Dolmen della Chianca, Megalithic monument in Bisceglie, Italy.
The Dolmen della Chianca features a quadrangular chamber with three vertical stone slabs supporting a large roof stone measuring 2.40 meters in width.
Archaeologists Francesco Samarelli and Angelo Mosso discovered this Bronze Age burial structure on August 6, 1909, leading to extensive excavations throughout 1910.
The site revealed six human skeletons, animal bones, pottery fragments, and stone knives dating back to 1200-1000 BCE, now exhibited at Bari Archaeological Museum.
Guided tours of the archaeological site last 90 minutes and require a minimum group of 26 students at 7 euros per person for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The left vertical slab contains two small openings that researchers believe were used for draining sacrificial blood during ancient ceremonial practices.
Location: Bisceglie
GPS coordinates: 41.19409,16.48735
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
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