Castel di Guido

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Castel di Guido, Archaeological zone in northwestern Rome, Italy.

Castel di Guido extends across multiple municipal districts of Rome, characterized by a blend of urban development and preserved natural landscapes at coordinates 41.901958, 12.284861.

The archaeological excavations conducted between 1979 and 1991 revealed collections of tools and artifacts dating back 400,000 years to the Middle Pleistocene period.

The site contains evidence of early human technological advancement through 98 distinct elephant bone tools, demonstrating sophisticated manufacturing techniques from the Neanderthal period.

The location sits 20 kilometers from central Rome, offering accessibility to visitors while maintaining connection to public transportation networks and local amenities.

The archaeological findings include specialized bone tools carved from straight-tusked elephants, representing manufacturing methods that preceded similar techniques by 100,000 years.

Location: Roma Capitale

Inception: September 13, 1961

Shares border with: Santa Maria di Galeria, Casalotti, La Pisana, Ponte Galeria

GPS coordinates: 41.90196,12.28486

Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:02

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