Lugana Vecchia, Archaeological site in Sirmione, Italy.
The prehistoric settlement at Lugana Vecchia extends over 125 by 90 meters and contains wooden posts made from oak, elm, and hornbeam.
Discovered in 1996 during underwater research, this Bronze Age settlement reveals numerous metal items including daggers, pins, and points from ancient inhabitants.
The site belongs to a network of pile dwellings around the Alps, representing common building techniques and social practices of prehistoric communities.
The Giovanni Rambotti Archaeological Museum in Desenzano del Garda displays artifacts recovered from the underwater excavations at Lugana Vecchia.
Located 100 meters from the current shoreline, this settlement contains evidence of metalworking activities and casting processes from prehistoric times.
Location: Sirmione
Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
GPS coordinates: 45.46806,10.61389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:47
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