Sunday 10/9/2017 at 10:00
Museums
A journey of discovery of the ancient Paleolithic hunters by the MUSE of Trento, Sunday 10 September 2017
Sunday 10 September 2017, at the archaeological site Shelter D there will be interesting guided toursto discover how our prehistoric ancestors.
After a short hike through the wood to the archaeological site of Shelter D, you can visit in the company of an expert operator of the MUSE and learn the reading keys used by archaeologists to interpret the habits of prehistoric hunters.
The activity ends with the shot of the arc or the painting of stones with red ochre.
The activity is free!
The activity lasts about 2 hours, no reservation required.
Meeting point and departure of guided tours at locality Barricade, plain of Marcesina at the junction between Highland Road and forest road leading away D.
In the afternoon, you can also participate at PREHISTORIC DEMONSTRATIONS to Rifugio Barricata— demonstration activities on the habits of prehistoric hunters .
In order to know all appointments, click on guided tours and PREHISTORIC DEMONSTRATIONS AWAY D
SHELTER D
Research conducted for twenty years after the MUSE,l Science Museum in Trento, brought to light one of the most fascinating prehistoric hunting camps of the end times. Surrounded by unspoilt nature to 1,240 m above sea level on the plain of Marcesina, Shelter D is a Paleolithic archaeological site of great significance for the history of Trentino.
The site, for wealth and good preservation of the finds, made it possible to understand the habits, activities and modes of exploitation of the mountain territory by prehistoric people who lived in the area around 13,000 years ago. The discovery of several painted in red ochre stones with various depictions, permits new interpretations on art and spirituality of the ancient hunter-gatherers -Alpine Highlands.
During excavation, one of the most striking findings was the identification of a structure, probably a homebuilding – a circular hut that was presented as a mild depression, with a diameter of about 4 metres, surrounded by a cordon of stones. Within the area identified faunal remains of deer and ibex, Flint implements (scratchers and chisels) and red ochre dust; outside three rituals with Ibex horns.
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