Mysterious Network of Stone Channels Via Cava in Italy
Some trails connect the burial sites and graves, others lead directly to the cities of Hovana, Sonoano and Pitillano, as well as to nearby fields and streams.
Mysterious Network of Stone Channels Via Cava in South Tuscany Mysterious Network of Stone Channels Via Cava, Southern Tuscany
Tags from chisels are visible over the entire rocky surface, which indicates the laborious process, with which these passes were dug, but for what purpose it was done? It remains a mystery so far.
Mysterious Network of Stone Channels Via Cava Network of Stone Channels Via Cava in Italy
The road network is called Via Cava, or VIE CAVE, which means unknown roads, but little is known about their origin. It is believed that they were carved by civilization that existed before the Romans. Perhaps Etrusca, which lived in ancient Italy about 500 years before the Romans. It is also possible that Via Kava is much older than supposed.
Network of Stone Channels Via Cava, Italy Network of Stone Channels Via Cava, Southern Tuscany
Already known for which Via Cava was used. It could be a road system, but then you can wonder why the Etrusks made their way through hard stones when they could pave the way on the stones or around them.
Network of Stone Channels Via Cava in South Tuscany Via Cava
Some believe that it was a quarry or water canal, especially since some of them leave the city of Pitigallian to the banks of the river. They could also perform a protective function against invaders and wild animals. One of the authors of the "Megalithic Portal" suggests that a system similar to testers could be used to "reset boulders or boiling oil on unwanted attackers".
Via Cava, Italy
Most of VIA Kava is too narrow for the passage of the trolley, but on others there are deep ruts, which are usually formed as a result of the long-term interaction of rocks with wheels with iron rim.
Via Cava in Italy Via Cava, South Tuscany
Today these trails with lush vegetation of ferns and moss growing on the walls and creating a natural shadow, make these channels with a great place for pedestrian routes.
