Archaeological Area of Rocceré
Rock carvings from the Bronze Age.
Over 35,000 cup marks on approximately 20,000 m2. In Roccabruna, Maira Valley.
Rocceré Archaeological Area
RocceRé is one of the most important Bronze Age rock art sites in Europe and is located right at the foot of the Valle Maira, in Roccabruna, in the province of Cuneo. It holds the record for the level of concentration of engravings in a very small area (over 35,000 cup marks on approximately 20,000 m2) and is unique for the type of figures present. A spiritual and mysterious place that fascinates for its context and landscapes. Walking among its engraved rocks you go back more than 4,000 years ago. In an area embraced by rich vegetation it is possible to admire the Masso Altare, Roccias Fenestre, the Throne of the King, the Balmascura Cave and appreciate the morphology of the solar calendar.
Guided tours with shuttle service , every day
from May to November on request and reservation :
+39 347235 8797 - associazioneroccere@gmail.com
The Roccerè's shuttle brings from 1250 m to 1723 m,
to reach the site is necessary to walk a further drop of 100 m.
An ancient message
The ancient authors of the cup marks were probably dedicated to sun worship. The engravings were produced as part of celebratory, commemorative, initiatory or propitiatory rites under the direction of shamans.
The places and stones on which they were performed were almost certainly considered sacred.
The treasures of RocceRé
Anthropomorphic
The anthropomorphic figure symbol of the archaeological site..
The Masso Altare
90-metre overhanging wall with a boulder with very particular cup marks at the top.
Solar calendar
Seven solar alignments of cupped channels, indicator boulders and rocks at solstices and equinoxes.
Analogy with constellations
Several cup-shaped figures are very reminiscent of some constellations
Throne of the King
Seat in the rock with inverted trapezoidal shape.
Balmascura Cave
Cave of 25 m, 10 m high and 20 m deep with a perennial spring inside.
Roccias
Fenestre
Four stone towers that house the large window of the Summer Solstice
Rock painting
Anthropomorphic or zoomorphic figure with raised hands and/or deer antlers. Probable dating prior to the cup-marks.
It's available
the RocceRé's book
edited by Araba Fenice!
Buy it to the RocceRé Visitor Center or online HERE