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Late prehistoric occupation along the Murgia plateau edge: new surveys in south-eastern Italy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The Alta Murgia Archaeological Project investigates pre- and protohistoric settlement dynamics along the southern edge of the Murge plateau (south-eastern Italy). Surveys conducted between 2023 and 2024 revealed intensive exploitation of ecosystems at the interface between the lowlands and the plateau, and highlighted significant shifts in settlement patterns.

Source: Antiquity

DOI: 10.15184/aqy.2026.10433

Authors: Giulia Recchia, Enrico Lucci, Melissa Vilmercati, Italo Maria Muntoni, Francesca Radina

Institutions: Sapienza University of Rome, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Ministero della cultura

Language: English

Topic: Archaeological and Geological Studies

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

Funders: European Commission, Sapienza Università di Roma, Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca