The Grotto of the Animals. A sixteenth century “hydraulic machine”

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  • GeCo Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48258/

Keywords:

CHEDAR, Cultural Heritage

Abstract

Set within a celebratory context of the Medici dynasty, the grotto is considered the prototype of artificial caves that, starting in the mid-16th century, spread across Italy and Europe.

It was built alongside the garden, designed by Niccolò Pericoli, known as Tribolo. Since 2013, the Villa has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Through the digital twin, it becomes possible to trace the historical path of the water, observe how it has changed over time, and document not only the material heritage, but also the intangible values of this intricate 16th-century hydraulic machine.

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Published

2026-01-08

How to Cite

The Grotto of the Animals. A sixteenth century “hydraulic machine”. (2026). Archeomatica, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.48258/

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