The prehistory of the Pertosa-Auletta caves, in the Province of Salerno, when the cavity held a pile-dwelling settlement and was held to be a sacred place.
At a glance
- Type
- Speleo-archaeological museum
- Where
- Pertosa, Province of Salerno, Campania, Italy
- Coordinates
- 40.5437863° N, 15.4505812° E
- Subject
- The human occupation of the Pertosa-Auletta caves
Overview
The museum stands at Pertosa, in the Province of Salerno, in Campania, beside the Pertosa-Auletta caves whose past it tells: a time when the cavity held a settlement built on piles and was regarded as a sacred place.
History
The archive entry records no foundation date, and none has been added here. The display covers the ancient human frequentation of the cave across millennia.
What you see
Full-size reconstruction models, archaeological finds, interactive tables, video and explanatory panels carry the visitor through the sequence — an old subject told by modern means.
Practical information
- Address: Via Tempa Tornese 9, 84030 Pertosa (SA), Campania.
- The museum belongs to the group of sites around the Pertosa-Auletta caves; opening times are seasonal.
Sources
- Cultural Heritage Online historical archive — original Italian entry (beniculturalionline.it), transposed and corrected 2026.
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