Grotta dell’Uzzo, Archaeological rock shelter in Province of Trapani, Italy
Grotta dell'Uzzo is a natural limestone rock shelter built into a mountainside in the Province of Trapani. Its wide opening admits daylight into the interior, revealing multiple chambers where archaeological layers accumulated over thousands of years.
Archaeological digs show that people continuously occupied the shelter from the Upper Paleolithic through the Neolithic period. The layers contain hunting tools and animal bones that document how inhabitants' way of living changed over time.
The cave contains pottery and stone tools that show how people shifted from hunting and gathering to farming and settlement. Walking through, you can sense the long span of time that human communities occupied this space.
Access to the shelter is restricted and requires permission from local archaeologists because the site remains under active study. Arrange your visit in advance to ensure you can explore the location.
Researchers discovered marine shells from different time periods in the cave, showing how the Mediterranean Sea level changed. These finds hint at how early inhabitants gathered seafood thousands of years ago.
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