Located in the commune of Levie, Cucuruzzu is an archaeological site in the Alta Rocca region of Corsica, France. It dates back to the Bronze Age, within the Torrean culture, spanning roughly 1800 to 800 BC. The site is part of a broader prehistoric complex that includes the nearby Capula site, highlighting the region's significance in Corsican Bronze Age history. The site, perched on a rocky promontory, features cyclopean-style walls, watchtowers, and residential areas, reflecting the defensive architecture typical of Corsica's prehistoric hillforts. Cucuruzzu offers key insights into the island's early inhabitants, who likely used the site for protection and as a communal hub for agriculture and trade. After its abandonment around 800 BC, it faded into obscurity until modern archaeological attention.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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