Sunday 13/8/2017 at 13:00
Museums
Demonstration activities on the habits of the ancient Paleolithic hunters by the MUSE of Trento, Sunday 13 August 2017
Sunday 13 August 2017, the Shelter D, important Paleolithic archaeological site located on the plain of Marcesinaawaits you for an afternoon of history!
From 13 to 14, the appointment is at the Rifugio Barricata for exciting demonstrations of prehistoric activity: you'll have to discover the chipping of flint, bone processing and painting with ochre on stones, with imitative archaeology laboratories.
From 14 to 16, you can delve into the history of the place by taking part in the guided tour of the archaeological site of Shelter D, accompanied by an expert operator of the MUSE, who will speak of the habits of prehistoric hunters.
The activity ends with the shot of the arc or the painting of stones with red ochre.
The activities are free!
The guided tour takes 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.
Also, if you wish, you can explore the surrounding territory, with guided tours offered in day by Guides Plateau.
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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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