Tana della Mussina, Prehistoric burial cave in Borzano of Albinea, Italy.
Tana della Mussina is a natural cave within gypsum rock formations of the lower Apennines in Reggio Emilia province. The hollow space contains multiple internal chambers formed within the limestone layers.
The cave was used as a burial site during the Copper Age and first examined scientifically in 1871 by archaeologist Gaetano Chierici. The excavation revealed skeletal remains of 18 individuals of different ages.
The cave served as a burial place during the Copper Age, where people cremated their dead and kept the bones on a gypsum altar.
Visitors can access the cave throughout the year, with guided tours arranged by the speleological group of Reggio Emilia. Proper lighting and sturdy footwear are recommended for exploring the underground chambers.
Among the findings are green stone axes, flint daggers, bone tools, and ceramic objects now held in the Civic Museum of Reggio Emilia. These items reveal the craftsmanship skills of the Copper Age inhabitants.
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