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I am organizing my photos and writing up notes for a Day Trip for the Etruscan Pathways near Pitigliano in southern Tuscany. These pathways, called Vie Cave in Italian, were carved out of the tufa rock over 2000 years ago by the Etruscans (pre-Roman). They are narrow with tall sides and it is not sure what they were used for. They are not straight pathways connecting villages, but instead wander through the countryside, usually near burial areas (necropolis or tombs built in cliffs).
James and Liz Willetts have created a video "S.O.S. Le Vie Cave (The Sacred Ways of Pitigliano, Sorano, and Sovana)" (12 minutes) exploring and describing the Vie Cave
Published on 16 Nov 2015
Presented by Patrick Nicholas and Giovanni Feo.
Description: This video is about the Etruscan Sacred Ways of Southern Tuscany, which are a unique and important part of our cultural heritage. It illustrates the dramatic appearance of these mysterious man-made passageways which are suffering from neglect, damage by the elements, and encroaching vegetation. It also calls for urgent action to prevent further deterioration and to restore these ancient monuments, using traditional methods, before they disappear for ever.
We walked on Via Cava di San Giuseppe, a well preserved pathway near Pitigliano. It really is magical. This one goes for a mile gently up to a fountain. There is a Necropolis above the pathway. There are many more pathways in this area, near Pitigliano, Sorano and Sovana.
Photo of Steve walking on Via Cava di San Giuseppe.
James and Liz Willetts have created a video "S.O.S. Le Vie Cave (The Sacred Ways of Pitigliano, Sorano, and Sovana)" (12 minutes) exploring and describing the Vie Cave
Published on 16 Nov 2015
Presented by Patrick Nicholas and Giovanni Feo.
Description: This video is about the Etruscan Sacred Ways of Southern Tuscany, which are a unique and important part of our cultural heritage. It illustrates the dramatic appearance of these mysterious man-made passageways which are suffering from neglect, damage by the elements, and encroaching vegetation. It also calls for urgent action to prevent further deterioration and to restore these ancient monuments, using traditional methods, before they disappear for ever.
We walked on Via Cava di San Giuseppe, a well preserved pathway near Pitigliano. It really is magical. This one goes for a mile gently up to a fountain. There is a Necropolis above the pathway. There are many more pathways in this area, near Pitigliano, Sorano and Sovana.
Photo of Steve walking on Via Cava di San Giuseppe.
