Pre-roman necropolis – I

The funeral habits in honour of the deceased are to be considered as a fundamental aspect in the people’s culture. Thanks to the necropolis we can learn much about a remarkable aspect related to the concept of existence which is part of all ancient civilizations. The findings excavated some wonderful showpieces and handicrafts from the graves. These remains are intact thanks to the fact that they have been kept in the excavated graves. This route, related to the "Pre-Roman necropolis" II, III and IV (possibly to be complemented with these ones) leads tourists to the discovery of the remains and of the archeological areas of some among the biggest necropolis in the pre-Roman Veneto: some dating back to the Ancient Bronze and Iron Age situated in Montagnana, others related to the Veneto centre in Este (with the remarkable examples of the Situles’art), some rich in precious tools dating back to the Veneto stage in Padua and lastly the amazing sacred-funeral site dating from the Copper Age recently discovered in Sovizzo.

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NOTE LOGISTICHE
This route (by car between the stages) should last one day; total journey length: about 100 Km. From Montagnana (whose museum is provided with car park) take the SR 10 until Este and follow the signs to the Museo Nazionale Atestino. Take the SR 10 until Monselice; take the A 13 and then the SR47 (signs to Trento Sud/Vicenza/Padova Ovest/Milano/Venezia/A4) exit in Padua centre. It’s advisable to park the car in the Via Trieste/Station area and reach on foot the Museo Civico agli Eremitani. To arrive in Sovizzo take the A4 in Padova ovest until Montecchio Maggiore; follow the signs to Sovizzo.