The coexistence between Urban Function and Archaeological needs-Cases of Effective Integration of Archaeological sites into modern city growth Module 3a: Design and Archaeology: Narratives and techniques (original) (raw)

The paper examines the relationship between urban functions and archaeological needs, emphasizing the integration of archaeological sites into modern urban planning. Through three case studies — the Roman circus of Tarragona, pathways and landscaping in the Acropolis of Athens, and the Historic Urban Landscape of Ostia Antica — it discusses how interdisciplinary collaboration between architects and archaeologists can reconcile the preservation of cultural heritage with urban growth. The paper highlights successful strategies for incorporating archaeological context into urban environments, fostering social cohesion, and overcoming historical conflicts between development and conservation.