Museo della Preistoria di Nardo

About

Located in the former convent of St. Anthony of Padua, the Museum hosts a collection of finds from archaeological digs done since the early sixties in the caves of the Regional Natural Park of Portoselvaggio and Palude del Capitano. A high concentration of caves frequented by man since the Paleolithic Age, the Neolithic site of Serra Cicora and Bronze Age fortifications make this Park a unique place for the richness of its landscapes and the history of its inhabitants, studied and divulged at MPN. The narration starts from about 75 million years ago, highlighting the environmental and cultural changes occurred through millennia and the modifications to the landscapes introduced by Homo neanderthalensis and then by Homo sapiens. Also, MPN preserves the most ancient osteological remains attributed to Homo sapiens in Europe, dating back to about 45,000 years ago. MPN activates research projects with the local Soprintendenza, Universities and other entities operating in the same field.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes