Naples and the Archaeological Park of the Metropolitan Area

Archaeological discoveries of considerable importance have been made during the underground excavations for the extension of Naples Metro system. The urban archaeological findings have helped to outline more carefully the events related to the arrival of Hellenic peopleinto the gulf of Naples. At the same time the findings had to be preserved and made known to tourists and residents, in order to valorize the great cultural heritage. Therefore the theme of the urban archaeological park has become particulary important. on the background of the knowledge of the huge archaeological system we propose a valorization process based on the daily relationship between residents/tourists and historic-cultural components. It should be a strafied archaeological park, distinguished at different levels, wich could promote, togheter with preexistent museums, the traditional places of archaeological and the arts within Neapolitan metropolitan area, in a participative way.