Wednesday, 11 June 2025 Students at the Archaeological Park of Simonov Zaliv!

In collaboration with the Science Centre of the University of Primorska and Faculty of Humanities (FHŠ) Agronomy students actively participated in field exercises to tidy up the surroundings of the archaeological park at Simonov Zaliv, situated on the site of an ancient Roman seaside villa. The students prepared raised garden beds and planted various herbs and medicinal plants known to the ancient Romans, including chives, lovage, savoury, celery, thyme, oregano, and chamomile.

Additionally, they created part of a sensory path using myrtle, rosemary, sage, and lavender to enhance visitors' experience by allowing them to engage with the scents, textures, and stories of the Mediterranean past. Through their work, the students gained insights into Roman life. They demonstrated that an archaeological park can serve as a vibrant and valuable learning environment, where the past and cultural heritage intertwine with agronomy.

The project is co-financed by the Republic of Slovenia, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, and the European Union – NextGenerationEU. The project is implemented in accordance with the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) under the development area Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, component Strengthening competencies, in particular digital competencies and those required by the new professions and the green transition (C3 K5), for the investment measure Investment F. Implementation of pilot projects, the results of which will serve as a basis for the preparation of a roadmap for the reform of higher education for a green and resilient transition to a Society 5.0: project Pilot Projects for the Reform of Higher Education for a Green and Resilient Transition.