Park of Lake Moro, Luine and Monticolo in Darfo Boario Terme

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Type of site:
Archaeological Park

Place of location: Val Camonica valley
Village/Town: Gorzone
Municipality: Darfo Boario Terme (Brescia)
Region: Lombardía
State: Italy
Telephone: (+39) 0364-534342
Website: https://visitlakeiseo.info/en/arts-and-culure/rock-art-of-valle-camonica/
E-mail: info@comune.angolo-terme.bs.it

Natural Environment:

The park, set on a hill that overlooks the confluence of the Torrent Dezzo into the River Oglio, on the right hydrographic bank of the valley, includes one hundred rocks and extends in the three areas of Luine, Simoni and Crape.

Archaeological evidences in the site:

The park features a wealth of engravings dating from the Neolithic period through to the Iron Age, offering significant insights into the life and beliefs of ancient communities.
Figures and Symbols: The carvings depict human figures, animals, geometric shapes, and symbolic motifs. Human figures are often shown in scenes of hunting, dancing, or ritual activities.
Weapons and Tools: There are numerous engravings of weapons such as daggers and axes, as well as depictions of tools, which provide clues about the technological advancements of the time.
Habitation Structures: Archaeological excavations have uncovered remnants of ancient dwellings, indicating that the area was inhabited for long periods.
Ceramic and Stone Artifacts: Various pottery shards and stone tools found in the park provide evidence of daily life and trade practices.

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Opening Times:

April – September: Tuesday-Sunday 9 am-12 pm/1 pm-6 pm

October – March: Tuesday-Sunday 9 am-12 pm/ 1 pm-5 pm

Closed on Monday
Entrance fee: 4€; free under 18

Dogs are not allowed

Booking and access:

info@comune.angolo-terme.bs.it

Nearby cultural destinations:

The Val Camonica region in Lombardy, Italy, is rich in cultural and historical attractions beyond the Luine Archaeological Park. Here are some notable nearby cultural destinations:
-Naquane National Park of Rock Engravings
-Parco Archeologico Comunale di Seradina-Bedolina
-Parco Nazionale delle Incisioni Rupestri
-Sanctuary of Minerva
-Castello di Breno
These destinations offer a rich tapestry of cultural and historical experiences, making the Val Camonica region a fascinating area for exploration beyond the Luine Archaeological Park.

Nearby natural destinations:

Here are some notable nearby natural destinations:
-Adamello Regional Park
-Lake Iseo
-Pyramids of Zone (Piramidi di Zone)
-Val di Scalve
-Orrido di Boario Terme
These natural destinations provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation, making the Val Camonica region a perfect blend of cultural and natural attractions.

Accommodations (Tourism Website):
https://visitlakeiseo.info/en/hotels/
Restaurants (Tourism Website):
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Age of the artistic representations:

The rock drawings cover all period of rupestrian Camunian art : in this area are in fact documented the oldest representations of the valley, dated back to IXth-VIIIth century b.c.

General description of the destination:

The area called Luine, in which develops route A, includes the biggest number of engraved rocks, with figures that can be mostly dated back to Bronze Age. Particulary interesting is Rock number 30, which is famous for the presence of many representations of the so-called “rosa camuna”, a symbol adopted by Region Lombardia as its emblem. In the nearness there is Rock number 34, a marvellous rock with inclined surface, on which the ancient inhabitants of the valley engraved, between Bronze and Iron Age, thousands of images : big armed warriors, reticular figures, rectangles and lines, meanders, labyrinths and, on the right side, a big composition with spears, axes, halberds and shields. On the upper part of the rock shows up the figure of a big cervid which for its style can be dated back to the beginning of Camunian rupestrian art (IXth-VIIIth century). Following the visit we can stop at Rock number 48, that is figures of axes, daggers, spears and shields that can be dated back to Bronze Age. Some other metres and route A meets route B, along which we mostly find rocks with representations of weapons and shields. Coming back next to the Services Centre we can start the visit along route C, which overlooks the valley and the town of Darfo Boardio Terme. In this area, know as “Crape”, must be seen Rock 6, a big surface on which already in IXth-VIIIth century b.c. the ancient inhabitants of the valley engraved big animals figures. Among other drawings we can see also weapons (axes, halberds and daggers), cupels and inscriptions in North-Etruscan types.

History of the site:

Neolithic Period (c. 6000-3000 BCE)
Early Inhabitants: The earliest evidence of human activity in the Luine area dates back to the Neolithic period. During this time, people began to settle in the region, practicing rudimentary agriculture and animal husbandry.
Rock Carvings: The first engravings appeared in this era, primarily depicting geometric patterns, simple human figures, and animals. These carvings are some of the earliest forms of prehistoric art in Europe.
Copper Age (c. 3000-2000 BCE)
Advancement in Tool Making: The transition to the Copper Age brought advancements in metalworking. This period saw an increase in the complexity and number of rock carvings, including representations of weapons and tools, which indicate the technological progress of the inhabitants.

Museographic resources description:

Didactic information panels are available in the main decorated rocks of the archaeological area.