L’Archeoparco del Basileus was born in Baragiano, on a hill in the heart of Lucania, from the fascinating history of the peoples who lived in ancient Basilicata and left extraordinary testimonies on the territory – now rediscovered by archaeological excavations -. Right here 2,500 years ago – contemporary with Pythagoras who had his school in Metaponto, a city on the Ionian Sea – lived and was buried with weapons and symbols of power a king of the Peuketiantes.
L’Archeoparco del Basileus is a “gateway” for a journey into history and myth through Lucanian archaeology, a journey that takes place through scenic stations, in an emotional and transversal path through time created with the aim of surprising, entertaining and teaching through objects, situations, games. The Archeoparco del Basileus is an archaeological park located in Baragiano (PZ), in the locality of Toppo Sant’Antonio. The park extends over an archaeological area housing numerous findings including the tomb of the BASILEUS from the 6th century BC, found in the locality Santissima Concezione.
L’Archeoparco del Basileus offers several keys to interpretation, cultural, scientific, educational and playful to bring the public closer to the knowledge of antiquity and history. Inside it, through scenic reconstructions, a snapshot of Basilicata from the 6th to the 4th century BC is provided. The ancient settlement corresponding to today’s Baragiano was located on a plateau between two tributaries of the Platano river, in a strategic position between the territories of different Lucanian tribes and at the confluence of commercial traffic routes. Along the river valleys, contacts had developed with the Ionian coast (Siris and Metaponto) and with the Greek and Etruscan populations of the Tyrrhenian coast. The king of the local Lucanian community of the Peuketiantes was buried with Greek-type weapons (helmet, shield, sword, and spear tip) and the ceramics and cauldron of the funeral equipment are decorated with stories of Heracles, Dionysus, and Theseus.
Information about Archeoparco del Basileus
Localita’ Toppo S. Antonio, SNC
85050 Baragiano (Potenza)
0971997071
carmela.baraglia@libero.it
https://www.archeoparco.it
Source: MIBACT
