Abruzzo, a land still intact due to its prolonged isolation, revealed itself to Ashby as a region rich in ancient traditions and monuments to be discovered. Aware of the precariousness of these places, the English archaeologist left no aspect undocumented, and as a keen observer, he took notes and photographed everything he witnessed.
Text by V. Tordone
Photo by Thomas Ashby, Sulmona (AQ), Porta Napoli, 1901, TA-1397
