Dolmen Frisari, Prehistoric megalithic monument near Bisceglie, Italy.
Dolmen Frisari is a prehistoric burial structure near Bisceglie featuring a long chamber built from large stone slabs. The stones are arranged in an east-west direction to form an underground space that once held the remains of multiple individuals.
The megalithic burial structure was built in the Bronze Age to serve as a tomb for early communities. Archaeological investigation in the 20th century revealed its importance as one of the region's oldest monuments.
The name comes from the nearby hamlet of Frisari. Today visitors can observe the structure and consider how this ancient burial site served the communities who placed their dead here.
The site is located in a rural area and can be reached via the SP 86 road connecting Bisceglie and Ruvo di Puglia. Plan your visit in advance by checking with the Bisceglie Municipality since the monument sits in an open landscape exposed to the weather.
Excavations beneath the stones uncovered ceramic vessels including a decorated bowl that offers insight into daily life from thousands of years ago. These objects show how people equipped their dead with personal items for the afterlife.
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