Archaeological Area of Poggio del Molino, Archaeological park in Piombino, Italy
The Archaeological Area of Poggio del Molino is an excavation site in Piombino situated on an elevated coastal plateau with remains from multiple periods. The site contains structures for living and working, along with bathing facilities that show how Romans organized their settlements by the sea.
The site began as a Bronze Age center for working with metals and later became an important Roman coastal settlement. Romans developed it further, constructing residences and specialized facilities that reveal how this location remained economically vital over many centuries.
The name comes from the distinctive hilltop that has watched over this coastline for centuries, representing a bridge between sea trade and local settlement. Walking through the site, you can see how people adapted to living here, from early coastal inhabitants to Roman entrepreneurs who built villas and workshops.
The site is accessible on foot with pathways connecting different excavation areas, and its coastal setting makes visiting comfortable during warmer months. Bring appropriate footwear and prepare for uneven ground and areas exposed to the sun.
Rectangular basins discovered here suggest that workers produced a fermented fish sauce that was highly sought after by wealthy Romans. This specialized production reveals the site was not merely a residence but a center for manufacturing a premium trade item.
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