Motta Buffetto Mound by sandra46
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Description
Motta (plural: motte) is a word used in our region, Veneto, to define any heap of dirt or ground. It comprises both burial mounds, moat-and-bailey structures as well as 'castellieri' (hillforts), although they are usually made of stones. It also is a place-name or a part of it. The word 'motta' comes from Classic Latin 'mota' (mud), Medieval Latin 'mound, fortification', French motte, mound, which becomes moat in English, to mean the fortified ditch, usually accompanied by the bailey (palisade or wall), and not the mound where the lord of the castle had his residence inside the castle.
So this is Motta Buffetto, the mound or hillock covered by the trees in the background, from the name of the owners, a family of farmers living near Scorze, in the province of Venice. The field of colza also belongs to them. Motta Buffetto was saved from destruction by a group of citizens, because during the construction of the Mestre highway loop (to make the traffic from Padova to Trieste and the Eastern countries less hectic), one of the constructors wanted to use that dirt for the road floor. A committee made the local politicians understand the historical value of the mound, dating the Bronze Age, which, even if not excavated, but only superficially explored, looks to be a burial mound. This mound was the starting point for the two Simons, my archeologist friends, to start the study of the 'motte' (plural of motta), and making a census of them in our region. They discovered a number of intriguing and puzzling facts about them. My task was to explore the legends, stories and place-names linked to them. More about that in the next postings.
Thanks for your kind comments.
P.S.: I was more than busy during the last two weeks, but I'm trying to catch up with comments.
Comments (47)
ronmolina
Very interesting!
Valeriya
Beautiful, more precisely an excellent view!!
Jean_C
Very nice shot and interesting info about this archeologic motta, thanks!
renecyberdoc
most excellent take.
eekdog
excellent information and lovely shot.
claude19
great thanks for this little archeology course ... gorgeous photo
jayfar
This is a beautiful and clear shot.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating as always!
brycek
Beautiful capture..lovely place!!
Leije
Interesting infos about this archeologic place and nice shot!
starfire777
Excellent photo!!!
Faemike55
Truly fascinating and cool. I wish my history and other lessons were so cool. Great photo
jocko500
wonderful shot
magnus073
Sandra, This is a sensational capture my friend. I very much enjoyed your thoughts on this place as well as the events surrounding it.
johndoop
Great picture and info!!!
wysiwig
Wonderful image and history. Looks much better as a mound than a highway.
Radar_rad-dude
Wonderful photo and written descriptive, Sandra! Most enjoyable!
Minda
beautiful shot and Great history sandra.
0rest4wicked
Fantastic narrative!!
mgtcs
WOW.......Such a marvelous landscape my friend, superb shot, thank you for sharing!
ia-du-lin
beautiful scene, nice photo!
whaleman
Interesting story, looking forward to more!
dakotabluemoon
Very nice landscape shot.
Cyve
Fantastic shot and wonderful capture !
UteBigSmile
It's a very pretty capture!
JuliSonne
History is always interesting. The picture is so beautiful. I can smell the rape....
jeroni
Fanstastic photo
Hendesse
Fantastic shot and great informations. A very beautiful view.
drifterlee
Beautiful field and shot, Sandra!!!!
Richardphotos
very beautiful landscape