Arene Candide Epigravettian Layer
Arene Candide Epigravettian Layer North Annex · Arene Site
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇮🇹 Liguria, Finale Ligure, Italy
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About Arene Candide Epigravettian Layer
Arene Candide Epigravettian Layer in Liguria, Finale Ligure, Italy is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 44.1630N 8.3260E controls access to Liguria resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Liguria, Finale Ligure, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1996 survey
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Arene Candide Epigravettian Layer main structure
c. 1936
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1996–2011
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Arene Candide Epigravettian Layer) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
44.1630° N · 8.3260° E · 332 m · 4 mapped features
Arene Candide Epigravettian Layer — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
44.1638° N · 8.3269° EArene Candide Epigravettian Layer — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
44.1620° N · 8.3253° EArene Candide Epigravettian Layer — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
44.1645° N · 8.3272° EArene Candide Epigravettian Layer — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
44.1614° N · 8.3249° E