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The Roman shipyard of Stifone is an archaeological find of Roman origin〔The Roman origin of the area is confirmed from the words left by Tacito regarding the annexed river port. Moreover, the liable of the archaeological heritage of the municipality of Narni, Roberto Nini, has analysed in the year 2006 some samples of mortar taken in the area, determining the connection with the period. Same response has been given by a small equipe of experts on behalf of University of Perugia.〕 recently discovered in Umbria, in the municipality of Narni, inside an artificial channel adjacent the Nera River, about 900 metres down-river from the village of Stifone. Its position is just behind the remains of the river port of the ancient city of Narni. ==The shipyard in the local historiography== Even before the discovery, following some popular tales handed down through the centuries, it is indicative to note how the local historiography had already mentioned the ancient presence of a similar structure. The former major of Narni, Rutilio Robusti, asserted: "The origin of the word Stifone comes from the Greek and it has been used to indicate a place where timber boats and rafts were built to be sent towards Rome" (Rutilio Robusti, ''Narni, guida della città e dintorni'', 1924) That contribution has been taken up by other authors, as Italo Ciaurro〔Ciaurro I., ''La visita di Benito Mussolini a Terni'', 1932〕 and Guerriero Bolli, both of whom have mentioned the origin of the toponym, the second writing of a ''shipyard of Stifone'' although he was thinking of the Byzantine period.〔Bolli G., ''Narni, da Odoacre agli Ottoni'', 1992〕 Without any evidence to support the theory, the story of an ancient shipyard was never fully investigated, leaving only a general idea based on a few quotes. With Robusti's contribution, the normal thinking was that the site had perhaps been used for the construction of river rafts for the transportation of people and goods. Once the ruins were actually discovered, it was realized that due to the scale of the works and effort that had gone into building it, it may have been something more. The possibility that it had a connection to the Punic Wars shouldn't be excluded; for this reason, the volunteers who have been working to expand the knowledge of the site are hoping for more attention from archaeologists and public administrations. Being a unique and valuable find, it is important that it be dated as accurately as possible. The potential knowledge that may be gleaned from the site should not be underestimated. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Roman shipyard of Stifone (Narni)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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