Necropolis of Cafaggio, Archaeological site in Ameglia, Italy.
Description
The necropolis of Cafaggio is an archaeological site in Ameglia containing 54 excavated tombs built from stone slabs stacked together. These burial structures date to the 4th century BC and demonstrate how people arranged and sealed their graves.
History
The site served as a burial ground for the Apuan Ligurians, an ancient people who lived in this region. Around 180 BC, the Roman authorities forcibly relocated much of this population southward, marking a major disruption to local life.
Culture
The graves reveal different burial customs based on gender, with bronze jewelry placed in some burials and weapons in others. Pottery from Etruscan workshops found here shows that this community participated in trade networks beyond the local region.
Practical
The site sits in open countryside and is accessible on foot, though visitors should be ready for uneven terrain and natural conditions. Information about visiting hours and any guided tours can be obtained from the Archaeological Superintendency of Liguria.
Did you know?
In the southern section, two alignments of dry stone walls once separated different family burial groups. Within these stone-walled enclosures, stone boxes held funerary objects and the cremated remains of the deceased.
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