Areté, through employment of the most modern non-invasive means of archaeological investigation, offers a preventive verification service in relation to the archaeological significance of a site, in accordance with artt. 95, 96 of D. Lgs n. 163 of 12/04/2006. We offer services directed towards the drafting of town planning schemes and territorial co-ordination projects.
We also produce maps of at-risk archaeology, necessary before starting a construction plan. These maps are prepared professionally in compliance with D.M. 60/2009.
Within preventive archaeology, Areté makes use of traditional methods of investigation, such as bibliographical and archival research, archaeological survey, preparing thematic maps of various scale, and technical reports as required by law. 
Additionally, through utilisation of specialised personnel, modern methods of non-invasive geophysical survey are also employed, such as ground-penetrating radar (georadar), magnetometry and electrical resistivity.In carrying out contracts relating to preventative archaeology, delivery times are guaranteed to be compatible with the needs of clients, vouchsafed by the Superintendency (Monuments and Fine Arts Department), by which we are accredited.