The Belverde Archaeological Natural Park, at the foot of Monte Cetona, is a place where nature and history intertwine in a suggestive way. Immersed in the woods, the park preserves a system of caves that were inhabited by humans since prehistoric times.

Next to the Archaeological Park, the Archeodromo of Monte Cetona offers a faithful reconstruction of a prehistoric village, allowing for a direct understanding of the life of the ancient communities that inhabited these lands.

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You visit caves that were used in primeval times for burial rituals and for cult purposes. An archaeological educational trail was also created. Part of a Bronze Age village has been reconstructed, with life-size huts and areas for craft activities. The two sectors are connected by a route in the woods and along the rocky outcrop above the Belverde Caves, from where you can enjoy a wide panorama of the Valdichiana. A room for simulating archaeological excavations has been set up in a special area.

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