Nuovi dati sui complessi strutturali in elevato di Lugo di Grezzana (Verona)

SUMMARY - The Neolithic structural features at Lugo di Grezzana (Verona, Italy): new data - This paper reports new data from unpublished structural Neolithic complexes that implies the original existence of standing elements as part of roofed complexes at the Lugo di Grezzana site – dated from 5400-4900/4800 cal BC – namely from excavation areas XII-XVI. Fieldwork at the site carried on by a team led by Alberto Zardini exposed several dwelling complexes that show distinct size and characteristics. Three main types were detected so far: a. features with a square or rectangular plan delimitated by post-holes, whose surface ranges between 24 and 34 m² (fig. 2); b. features with same shape but larger size (ca. 90 m² in area XVI), possibly with an open side; c. features consisting of “comb-shaped” elongated platforms (fig. 1) whose artificial bulk are built up of sediments alternated with hearths on their surfaces. The different types of structural complexes show distinctive distribution patterns within the settlement and distinctive associations with other archaeological features, such as waste-pits, fire-pit, hearths, chipping areas, ecc. This pattern has been related to specific functional areas of the settlement.