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Vitozza

Medieval cave settlement in southern Tuscany

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Vitozza is a cave settlement located near the village of San Quirico in the municipality of Sorano, in the province of Grosseto, southern Tuscany (Italy), which was inhabited from Etruscan times until the end of the 18th century.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Siena conquest

end of the 13th century–early 14th century

Medieval foundation

end of the 11th century

Orvieto and Basque control

13th century (first half)

Included in County of Sovana

1274

Under Republic of Siena until

15th century (middle)

Final occupation

end of the 18th century

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CastlesFortressesMoats
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Animal PensPigeon Columbaria
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Churches
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CavesHousesVillages
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Environmental and Natural Features

Modified CavesRock Shelters
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Country

Italy

Coordinates

42.68° N, 11.76° E