Le strutture di combustione in fossa dell'insediamento di Lugo di Grezzana (Verona)

SUMMARY - Firing pits at Lugo di Grezzana (Verona) - At the early Neolithic site of Lugo di Grezzana (Verona), Northern Italy, which relates to Fiorano culture (5300-4900/4700 cal BC) several firing pits have been found and recently studied. The five firing pits investigated are morphometrically similar, with a circular or squared shape, often associated with vertical walls and a flat base. Dimensions are different and vary in diameter and deep. They present well defined characteristics that could be connected to fire use: infillings rich in charcoal and ash remains, strong rubefaction of the walls, oxidized sediments, artifacts and ecofacts modified by fire such as burnt clay, burnt beams, flint tools and small sherds. A possible function as pits used to fire pottery has been proposed.