The Motte di Sotto n.2 by sandra46
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Description
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)
johndoop
Beautiful place!!!!!!!!!!
magnus073
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
jmb007
bel endroit!
Radar_rad-dude
Wonderful photo and descriptive, Sandra!
bobrgallegos
Great capture and very interesting narrative!
drifterlee
Very beautiful countryside, Sandra!
Mondwin
Fabulous capture my dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
jayfar
Breaking up in zoom but still a lovely image.
durleybeachbum
Always so interesting!
brycek
Wonderful capture and very interesting!!
Rob2753
I liked to hear the history and I like the enhanced textures in the photo
junge1
Great shot and interesting information Sandra!
eekdog Online Now!
love the explanation and super shot.
claude19
thank you for this splendid informations !!! a great capture, splendid panorama !!!
Leije
Interesting infos and nice shot !
ronmolina
Excellent shot and info!
Faemike55
Very cool photo and presentation thanks for the map reference - great view and very impressive
Richardphotos
I enjoy the history and your capture
wysiwig
Your descriptions are the best. I would have just seen a line of trees but you bring the place to life.
jocko500
real cool
renecyberdoc
fascinating.
dakotabluemoon
Fabulous image with pretty colors in the sky.
Jean_C
Interesting infos and image!
bakapo
nice shot, I like the lighting. thanks for the info, too.
myrrhluz
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!
tofi
A most interesting time in history… and what a great image to share! I love the simplicity going on here…. Lovely capture!
JuliSonne
Wonderful colors and so relaxing, Sandra!
virginiese
Very interesting informations about this place. Great capture
Cyve
Marvelous image and great info... Thank you !
erlandpil
Wonderful photo erland