Archaeological investigations have resumed in the Neolithic site of Ripoli, some 40 years after the last scientific and archaeological studies of the important prehistoric site of Teramo were conducted.
The investigation is headed by Dr. Andrea Pessina from the Archaeological Heritage Department of Abruzzo, and will involve a series of surveys and stratigraphic investigations intended to facilitate a better understanding of the site's lithic and ceramic assemblages.
The Neolithic village of Ripoli, among the most important prehistoric sites in Italy, was first identified in 1871 by the physician and archaeologist Concezio Rose. Subsequent archaeological campaigns were carried out from 1960 to 1965 and again in 1970 by the Institute of Anthropology and Human Palaeontology of the University of Pisa.
Plans are also underway to establish a field school in experimental archaeology on the site, which will also host conferences and exhibitions.
Source: ArcheoRivista [July 31, 2011]
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| Skeleton of a woman with dog from the Neolithic necropolis at Ripoli [Credit: ArcheoRivista] |
The Neolithic village of Ripoli, among the most important prehistoric sites in Italy, was first identified in 1871 by the physician and archaeologist Concezio Rose. Subsequent archaeological campaigns were carried out from 1960 to 1965 and again in 1970 by the Institute of Anthropology and Human Palaeontology of the University of Pisa.
Plans are also underway to establish a field school in experimental archaeology on the site, which will also host conferences and exhibitions.
Source: ArcheoRivista [July 31, 2011]