The Sant Gregori Roman villa, located in Burriana, will receive a new research boost thanks to a grant awarded by the Palarq Foundation to the Universitat Jaume I. The project will focus on analyzing archaeological materials from this significant site to deepen the understanding of its productive activities, particularly viticulture.
The Palarq Foundation, a private entity specializing in supporting excellent archaeological research, has selected 115 projects from across Spain for its 2025-2026 analytical grants call. Among the chosen projects is the study focused on the archaeological enclave in the capital of La Plana Baixa.
The project, titled 'Sant Gregori (Burriana, Spain). Towards an Interpretive Proposal as a Specialized Production Center for Winemaking,' will enable specialized analyses of materials recovered during excavations. The objective is to obtain new data on the economic activities carried out at the Roman villa and advance the study of its potential wine specialization. This research will contribute to expanding knowledge about one of the most important Roman sites in the Valencian Community.
The awarding of this grant further reinforces the Universitat Jaume I's commitment to researching Burriana's historical heritage. Scientific work at Sant Gregori has been ongoing for years through the Mediterranean Archaeology Chair, an initiative jointly promoted by the Burriana City Council, the Universitat Jaume I, and the Municipal Archaeological Museum of Burriana.
