“Unlocking Ancient Secrets: Stunning Grave Goods Unearthed in Mysterious Pre-Roman Necropolis of Northern Italy”
Such a well-preserved necropolis is rare for the time period, particularly in the Alpine region of Italy, and the artifacts inside are now shedding new light on the people who lived in the area nearly 3,000 years ago.
What The Grave Goods From The Necropolis Are Revealing About Iron Age Italy
Archivio Ufficio Stampa PATThe necropolis is full of funerary stelae that served as markers for the tombs.
One of the most striking discoveries from the necropolis is the presence of stelae, the stone columns that mark the tombs. Some of them still tower over seven feet high, and they are organized in rows, each one standing at the head of a stone box covered by a mound.
Within the graves, archaeologists uncovered evidence of funerary traditions like the burning of personal belongings and human bones. Some cremated remains were discovered in containers, while others were once wrapped in fabric that was held together with pins. This suggests that the deceased underwent ritualized treatment before they were buried.
Alongside the remains, researchers found a variety of artifacts, such as bronze weapons, body armor, and metal ornaments inlaid with amber and glass. Some of these relics point to trade between the residents of ancient Trento and nearby civilizations, such as the Etruscans. What’s more, they suggest that the people buried in the necropolis held high status in their society.
Archivio Ufficio Stampa PATPart of a breastplate found in one of the graves.
“This site offers the opportunity to study the elite of a society that, settled in the Trento basin, demonstrated its power and prestige through the deposition of funerary objects of great symbolic value,” said Marzatico, as reported by Archaeology News.
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