The Venetic Sanctuary of Lagole no.1 by sandra46

Photography • Landscape • posted on Apr 05, 2013

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Known since ancient times, the area by the thermal water springs of Lagole represents an important archaeological site in the province of Belluno, Veneto. Near these healing waters many Venetic artefacts (2500 B.C.) have been found in addition to some Roman findings ( such as small bronze statues, inscriptions, etc.). This water spring was associated with a healing deity that during Roman times was identified as Apollo. The sanctuary was probably connected with other Venetic centers of the Padana plain. The findings of Lagole are now kept in the Museum of the Magnificent Community in Pieve di Cadore (the official name of the town). This is the first of a series about this terrific area, an open sanctuary with no traces of buildings, where a mysterious deity was worshipped, Here you can see the brook, with its yellowish-reddish water, on a mountain slope. Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (42)

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rachris480907

12:55PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Beautiful photo and very interesting text. Wonderful work!

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Cyve

1:05PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Tha,k you for the great explications... Wonderful picture!!!

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jayfar

1:08PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

A lovely picture Sandra and I also find archaeology interesting.

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Richardphotos

1:27PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

very informative and a beautiful area

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Sea_Dog

1:29PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Beautiful shot, and interesting history. I'm looking forward to more.

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Valeriya

1:39PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Amazing! Beautiful nature!

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johndoop

1:55PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

wonderful picture nice done!!!!

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Hendesse

2:24PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Beautiful landscape and thanks for the informations.

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Paulienchen

2:29PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Ein sebr schöner render

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magnus073

2:59PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Sandra, this is truly an amazing capture of this lovely area. I was fascinated with the history you shared, and can't wait to see more from this series.

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drifterlee

3:06PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Very beautiful shot!!!!!

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durleybeachbum

4:49PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Absolutely fascinating!

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jeroni

6:57PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Great idea, lovely image

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eekdog Online Now!

7:03PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

your info is tremendous Sandra, love that shot.

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Faemike55

8:07PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Very beautiful and calming photo and cool explanation

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photosynthesis

8:09PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Interesting location & creative postwork...

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mgtcs

8:33PM | Fri, 05 April 2013

Wonderful place dear Sandra, marvelous lighting!

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claude19

12:12AM | Sat, 06 April 2013

très bel effet impressionniste sur cette photo ! intéressantes explications qui me mettent en attente de la suite de cette série !

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renecyberdoc

12:33AM | Sat, 06 April 2013

very interesting journey back in time.

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wysiwig

1:35AM | Sat, 06 April 2013

Fascinating history and wonderful image. Interesting that nothing has ever been built on the site. Your comments made me think of a 1965 novel by James Michener, The Source. It is the story of an archeological dig and what is found. Each chapter tells the story of a different time in history. Sometimes what is not found is as important as what is found.

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