Saint-Martin-de-Corléans Megalithic Area

The Saint-Martin-de-Corléans Megalithic Area (Italian: Area Megalitica di Saint-Martin-de-Corleans) is an archaeological site that is considered of major importance for the study and knowledge of European prehistory and protohistory, located in the Saint-Martin-de-Corléans district of Aosta, Italy.

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Description

The site contains megalith dolmen and cist tombs, oriented alignments of holes in wooden poles and anthropomorphic stele dating back to the Neolithic era through the Bronze Age.[1]

The site was discovered in 1969 during the construction of condominiums. Given the historical significance of the site, the Aosta Valley Regional Government purchased it to ensure protection and proper archaeological excavation. In the early 2000s the Saint-Martin-de-Corléans Archaeological Museum and Park was built over the site.

References
  1. staff (June 1, 2018). "A wonderful journey through time at the Megalithic Area of Aosta". Excellence (magazine). Retrieved 2018-06-22.


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