Nola-Croce del Papa, Archaeological site in Nola, Italy.
The excavation area contains three preserved Bronze Age buildings covered by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius in the Campania region.
During an eruption around 1750 BCE, residents evacuated their settlement, leaving behind daily objects that became preserved under layers of volcanic material.
The preserved structures, food remains, and animal fossils from this site provide evidence of early Bronze Age residential patterns in southern Italy.
Researchers and archaeological teams continue excavation work at the site, uncovering new artifacts that detail life in prehistoric Mediterranean communities.
The mud flow from the volcanic eruption created perfect molds of organic materials, including food items and wooden furniture from the Bronze Age period.
Location: Nola
GPS coordinates: 40.93333,14.53333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:56
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