The Motte di Sotto n.2 by sandra46
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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)
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
blondeblurr
We can always something new with your little narratives here, something you don't necessarily learn at school ... fine effort, BB
danapommet
Fantastic narrative to go along with this wonderful photo! I did Google your coordinates!
mickeyrony
Nice place to visit surely ((5++))
ia-du-lin
nice shot.
Hendesse
Beautiful place and shot!
FredNunes
Its a beautiful image and view!
Isabelle711
Gorgeous landscape and most interesting history. :))))))))) That is really sweet that the sun lines up with the northern bank. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))
Rhanagaz
Great capture and very interesting info, Sandra. This collapse in the Bronze-age is still debated - why and what really happened. Perhaps a combination of severe climate change, crop failure, mass migration, war in the Mediterranean. The written sources are few. I will take a look at the place in google - thanks! :o)
anmes
Fine shot and info
West_coaster07
Love the image!!
jgeorge
Great shot and composition... (a pity for those electric poles and lines, they look quite out of place, but I guess it weren't you that put them there :-P ) Great work with the light... (...hmmm, hmmm, chissà se capisce se commento nella mia lingua...)
JaneEden
Beautiful scene and excellent photography, very interesting intro too. hugs Jane xx
dochtersions
A very beautiful POV is on your photo, and the landscape is so very relaxed, with a lovely mood on. Thank you for the interesting information too, Sandra.
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous
A_Sunbeam
Very interesting background to the image - nice work!
Valeriya
Great shot!
flaviok
Magnifica captura e texto minha amiga, aplausos (5)
1358
astounding!
miwi
Klasse capture and very interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KatesFriend
I've also seen documentaries on the "collapse of 1200 BC". From what I understand, in the centuries before and after 1200BC there was much technological change which allowed humans to better utilize sea travel. Greater speed, range and reliability. The old trade routes, and the economy that went with them, were short circuited for faster and somewhat safer transport by water. This was the bronze/iron age's equivalent of what we now call "globalization". It's interesting to recall that some of these quiet out of the way places carry with them the memory of whole civilizations from founding to demise.
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful to read about the history of this area, nice work
icerian
Very nice scenery. I very like the old fence there.