IN PICTURES – Prince Albert II of Monaco in Lucciana to inaugurate the archaeological museum
Le Prefect De CorsicaAmaury de Saint-Quentin, the parliamentarians, the president of the executive council of Corsica, Gilles Simeonithe bishop of Corsica, Bishop Bustillo and the city councilors of the main municipalities of the island had been invited by the mayor of LucianaJose Gallettito discover the building bearing the name of the late Prince Rainier III, a great enthusiast of archeology and am i of the’Island beauty.
If the museum was baptized thus it is in particular thanks to link maintained by the municipality of Luciana and the Principality of Monaco, twinned since 2009. “The rapprochement comes from the common worship that we have for Holy Dedicate to time patron saint of monaco and corsica. In addition, my father had a strong taste for archeology so it was only natural that we turned to us. Today, it is a very beautiful tribute that we pay him and a real pride, “ explains Prince Albert II of Monaco.
This new museum sounds like a consecration for the mayor of LucianaJose Gallettiwho had been patiently waiting for him for nearly 40 years. Indeed, although the idea germinated from the raw excavations in 1951 at Marianneit was not until 2012 that the project was labeled “Musée de France” by the Ministry of Culture, rjoiningI the other 8 on the island. The building permit was then issued in 2014 and the work completed in June 2021.
Enhancement of Mediterranean heritage
After unveiling the plaque that sits at the entrance to the museum, witnessed the blessing of the Bishop of Corsica and cut the ribbon, the Prince Albert II of Monaco was able to visit the collection in the company of the director of the museum. “I have seen the evolution of vsupper, but to see the result isyou a very moving moment. There is a fine collection and there are still excavation projects to be carried out. I think this is going to be an extremely important place not only for archaeology, but also for the history of Corsica and the enhancement of Mediterranean heritage,” launches the delighted prince.
In the building designed to take into account future ecological hazards, the fruits of the excavations from Mariana located a few hundred meters from the new building with geometric shapes are exhibited. The collection currently includes more than 8,000 inventoried entities, divided into two categories: museum objects and study objects. But the number of objects listed is intended to be evaluated according to the discoveries to come on the territory of Mariana.
Other selected partnerships
It is not the first time that the Prince Albert II of Monaco helps Corsica. Last January, his foundation had already received 5,000 euros for the renovation of the church of Matra in Haute-Corse.
Ecology is also a cause close to his heart. ” With l’intermediate of my foundation, we have already participated in various projects, particularly on the ecological and environmental level, on the preservation of various terrestrial and marine ecosystems. We will continue in this spirit and we have already discussed ideas for more sustainable tourism, the need for other infrastructures for the treatment of water or waste”, asure that the Prince who joined his principality at the end of the day.