Ciampate del Diavolo, Archaeological site near Roccamonfina volcano, Italy
A sloped rock surface contains three distinct sets of fossilized human footprints embedded in volcanic deposits on the mountainside at Tora e Piccilli.
The footprints date back 350,000 years and were made by early humans, possibly Homo heidelbergensis, walking across cooling volcanic material after an eruption.
Local inhabitants named these marks Devil's Footprints as they believed only supernatural beings could walk on hot volcanic surfaces without burning.
The archaeological area spans 2,000 square meters at a 45-degree angle and contains 27 prints in the main trackway forming a Z-shaped descent pattern.
Among the preserved tracks are handprints where individuals supported themselves on the steep slope, representing the oldest known human hand impressions in stone.
Location: Campania
GPS coordinates: 41.33269,14.02491
Latest update: May 13, 2025 05:44
Cales
17.3 km
Santuario di Maria Santissima del Lattani
4.7 km
Cattedrale di Sessa Aurunca
13.1 km
Roman Theatre of Sessa Aurunca
13.5 km
Castello Pandone
16.7 km
Museum Sacrario Militare di Mignano Monte Lungo
9.1 km
Castle of Sessa Aurunca
13 km
Basilica di Santa Maria in Foro Claudio
13.8 km
Ancient Roman Theatre of Teano
10.2 km
Cathedral of St. Clement
9.7 km
Venafro Cathedral
16.9 km
Santa Maria della Ferraria
12.4 km
Parc agricole régional historique de l'olivier de Venafro
16.2 km
Archaeological Museum of Teanum Sidicinum
9.7 km
WinterLine Museum
17.2 km
Palazzina Liberty
16.9 km
Archaeological Museum of Venafro
17.1 km
Venafrum amphitheatre
16.8 km
San Giovanni Battista, Sessa Aurunca
13.1 km
War Museum Winterline Venafro
17.2 km
La Torricella
17.3 km
Ciampate del Diavolo
17 m
San Francesco
17 km
Ancient Roman theater of Cales
17.3 km
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
17.1 km
Sant'Agostino
13 km
Torre di Roccapipirozzi
11.6 km
Maria Santissima delle Grazie
12 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes