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The Motte di Sotto n.2

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This is the view from outside of the enbankement surrounding the perimeter of the village . Actually the enbankment was built during the second phases of its life. The village managed to survive, together with most of this region's enbanked villages, to the so-called Collapse of 1200 BC, when the Mycenaean palaces were destroyed, and the socio-economical seismic waves of this catastrophe were felt also in Northern Italy. Why the collapse occurred it still debated, but probably it was caused by a mix of exceptional weather change, population movements, etc. Anyway, the people living in the Motte di Sotto, while clearly living difficult times, succeeded in dwelling here for another four centuries or more. An interesting feature of the village is that it is oriented in a way that at the winter solstice the sun is aligned along the northern bank in a northwest-southeast direction. Because of this some archaeologists think the Motte di Sotto was also a religious center. Who wants to see it from Google maps see: 45.671074,11.863965 Thanks for your kind comments.

Comments (53)


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johndoop

11:18AM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Beautiful place!!!!!!!!!!

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magnus073

11:20AM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Sandra, as always you have done an outstanding job on a very exciting presentation. I very much enjoyed the photo and I reviewed the background information you supplied four or five times. Once again thank you for going to all of this trouble on your presentation

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jmb007

11:40AM | Thu, 19 September 2013

bel endroit!

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Radar_rad-dude

12:45PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Wonderful photo and descriptive, Sandra!

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bobrgallegos

12:47PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Great capture and very interesting narrative!

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drifterlee

1:09PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Very beautiful countryside, Sandra!

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Mondwin

1:14PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Fabulous capture my dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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jayfar

1:54PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Breaking up in zoom but still a lovely image.

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durleybeachbum

2:08PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Always so interesting!

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brycek

2:22PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Wonderful capture and very interesting!!

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Rob2753

2:28PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

I liked to hear the history and I like the enhanced textures in the photo

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junge1

3:22PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Great shot and interesting information Sandra!

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eekdog

3:33PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

love the explanation and super shot.

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claude19

4:01PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

thank you for this splendid informations !!! a great capture, splendid panorama !!!

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Leije

4:21PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Interesting infos and nice shot !

ronmolina

4:38PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Excellent shot and info!

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Faemike55

7:25PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Very cool photo and presentation thanks for the map reference - great view and very impressive

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Richardphotos

8:44PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

I enjoy the history and your capture

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wysiwig

10:58PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

Your descriptions are the best. I would have just seen a line of trees but you bring the place to life.

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jocko500

11:19PM | Thu, 19 September 2013

real cool

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renecyberdoc

5:46AM | Fri, 20 September 2013

fascinating.

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dakotabluemoon

7:10AM | Fri, 20 September 2013

Fabulous image with pretty colors in the sky.

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Jean_C

10:18AM | Fri, 20 September 2013

Interesting infos and image!

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bakapo

10:54AM | Fri, 20 September 2013

nice shot, I like the lighting. thanks for the info, too.

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myrrhluz

12:58PM | Fri, 20 September 2013

I've seen a documentary and read a bit about the "collapse of 1200 BC." It's a fascinating subject not only because there is so much conjecture over what happened, but also because it was followed about four centuries later by what has been called the Axial Age. It is interesting to wonder how such a crisis, when centers of authority were destroyed, would affect the religions of the area. I always enjoy reading your narratives and seeing the places you are writing about. Lovely image and great information!

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tofi

8:07PM | Fri, 20 September 2013

A most interesting time in history… and what a great image to share! I love the simplicity going on here…. Lovely capture!

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JuliSonne

1:15AM | Sat, 21 September 2013

Wonderful colors and so relaxing, Sandra!

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virginiese Online Now!

7:36AM | Sat, 21 September 2013

Very interesting informations about this place. Great capture

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Cyve

9:59AM | Sat, 21 September 2013

Marvelous image and great info... Thank you !

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erlandpil

5:46PM | Sat, 21 September 2013

Wonderful photo erland

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