Isolino Virginia, Archaeological site on a small islet in Biandronno, Italy
The archaeological remains on Isolino Virginia reveal multiple layers of ancient settlements with wooden structures built directly over Lake Varese's waters.
Archaeological investigations conducted since the 19th century have uncovered settlement evidence dating from 5000 BC through the Bronze Age period.
The site contains waterlogged archaeological deposits that preserve ancient plant materials, providing information about agricultural practices in Neolithic northern Italy.
Researchers and visitors can access the island through guided boat tours departing from the western shore of Lake Varese.
The archaeological layers extend four meters deep, accumulated over 4000 years, forming a waterlogged tell structure beneath the lake surface.
Location: Biandronno
Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
GPS coordinates: 45.81201,8.71806
Latest update: June 29, 2025 15:04
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