Prehistory in Veneto – II

This route (like the previous one) leads tourists to the discovery of the populations living in Veneto before the Romans. The first stage takes place in the archaeological area in Bostel di Rotzo where it’s possible to see the remains both of a high-grounded house (Iron Age) and the reconstruction of a house (a semi-basement) found here. Second stage: Roana. Here one can see some wonderful rock carvings (especially anthropomorphic, zoomorphic, theomorphic figures and solar symbols) the most ancient ones date back to I millennium B.C. This route ends with the visit at the Museo Civico in Bassano del Grappa of the pre-historic and proto-historic section exhibiting materials coming from the Bassano area thanks to surface collections and to a systematic research (materials from Liedolo-colle San Lorenzo, San Giorgio di Angarano).

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NOTE LOGISTICHE
This route (by car between the stages) should last one day; total journey length: about 46 Km. From Rotzo follow the signs to Roana; the archaeological area of the rock carvings can be reached on foot through a path from Canove di Roana (behind the church) to the bottom of the Val D’Assa. From the valley’s bottom go in a northerly direction to località Tunkelbald. To reach Bassano del Grappa drive in the direction of Asiago, take the SP 72 to the destination. It’s advisable to park your car in the vicinity of the city centre to reach the museum on foot.