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Archaeological Site of La Palazzina Place at Arquà Petrarca

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The necropolis offers important elements for the reconstruction of the historical processes that affected the central Veneto at the turn of the Roman age. Read More
Archaeological Site of La Palazzina Place at Arquà Petrarca

Archaeological Site of La Palazzina Place at Arquà Petrarca: the slopes of Mount Ricco hosted a necropolis consisting of burials placed within lithic boxes, neatly distributed in parallel rows; the dead were cremated and their remains – collected in pottery urns – were surrounded by grave goods, necessary for the travel to the afterlife. The necropolis offers important elements for the reconstruction of the historical processes that affected the central Veneto at the turn of the Roman age. From the most ancient tombs, it is clear that Celts settled in the territory of Este just as Rome laid the foundations of its power. In a few decades, Celts integrated up to acquire the habits and customs of the Venetic people, as indicated by the gradual disappearance of weapons from male grave goods. Finally, the most recent burials show the total adhesion of the community to the forms of social life imposed by the accomplished advent of the “Pax Romana” and its laws.

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