A tour to see the find in the Santa Maria di Agnano cave, near Ostuni: the skeleton of a woman who died 25000 years ago (nicknamed Delia), and of her unborn child. The body bears funerary decorations, which include seashell bracelets and other stone and bone artefacts. The cave is also filled with other traces that chronicle mankind’s history from Palaeolithic times to the Middle Ages. Next stop is the “Coastal Dunes from Torre Canne to Torre S. Leonardo” Nature Park, which serves as a unique testament to Mediterranean biodiversity. This habitat spans various ecosystems: the sea, the beach and the dunes. The area is home to many different bird species that use it in their migration routes because of its mild climate, while its salty waters are home to grey mullets, eels and sea breams.
Type
Walking - Bicycle
Type of itinerary
Archaeology and nature tour
Target of reference
Primary Schools Secondary Schools
Best time to organise your trip
March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October
Duration
One day
Accessibility
Partially accessible
The Santa Maria di Agnano Archaeological Park is not accessible to differently abled visitors. The "Coastal Dunes at Torre San Leonardo" Natural Park has trails and bicycles available for differently abled visitors. The tour of Ostuni’s historic city centre is difficult for wheelchair bound visitors.
Useful informations
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, trekking shoes, a cap to protect from harmful sun rays and a pocket rain jacket. Bring bottled water. We recommend bringing a camera.
Sources: Progetto Interregionale di Sviluppo Turistico - Valorizzazione del turismo Scolastico e Giovanile - Iris Soc. Coop. Updated on: 19/04/2011
Project created in collaboration with InnovaPuglia.
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