Elena Grandi

Elena Grandi is a Researcher at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage within the Research for Global Challenges Sector. Her work focuses on medieval and historical archaeology, particularly in lagoon settlements like Comacchio and Formigine. She has conducted extensive excavations and analyses of medieval fortifications, urban layouts, and material culture. Her research explores trade networks, consumption patterns, and architectural transformations across late antiquity and the medieval period. Notable projects include the excavations at Comacchio’s Piazza XX Settembre and the study of medieval ceramics and glass in Venetian lagoons.

Her publications span critical editions of excavations, conference proceedings, and journal articles. Key topics include the role of Comacchio as an early medieval trade hub, the analysis of funerary practices in medieval cemeteries, and the reinterpretation of medieval episcopal complexes. Grandi collaborates on multidisciplinary projects combining archaeology with historical and environmental studies. Her work contributes to understanding regional dynamics, urban development, and cultural heritage preservation in Italy’s lagoon regions.