Save the Gladiator Tomb in Rome (Mausoleum of Marcus Nonius Macrinus on the Via Flaminia)
* Ministro Lorenzo Ornaghi, Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali
* dott. Luigi Malnati, Direttore Generale per le Antichita', Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali
* dott.ssa Mariarosaria Barbera, Soprintendente, Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Roma
* Anna Maria Buzzi, General Director, General Directorate of Management and Promotion of Cultural Heritage
* Gianni Alemanno, Mayor of Rome
* Marco Perina, Assessore alla Cultura del XX Municipio
The site of the "Gladiator tomb" is one of overwhelming cultural and historic value not only for Italy but for all of humanity. Given the response from the academic world and public enthusiasm since its discovery in 2008 for the incredible level of preservation of the site, quality of the tombs and section of Via Flaminia road, and identification of Marcus Nonius Macrinus' mausoleum (readily linked in the press with Academy Award®-winning actor Russell Crowe's Maximus Gladiator character from Ridley Scott's film Gladiator), we believe that the study of site should continue and the site should not be abandoned nor reburied.
Currently, the funding of cultural heritage in Italy (and the world) is, indeed, lamentably lacking, but the "Gladiator tomb" site is exactly the sort of discovery that serves to remind us we need to support heritage sites beyond the initial excavation, discovery, and study. And few discoveries around world have struck a chord with such a large worldwide audience. Conservation of the site merits further attention and discussion on costs and overall plans for the site should be open for further discussion.
We, the undersigned archaeologists, scholars, scientists, and members of the general public from all over the world now join with an increasingly large number of Italian citizens to raise our voices in protest against the covering of this unique site and we advocate a forum to discuss alternative solutions.
VERSIONE ITALIANA
Updates
March 26, 2013
We are heading toward our target of 5,000 signatures and need to maintain this momentum to force the Ministry to pay attention. Send the link to three people in your network right now. Post this petition on your Facebook feed to keep the pressure on Minister Ornaghi.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 12, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
December 10, 2012
December 9, 2012
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final surge to force the ministry to pay attention. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now. Send a text to three friends and tell them to add their names to the list.
29 Comments
Noi siamo figli della storia e ne facciamo parte, se non sappiamo preservare le nostre origini non esistiamo in questo presente.
My grandfather and great grandfather worked in the quarries in Carrara where I assume the marble for the tomb was taken.
Please save this site. Its historical significance is something we cannot afford to lose!
salviamo la nostra storia .... e' un patrimonio di tutta l'umanta'!!!!!possibile che gli addeti ai lavori non lo capiscano?
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Save the Gladiator Tomb in Rome (Mausoleum of Marcus Nonius Macrinus on the Via Flaminia)
* Ministro Lorenzo Ornaghi, Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali
* dott. Luigi Malnati, Direttore Generale per le Antichita', Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali
* dott.ssa Mariarosaria Barbera, Soprintendente, Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Roma
* Anna Maria Buzzi, General Director, General Directorate of Management and Promotion of Cultural Heritage
* Gianni Alemanno, Mayor of Rome
* Marco Perina, Assessore alla Cultura del XX Municipio
The site of the "Gladiator tomb" is one of overwhelming cultural and historic value not only for Italy but for all of humanity. Given the response from the academic world and public enthusiasm since its discovery in 2008 for the incredible level of preservation of the site, quality of the tombs and section of Via Flaminia road, and identification of Marcus Nonius Macrinus' mausoleum (readily linked in the press with Academy Award®-winning actor Russell Crowe's Maximus Gladiator character from Ridley Scott's film Gladiator), we believe that the study of site should continue and the site should not be abandoned nor reburied.
Currently, the funding of cultural heritage in Italy (and the world) is, indeed, lamentably lacking, but the "Gladiator tomb" site is exactly the sort of discovery that serves to remind us we need to support heritage sites beyond the initial excavation, discovery, and study. And few discoveries around world have struck a chord with such a large worldwide audience. Conservation of the site merits further attention and discussion on costs and overall plans for the site should be open for further discussion.
We, the undersigned archaeologists, scholars, scientists, and members of the general public from all over the world now join with an increasingly large number of Italian citizens to raise our voices in protest against the covering of this unique site and we advocate a forum to discuss alternative solutions.
VERSIONE ITALIANA
Updates
March 26, 2013
We are heading toward our target of 5,000 signatures and need to maintain this momentum to force the Ministry to pay attention. Send the link to three people in your network right now. Post this petition on your Facebook feed to keep the pressure on Minister Ornaghi.
Reached 1,000 supporters
December 12, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
December 10, 2012
December 9, 2012
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final surge to force the ministry to pay attention. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now. Send a text to three friends and tell them to add their names to the list.
29 Comments
I would like to sign the petition. I am a staunch historian from England. I would take great pleasure in signing this petition in hope that one day, the funds will be available to take this find further & learn much more of the Roman Empire & one of the most historic characters of this age. Kind regards, Mr Emery.
Noi siamo figli della storia e ne facciamo parte, se non sappiamo preservare le nostre origini non esistiamo in questo presente.
My grandfather and great grandfather worked in the quarries in Carrara where I assume the marble for the tomb was taken.
Please save this site. Its historical significance is something we cannot afford to lose!
salviamo la nostra storia .... e' un patrimonio di tutta l'umanta'!!!!!possibile che gli addeti ai lavori non lo capiscano?
If we don't hold on to these ancient sites, what have we got to hand down to our children and grandchildren. Words on a piece of paper or images on a screen are just not the same.
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I would like to sign the petition. I am a staunch historian from England. I would take great pleasure in signing this petition in hope that one day, the funds will be available to take this find further & learn much more of the Roman Empire & one of the most historic characters of this age. Kind regards, Mr Emery.