Serra di Vaglio archaeological park, Archaeological site on Monte San Bernardo, Vaglio Basilicata, Italy.
Description
Serra di Vaglio archaeological park is an ancient settlement spread across a high plateau about 1,100 meters above sea level with views of the Basento valley. The ruins include circular houses from early periods and later rectangular structures, showing different phases of human occupation across time.
History
The settlement began in the 8th century BC with circular huts built by the Peuketian people who lived on this high ground. Over centuries the location evolved into a larger community with different building styles and ways of organizing society.
Culture
The remains reveal how inhabitants shifted from round houses to rectangular buildings, showing changes in how people lived and built their homes. Visitors walking through these structures can sense the different ways communities organized their daily lives across centuries.
Practical
The park sits on an open plateau where sturdy shoes and sun protection are important for exploring the scattered ruins. The pathways are partly unpaved, so proper footwear helps you walk comfortably through the site.
Did you know?
The reconstructed House of Pithoi demonstrates how ancient residents built their homes from mud brick and worked with large storage vessels. This rebuilt structure offers a rare view into the practical building methods and everyday activities of a Lucanian community.
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