Filitosa Central Monument Corsica
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇫🇷 Corsica, Sollacaro, France
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About Filitosa Central Monument Corsica
Filitosa Central Monument Corsica in Corsica, Sollacaro, France is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 41.7430N 8.8020E controls access to Corsica resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Corsica, Sollacaro, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1985 survey
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Filitosa Central Monument Corsica main structure
c. 1925
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1985–2015
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Filitosa Central Monument Corsica) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
41.7430° N · 8.8020° E · 255 m · 3 mapped features
Filitosa Central Monument Corsica — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
41.7438° N · 8.8029° EFilitosa Central Monument Corsica — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
41.7420° N · 8.8013° EFilitosa Central Monument Corsica — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
41.7445° N · 8.8032° E