PRESENTAZIONE DEI LUOGHI E STORIA DEGLI STUDI

Abstract

The territory of Casagiove, known in ancient times as Casanova, borders the vast park of the Royal Palace of Caserta. It was
part of the ager Campanus, about 4 km from the eastern gate of Capua, from which the Via Appia extended, also passing through
the area under investigation. The contribution outlines its morphological features, from the wide flatlands to the junction with the
steep slopes of the Tifatini Mountains.
Historical cartography help in reconstructing the original appearance of the territory, which underwent significant changes in
the twentieth century due to intense urbanization and the presence of extensive quarries.
The first archaeological reports are attributed to F.M. Pratilli in the late eighteenth century. He was also responsible for the
mistaken association of Casagiove with Casa Jovis, a hypothesis that was later adopted uncritically by most scholars. The chapter
outlines the history of archaeological studies and discoveries, mainly burials, proposing a critical examination.

Keyword: Casagiove, ager Campanus.