Mount Bibele

This region was likely settled by humans due to its naturally fortified position that allows for a view of the Raticosa pass and access to the Po valley. This provided an economic benefit as it was on a trade route between the Etruscan civilization and central Italy.^[4]

Archaeological evidence has revealed that it was inhabited as early as the European Copper Age. A necropolis on the site was used by the La Tène culture, the Etruscan civilization, and the Celts.^[5] The oldest tombs in the cemetery date from 450 to 350 BCE and likely belong to the Etruscan civilization. Tombs dating back to the later parts of the 4th century BCE have Celtic artifacts. The necropolis is the largest Celtic cemetery found in Italy. There are 171 tombs including 123 inhumations and 38 cremations. Excavations at the cemetery began in 1980.^[2] Numerous ceramics and bronze statuettes have also been found.^[3][6][4]

• L'area archeologico-naturalistica di Monte Bibele L'area archeologico-naturalistica di Monte Bibele
• http://exarc.net/venues/archaeological-park-monte-bibele-it Monterenzio Archaeological Museum and Monte Bibele (IT) | EXARC Archaeological Park of Monte Bibele (IT) | EXARC