Sabina Magrini paleographist. The Contribution for the Study of the Medieval Jewish Cemetery of Bologna

Abstract

The discovery of the medieval Jewish cemetery of Bologna, which took place between 2012 and 2014 and was announced in 2017, represents a significant achievement in recent Italian archaeology. The site, one of the largest in Europe from this period, bears witness to the historical Jewish presence in the city and to the violent dynamics of memory erasure following the 1569 expulsion. The project combined scientific rigor with ethical sensitivity, culminating in the reburial of the human remains. Particularly noteworthy was the contribution of Sabina Magrini, who provided a key paleographic interpretation of one of the finds, demonstrating the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue and the value of collaboration between research and institutions.