Age to the Early Middle Age, with a consistent Roman phase. The 2020 campaign was the first planned stratigraphic excavation to take place on this site. It was carried out in order to verify the hypothesis that a villa existed on the site and to define both the chronology and the nature of the human settlement in the area. We have thus been able to investigate a complex stratigraphic sequence: the walls and the very well-preserved floor of a farmhouse can be dated back to the Late Republican period. This building was deliberately abandoned during the early decades of the Imperial period, when a new compound with huge walls and a brick, well-developed drainage system was constructed. Between the 3rd and the 4th centuries AD more floods caused the partial destruction of the building. During the 7th century AD a new structure in perishable building materials associated withTunisian fine table ware and amphorae and soapstone cooking pots marked a new occupation of the site, which was finally destroyed by a further alluvial event.

ArcheoLogica Data, 2021

In 2017, the Department of "Civiltà e Forme del Sapere" of the University of Pisa carried out an ... more In 2017, the Department of "Civiltà e Forme del Sapere" of the University of Pisa carried out an archaeological campaign at the so-called Terme di Nerone, the only Roman building still partially standing in the urban area of Pisa. The main goal of this investigation was to solve some of the open questions about the chronology, the phases, the plan of the Baths, and the specific function of some of the rooms. Nevertheless, the excavation was a precious opportunity to investigate the transformations of an important sector of the town over the centuries. After their defunctionalization in the late antiquity, indeed, the building was occupied by a necropolis; in the medieval and modern age the ruins were occupied again, then they were almost completely demolished and subsequently rediscovered between the end of the nineteenth century and the 40s of the twentieth century. In this paper the stratigraphic sequence and phase maps of the Area 1 of the excavation is presented, accompanied by the complete archaeological record.

by Davide Gangale Risoleo, Ippolita Raimondo, Paolo Liverani, Greta Balzanelli, Antonio Campus, Germana Sorrentino, Valentina Limina, Michele Abballe, Silvia Berrica, Roberto Busonera, Marco Cavalazzi, Celeste Fiorotto, Paola Guacci, Lorenza La Rosa, federica matteoni, Riccardo Montalbano, Rosanna Montanaro, Diego Romero Vera, Eugenio Tamburrino, Magda Vuono, Grazia Savino, Salvatore Basile, and LANDSCAPE UNA SINTESI DI ELEMENTI DIACRONICI

ΑΓΩΓΗ X-XI (2013-2014), 2019

This paper analyses the metrology of some of the most representative buildings, both public and p... more This paper analyses the metrology of some of the most representative buildings, both
public and private, of Agrigentum, Lilybaeum and Tyndaris in the timespan II century
B.C. to IV century A.D. This research proves that pre-Roman measures survived for a
long period in the first two cities, while they disappeared quite soon in the third city after
the Roman conquest. Either way, these survivals do not mean that the Roman system was
not used at all, as it seems to have been employed for buildings which were particularly
symbolic of the new dominant culture. Relying on these records, this paper aims to
reconstruct a specific aspect of Roman Sicily’s society: the workforce cultural belongings.

FOLD&R Fasti On Line Documents & Research, 410, 2018

The first archaeological campaign at the so-called Terme di Nerone in Pisa took place in the mont... more The first archaeological campaign at the so-called Terme di Nerone in Pisa took place in the months of June and July 2017; this is the only Roman period building in Pisa that has kept his monumental structure until present time. The investigations carried out between the end of the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century left many gaps in the understanding of this monument: its floor plan, the destination of some of its spaces, its relationship with the city context, its dating, which is generically set between the I and the II centuries AD, and the knowledge of its late-antique and medieval life, which were totally ignored in the past. The excavation brought to light new spaces and new data on the building’s architecture; a necropolis occupying the ruins of the building during the late-antiquity was also identified. Finally, the research focused on the medieval and modern buildings that had incorporated the ancient structures, changing several times the urban landscape of this district of the town.

Dataset on MOD (Mappa Open Data archive) by Salvatore Basile

ArcheoLogica Data, 2022

MOD: http://mappaproject.arch.unipi.it/mod/Index.php

MOD: http://mappaproject.arch.unipi.it/mod/Index.php

Call for papers by Salvatore Basile

ALD è la rivista scientifica che offre uno spazio per condividere i propri dataset archeologici, ... more ALD è la rivista scientifica che offre uno spazio per condividere i propri dataset archeologici, pubblicando gratuitamente articoli Open Access e peer-reviewed. Scadenza: 31 Ottobre 2024.

Deadline: May 31st, 2023 https://www.mappalab.eu/en/archeologica-data/ ArcheoLogica Data offers r... more Deadline: May 31st, 2023 https://www.mappalab.eu/en/archeologica-data/ ArcheoLogica Data offers researchers and professionals the opportunity to publish Open Access and peer-reviewed articles free of charge, as required by the European community and desired by the ANVUR national directives.

ArcheoLogica Data, 2023

ArcheoLogica Data offers researchers and professionals the opportunity to publish Open Access and... more ArcheoLogica Data offers researchers and professionals the opportunity to publish Open Access and peer-reviewed articles free of charge, as required by the European community and desired by the ANVUR national directives. POTTERY AND BEYOND: Pottery is commonly considered as an index fossil for archaeological research. Its study requires an interdisciplinary approach to the reconstruction of operational sequences, productions, trade networks, as well as the usage of pottery and the identity of its users. The unravelling of questions related to the production and circulation of ceramics requires a holistic perspective, beyond geographic and chronological boundaries. The advent of digital tools has remodelled traditional approaches to the study of ceramics-and not just quantification methods-. Databases, artificial intelligence, and regressive models allow new analyzes, interpretations and syntheses.

ArcheoLogica Data | Vol. 2 by Salvatore Basile

ArcheoLogica Data , 2024

This article explores the use of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre to reconstruct the Apuan-Ver... more This article explores the use of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre to reconstruct the Apuan-Versilian (Stazzema, Italy) landscape in the first half of the 19th century. Through the creation of a Historical GIS, the research team from the MAPPA Lab at the University of Pisa vectorized the road network, buildings, and cadastre parcels, providing a foundation to analyse agrarian and settlement structures. The study area, located above 500 m asl in the Apuan Alps, reflects socioeconomic dynamics of the period, highlighting changes due to political-economic strategies. The digitisation of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre provides insights into property, land use, and agrarian structure. This work is part of a broader study aimed at analysing the processes of "abandonment" that have affected the Versilian slope of the Apuan Alps, at least since the post-World War II period. The vectorization of the Ferdinandeo-Leopoldino Cadastre provides a picture of the landscape in the first half of the 19th century, to be used not only as the oldest informational layer in the development of an Historic Landscape Characterisation but also as a tool to understand, in a diachronic perspective, the ongoing processes of renegotiation between humans and the environment that have led to the formation of the current landscape.

Archeologia e Calcolatori, 2023

Mountain archaeology has a long research tradition and in recent years the number of studies on t... more Mountain archaeology has a long research tradition and in recent years the number of studies on this topic has increased considerably, shedding new light on the dynamics of mountain’s communities. Versilia and Garfagnana districts (Lucca, North-Western Tuscany) largely fall between the Apuan Alps and the Apennine ridge. Although these territories have never been systematically investigated, the collection of all available archaeological legacy data indicates a settlement pattern of undoubted interest for the Roman times. This paper aims at exploring the settlement pattern of these mountain territories, integrating Point Pattern Analysis and Logistic Regression to achieve a predictive map of archaeological presences and to analyse their interrelations with the environment. Analyses prove the spatial dependence of finds with geomorphological and pedological variables, but also with the distance to major watercourses and solar irradiation. Based on the considered variables, the predictive map confirms that the foothill and gentler slopes facing E-SE areas have suitable characteristics for permanent settlement. Moving towards the more inland and higher altitude territories, the non-event areas increase proportionally, especially along the ridges, and the steeper, north-facing areas. Thus, the results make it possible to integrate the archaeological framework, clarifying human-environment dynamics, and directing new studies.

European Journal of Post-Classical Archaeologies, 2022

Located in northern Tuscany, the city of Lucca represents a perfect case study to understand the ... more Located in northern Tuscany, the city of Lucca represents a perfect case study to understand the development of the late antique funerary landscape. Although numerous
burials are known for the 5th-7th century timespan, few studies have explored the factors
that led to the formation of several cemetery areas within urban and suburban spaces.
This study thus aims to investigate spatial interactions among burials and assess the
role of urban and suburban elements in creating funerary landscapes through Point Pattern Analysis.

FOLD&R Fasti On Line Documents & Research, 528, 2022

Since the 20th century ‘80s the Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has bee... more Since the 20th century ‘80s the Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the place of findings and rescue excavations. Such discoveries testify the long-lasting history of this sector of the ancient suburb from the Iron Age to the Early Middle Age, with a consistent Roman phase.
Core reading performed and geoelectrical investigation outlined that the area was crossed by a large fluvial channel, the disappeared Auser river. Investigated areas are located to the East (Area 4) and the West (Area 5) of the water course, offering a wide picture of the ancient landscape.
From our investigation a complex stratigraphic sequence emerged: it was possible to recognise a fluvial landscape consisting of river bank protection structures, piers, navalia, and the probable remains of a via helciaria. Such evidence are significantly related to the close site of the Roman shipwrecks of Pisa San Rossore, dating from the second century BC. to the 5th century AD.

ΑΓΩΓΗ, 2022

Between the 1980s and early 2000s, in the northwestern suburb of Pisa (ex Scheibler), numerous ar... more Between the 1980s and early 2000s, in the northwestern suburb of Pisa (ex Scheibler), numerous archaeological excavations were conducted. Except for a few reports on the initial investigations, the results are unpublished. Recently, the building of a new university facility in the area has initiated a reexamination of this previous research. Using a GIS system and the classification and quantification of the finds, a meticulous "mending" of the data has allowed for the reconstruction of reliable stratigraphic sequences for Areas 2 and 3, providing an overall view of the area. The analysis of the data reveal a complex long-lasting stratigraphic sequence, which includes a Late Archaic settlement, a Roman building complex, drainage channels, a Lombard necropolis, and Medieval productive activities.

F. Fabiani, G. Gattiglia (Eds.) Pae-saggi urbani e rurali in trasformazione. Contesti e dinamiche dell’insediamento letti alla luce della fonte archeologica. , 2021

During the last 40 years, the plain area around Lucca has been deeply investigated. Immediately a... more During the last 40 years, the plain area around Lucca has been deeply investigated. Immediately after the foundation of Luca, the centuriation of the ager served two purposes: the assignation of land to the colonists,
and the gathering and management of the river Auser waters. The Auser and the settlement constitute a changing and delicate system, which will characterise the history of this land for centuries.
This intervention focuses on the relationship between the river and the settlement, in the period that goes from the foundation of Lucca (180 BC) to the end of the VI cent. AD.

FOLD&R Fasti On Line Documents & Research, 501, 2021

The Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the site of discoveries an... more The Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the site of discoveries and rescue excavations since the 1980s. These testified to the long-lasting history of this sector of the ancient suburb – formerly crossed by the Auser river – from the Iron Age to the Early Middle Age, with a consistent Roman phase. The 2020 campaign was the first planned stratigraphic excavation to take place on this site. It was carried out in order to verify the hypothesis that a villa existed on the site and to define both the chronology and the nature of the human settlement in the area. We have thus been able to investigate a complex stratigraphic sequence: the walls and the very well-preserved floor of a farmhouse can be dated back to the Late Republican period. This building was deliberately abandoned during the early decades of the Imperial period, when a new compound with huge walls and a brick, well-developed drainage system was constructed. Between the 3rd and the 4th centuries AD more floods caused the partial destruction of the building. During the 7th century AD a new structure in perishable building materials associated withTunisian fine table ware and amphorae and soapstone cooking pots marked a new occupation of the site, which was finally destroyed by a further alluvial event.

ArcheoLogica Data, 2021

In 2017, the Department of "Civiltà e Forme del Sapere" of the University of Pisa carried out an ... more In 2017, the Department of "Civiltà e Forme del Sapere" of the University of Pisa carried out an archaeological campaign at the so-called Terme di Nerone, the only Roman building still partially standing in the urban area of Pisa. The main goal of this investigation was to solve some of the open questions about the chronology, the phases, the plan of the Baths, and the specific function of some of the rooms. Nevertheless, the excavation was a precious opportunity to investigate the transformations of an important sector of the town over the centuries. After their defunctionalization in the late antiquity, indeed, the building was occupied by a necropolis; in the medieval and modern age the ruins were occupied again, then they were almost completely demolished and subsequently rediscovered between the end of the nineteenth century and the 40s of the twentieth century. In this paper the stratigraphic sequence and phase maps of the Area 1 of the excavation is presented, accompanied by the complete archaeological record.

by Davide Gangale Risoleo, Ippolita Raimondo, Paolo Liverani, Greta Balzanelli, Antonio Campus, Germana Sorrentino, Valentina Limina, Michele Abballe, Silvia Berrica, Roberto Busonera, Marco Cavalazzi, Celeste Fiorotto, Paola Guacci, Lorenza La Rosa, federica matteoni, Riccardo Montalbano, Rosanna Montanaro, Diego Romero Vera, Eugenio Tamburrino, Magda Vuono, Grazia Savino, Salvatore Basile, and LANDSCAPE UNA SINTESI DI ELEMENTI DIACRONICI

ΑΓΩΓΗ X-XI (2013-2014), 2019

This paper analyses the metrology of some of the most representative buildings, both public and p... more This paper analyses the metrology of some of the most representative buildings, both
public and private, of Agrigentum, Lilybaeum and Tyndaris in the timespan II century
B.C. to IV century A.D. This research proves that pre-Roman measures survived for a
long period in the first two cities, while they disappeared quite soon in the third city after
the Roman conquest. Either way, these survivals do not mean that the Roman system was
not used at all, as it seems to have been employed for buildings which were particularly
symbolic of the new dominant culture. Relying on these records, this paper aims to
reconstruct a specific aspect of Roman Sicily’s society: the workforce cultural belongings.

FOLD&R Fasti On Line Documents & Research, 410, 2018

The first archaeological campaign at the so-called Terme di Nerone in Pisa took place in the mont... more The first archaeological campaign at the so-called Terme di Nerone in Pisa took place in the months of June and July 2017; this is the only Roman period building in Pisa that has kept his monumental structure until present time. The investigations carried out between the end of the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century left many gaps in the understanding of this monument: its floor plan, the destination of some of its spaces, its relationship with the city context, its dating, which is generically set between the I and the II centuries AD, and the knowledge of its late-antique and medieval life, which were totally ignored in the past. The excavation brought to light new spaces and new data on the building’s architecture; a necropolis occupying the ruins of the building during the late-antiquity was also identified. Finally, the research focused on the medieval and modern buildings that had incorporated the ancient structures, changing several times the urban landscape of this district of the town.

ArcheoLogica Data, 2022

MOD: http://mappaproject.arch.unipi.it/mod/Index.php

MOD: http://mappaproject.arch.unipi.it/mod/Index.php

ALD è la rivista scientifica che offre uno spazio per condividere i propri dataset archeologici, ... more ALD è la rivista scientifica che offre uno spazio per condividere i propri dataset archeologici, pubblicando gratuitamente articoli Open Access e peer-reviewed. Scadenza: 31 Ottobre 2024.

Deadline: May 31st, 2023 https://www.mappalab.eu/en/archeologica-data/ ArcheoLogica Data offers r... more Deadline: May 31st, 2023 https://www.mappalab.eu/en/archeologica-data/ ArcheoLogica Data offers researchers and professionals the opportunity to publish Open Access and peer-reviewed articles free of charge, as required by the European community and desired by the ANVUR national directives.

ArcheoLogica Data, 2023

ArcheoLogica Data offers researchers and professionals the opportunity to publish Open Access and... more ArcheoLogica Data offers researchers and professionals the opportunity to publish Open Access and peer-reviewed articles free of charge, as required by the European community and desired by the ANVUR national directives. POTTERY AND BEYOND: Pottery is commonly considered as an index fossil for archaeological research. Its study requires an interdisciplinary approach to the reconstruction of operational sequences, productions, trade networks, as well as the usage of pottery and the identity of its users. The unravelling of questions related to the production and circulation of ceramics requires a holistic perspective, beyond geographic and chronological boundaries. The advent of digital tools has remodelled traditional approaches to the study of ceramics-and not just quantification methods-. Databases, artificial intelligence, and regressive models allow new analyzes, interpretations and syntheses.

ArcheoLogica Data, 2022

During antiquity, the floodplain of Lucca was crossed by numerous branches of the Auser river. Sc... more During antiquity, the floodplain of Lucca was crossed by numerous branches of the Auser river. Scholars recognised several paleo-channels in the area and proposed different possible paths of the river during the Roman period, relying on the study of place names and documentary sources, on the observation of Lucca's urban plan, on remote sensing, and archaeological excavations. Far from proposing a conclusive reconstruction of Lucca's ancient landscape, this research complements other studies and contributes to strengthening our knowledge of the paleo-fluvial system of the plain. This study aims to test a new methodology-based on logistic regression modelling-for assigning traces of paleo-channels to a given period based on selected geomorphological and archaeological variables.

ArcheoLogica Data, 2022

Since the 1980s, the Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the place... more Since the 1980s, the Area Scheibler, located in the Western outskirts of Pisa, has been the place of several rescue excavations and discoveries. Such discoveries testify the long-lasting history of this sector of the ancient suburb-formerly crossed by the Auser river course-with a consistent Roman phase. The 2020 campaign has been the first planned stratigraphic excavation of the Pisa Progetto Suburbio research project, aiming to define both the chronology and the nature of the human settlement in the area. The aim of this contribution is to provide a brief description of the stratigraphic sequence and of the data structure of the 2020 investigations, together with the archaeological documentation released in Open Data.

Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 2023

This book analyses all known archaeological information on Lucca and its ager from the foundation... more This book analyses all known archaeological information on Lucca and its ager from the foundation of the Latin colony in 180 BC until the Longobard conquest at the end of the 6th century AD. Using GIS, spatial analysis and geostatistics, it proposes a historical-archaeological and diachronic analysis of the territory.

FOLD&R Fasti On-Line Documents & Research, Archaeological Survey, 22, 2024

The archaeological investigation of the Versilian side of the Apuan Alps in northwestern Tuscany,... more The archaeological investigation of the Versilian side of the Apuan Alps in northwestern Tuscany, coordinated by the MAPPA Lab at the University of Pisa, started in 2020. The study aims at an archeo-anthropological exploration of the "middle mountain," considering it a socially constructed space with a dynamic ecological-relational dimension shaped by human and non-human interactions.The first phase, completed in October 2022, focused on surface surveys within the municipalities of Camaiore, Seravezza, and Stazzema. The methodology involves siteless surveying, documenting archaeological and environmental traces, and collecting oral histories. The ongoing second phase concentrates on the environmental archaeological framing of collected data to understand mountain landscape transformations over the past two centuries. Results reveal 467 topographic units emphasizing the modern and contemporary periods. The discussion explores the interconnectedness of these elements, highlighting the multifaceted landscape of the middle mountain, particularly in the contemporary era. Notable features include high pasture practices, agricultural terraces, charcoal-related activities, and the impact of the Gothic Line during World War II. The archaeological record vividly illustrates human abandonment, subsequent vegetation resurgence, and the rapid transformation of structures over time.