Parco naturale-archeologico dell'Inviolata, Regional park in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy
Description
This natural archaeological park spans across a large woodland area combined with ancient structures and ruins from Roman times. The site contains several small lakes and multiple stream systems that flow through the landscape.
History
The park preserves evidence of human settlement from the Middle Paleolithic period through the end of the Bronze Age, shown through discovered tools and artifacts. Later Roman structures were built atop these early traces, indicating continuous use of the area over thousands of years.
Culture
The Triade Capitolina marble group discovered here shows the three protective deities of ancient Rome with impressive craftsmanship and detail. This find reveals how these gods were honored in the local community during Roman times.
Practical
The site is a forested protected area with multiple water streams that can be explored on foot. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain and natural outdoor conditions throughout the visit.
Did you know?
The site contains overlapping archaeological layers from different time periods, making the long history of human use visible in the ground itself. This layering allows visitors to see how human activity evolved across thousands of years in one location.
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