Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Little St Bernard Pass is an archaeological site located on the France-Italy border in the Alps, notable for its ancient stone circle and Roman-era structures. The site features a 72-meter diameter stone circle from the Iron Age, likely serving as a ceremonial site for the Tarentaisian culture around the 8th century BCE. During the Roman period, a temple dedicated to Jupiter was constructed nearby, accompanied by a mansio to accommodate travelers. This suggests the pass was a significant route for trade and communication, possibly even used by the Carthaginian general Hannibal. The site's archaeological features provide insight into ancient religious practices and the strategic importance of mountain passes in historical trade networks.
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