Beginning of excavations in Alta Rocca 1963 (≈ 1963)
Systematic archaeological searches in the area.
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Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
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Origin and history
The Alta Rocca Museum, located in Carbini, Corsica, gathers archaeological collections from the excavations carried out in Alta Rocca since 1963. These excavations explored more than 60 sites and studied more than 200 remains, providing a reference for understanding the human occupation of the area over a period of 10,000 years, from the eighth millennium B.C.E. to the Middle Ages. The exhibits illustrate the daily life of local populations, combining archaeology, paleo-ethnography and history.
The museum's collections include original pieces such as the skeleton of the Lady of Bonifacio, the oldest lady in Corsica, as well as remains of missing animals such as prolagus. There are also local or imported rock tools, bronze trims such as the fibula of Corsicans, and objects of everyday life, such as the atypical dishes of Curacchiaghju (Levie). These artifacts reflect the know-how and lifestyles of the people of Alta Rocca throughout the ages.
The museum is labeled Musée de France and is located in the department of Corsica-du-Sud, in Levi, according to official data. It offers a complete overview of the evolution of human societies in Corsica, from prehistory to medieval times, through unique objects and remains.
