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The orange grove of Portiglio, located in the municipality of Coti-Chivari in South Corsica, is an architectural and agricultural complex dating from the 19th century. This site is distinguished by its hydraulic structures, including a dam, as well as by remains linked to an old farm. These elements, together with a tomb called "the Major", testify to an occupation and human activity organised around water management and local resources.

Ranked among the Historical Monuments by order of 12 October 2016, the orange grove is now owned by the municipality. The parcels covered by the protection include cadastral land under sections B and H, covering both technical infrastructure and traces of the agricultural history of the region. The location of the site, although documented, remains approximate according to available sources, with an accuracy assessed as "satisfactory" (note 7/10).

The 19th century in Corsica, a period of construction of orange groves, is marked by a still largely rural economy, where farms and hydraulics play a central role. Orange groves, often associated with residences or estates, reflect the influence of local elites or landowners, as well as the adaptation of Mediterranean techniques to the island environment. These spaces, both utilitarian and symbolic, illustrate Corsica's cultural and economic exchanges with the continent and other Mediterranean regions.

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