Archaeological sites in Ostuni

Ancient Archaeological Sites

Explore the historical landscape surrounding Ostuni, where archaeological sites reveal millennia of human presence. This collection spans from Paleolithic cave dwellings and Bronze Age megaliths, such as the Dolmen di Montalbano, to medieval rock settlements and coastal defense towers like Torre Pozzelle. These sites document the transition from prehistoric hunting communities to Iron Age villages and Roman outposts, offering a detailed look at the region's evolution through its limestone caves, rural ravines, and ancient necropolises.

Ancient Archaeological Sites — Map

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Scavi Archeologici

General archaeological excavation site showcasing various historical layers of the Ostuni territory.

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Dolmen di Montalbano [Dolmen di Cisternino, Tavola dei Paladini]

A megalithic tomb dating to the Bronze Age, approximately 2000–1500 BC. Also known as the 'Table of the Paladins,' it is one of the most significant prehistoric monuments in the region.

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Torre Pozzelle (Torre Saracena)

The ruins of a 16th-century coastal watchtower built by the Spanish to defend the coastline against Ottoman raids.

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Insediamento Rupestre Lamaforca

A medieval rock-cut settlement situated within a natural ravine, featuring dwellings and structures carved directly into the limestone.

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Località Pilone - rinvenimento isolato

Archaeological site near the coast where isolated historical artifacts have been recovered.

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Loc. Masseria Sansone - Insediamento rupestre (età medievale)

A medieval settlement featuring cave dwellings and agricultural structures located near a traditional fortified farmhouse.

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Località Villanova - insediamenti (da età del Ferro a età romana)

Archaeological area showing evidence of continuous human occupation from the Iron Age through the Roman period.

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Località La Specchia - insediamento (Paleolitico, età del Bronzo e del Ferro)

A multi-period site containing archaeological evidence from the Paleolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age, including characteristic stone mounds.

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Località Masseria Minguccio - insediamento età preistorica

Remains of a prehistoric settlement located in the rural hinterland of Ostuni.

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Località Santa Lucia - stazione preistorica

Evidence of early human activity and settlement dating back to prehistoric times.

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Località San Salvatore - area di frammenti (età del Bronzo ed ellenistica)

An archaeological area identified by the discovery of ceramic fragments from the Bronze Age and the Hellenistic period.

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Località Stabilimento Gialleddo - necropoli

An ancient burial ground featuring various funerary remains and tombs.

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Località Masseriola - area di frammenti (età del Bronzo)

Archaeological site characterized by the presence of pottery fragments dating to the Bronze Age.

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Località Spirito Santo - insediamento (età ellenistica)

A settlement site dating to the Hellenistic period, reflecting the Greek cultural influence in Puglia.

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Grotta di Santa Lucia alla Selva - Sito Pluristratificato

A multi-stratified cave site with archaeological layers representing several distinct periods of human occupation.

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Località Masseria Monte La Morte - area di resti paleontologici (Paleolitico)

A Paleolithic site containing paleontological remains and evidence of early human presence.

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Località Masseria Bagnardi - villaggio (età del Bronzo e del Ferro)

Site of an ancient village inhabited during the transition from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age.

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Località Rissieddi - villaggio (età del Bronzo)

Archaeological remains of a prehistoric village dating to the Bronze Age.

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Villaggio Preistorico Carestia

A prehistoric residential site located in the Ostuni countryside, showcasing early settlement patterns.

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