Sunday 7/8/2016 at 10:00
Festivals
Mountain Festival and guided tours to the archaeological site in the locality of Barricade
The Shelter D - plain of Marcesina, Asiago plateau-Sunday 7 August 2016 is planning a special event: the mountain Festival.
An exciting appointment with prehistory, in collaboration with the volunteer firefighters Corps of Tezze Valsugana, where you can take part in the guided tours to the archaeological site and several prehistoric games like the roleplaying "prehistoric Bivouac" and treasure hunting.
The timetable of guided tours:
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Morning: 10.00-12.00
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Afternoon: 14.00-16.00
The activity will include a guided tour of the prehistoric settlement Shelter D, accompanied by an expert operator of the MUSE – the Science Museum in Trento and archery.
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.
SHELTER D
The Shelter D is a Paleolithic archaeological site of great importance for the history of Trentino and European object for 20 years of excavations by the MUSE, whose works were completed in 2009. 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.
For more information, contact the shelter D with the buttons below.
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