Valcamonica
CountryItaly
Date8000 BC
RegionLombardy
About Valcamonica
The largest collection of petroglyphs in Europe with 300,000 figures. Spans 8,000 years of continuous carving. Depicts agriculture, warfare, and daily life. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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