Stromboli: new excavation campaign on a prehistoric settlement

Stromboli: new excavation campaign on a prehistoric settlement

This summer an archaeological campaign on Stromboli (Aeolian Islands) will investigate an important prehistoric settlement, protected since 2016. The project is promoted by an international institution and led by an expert scientific director.

Campaign details

• Period: 20 June to 10 July 2026
• Promoting body: American Numismatic Society
• Scientific director: David Yoon
• Intervention area: archaeological site under protection since 2016
• Excavation permit: renewed by the Soprintendenza di Messina for three years

Finds and stratigraphy

Preliminary investigations revealed ancient domestic structures such as circular huts and stone walls, with later layers attributable to the Classical and Medieval periods. Reported finds include ceramic fragments and beads from the Aegean area, which help reconstruct contact networks and local chronologies.

Impact and prospects

The campaign aims to produce new data on island occupation sequences and central Mediterranean connections. Results are expected to inform conservation strategies, site management and future scientific publications.

Practical information

For official information on site access, protection measures and publications, contact the Soprintendenza di Messina or the project organizers. Location: Stromboli, Municipality of Lipari (ME). Approximate coordinates: 38.7925148, 15.214917.