The history of the settlement on Tremona Hill begins in the Neolithic period, that is, between 5400 and 3400 BC.

From the Neolithic to the Bronze Age
The history of the settlement on Tremona Hill begins in the Neolithic period, that is, between 5400 and 3400 BC. This is evidenced by many finds, including serpentine axes, arrowheads, blades and razor blades, flint scrapers, and hundreds of fragments of earthenware vessels. However, Tremona continued to be "alive" during the Copper Age (3400 to 2200 B.C.E., evidenced by the fragments of numerous inverted bell-shaped vessels), and in the later Bronze Age (2200 to 900 B.C.E.).

The Iron Age
The ancient period that has left the greatest traces in the area is certainly the Iron Age (from 900 B.C. until the arrival of the Romans), as shown by the tombs found in Stabio and Ligornetto. To this period date back the large number of finds recovered in Tremona in the lower layers of the medieval settlement and in the deep crevasse located at the edge of the northern terrace: thousands of fragments of pottery vessels formed by hand and at the potter's wheel, bronze earrings, fibulas, some perhaps produced locally as evidence of the presence of craft activities and related trade.

Roman Tremona
The history of Tremona Romana, however, can only be reconstructed indirectly. Documents are completely lacking, and at present none of the building structures that have come to light can be attributed with certainty to this period. Even ceramics, usually numerous for the Classical period, are few. Some 50 coins dating from the first century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. - including a sestertius of Septimius Severus found in the crevasse, or on the surface and in medieval buildings suggests, however, the hypothesis that Tremona was already inhabited in Roman times and that the settlement was of more than fair importance.

For groups (from 10 people), it is possible to book a visit to the park with 3D glasses. Visit possible Monday through Wednesday (weekdays), by reservation CHF 7 per person


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