Incoronata, Archaeological site in Pisticci, Italy
Incoronata is an archaeological site near Pisticci in southern Italy, located on a large plateau overlooking the Basento River valley. The excavations reveal an early Iron Age settlement with an associated cemetery, where houses, workshops, and graves spanning multiple centuries have been uncovered.
The site began around the 10th century BCE as a local settlement and evolved over several centuries as Greek colonists arrived from the Aegean Sea and influenced the region. The interaction between local inhabitants and newcomers shaped the culture until the 6th century BCE.
The cemetery reveals how people were buried differently: men with weapons, women with weaving tools. These burial choices show how roles were organized in this early community.
Visitors should expect uneven terrain and exposed archaeological structures that give a sense of how people lived and died here. The plateau offers wide views, making it a good place for extended exploration.
Bronze bell instruments were found in some women's graves, suggesting that certain women led ritual ceremonies. These objects indicate that these women may have held religious or spiritual authority within their community.
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