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February 1, 2026Vegetation History and Archaeobotany

The lost woodlands of the Po Plain: wooden resources from the Middle Bronze Age site of Oppeano 4D (Verona, northern Italy)

Silvia D’Aquino Ilaria Stefani Federico Polisca Mauro Bernabei Cristiano Nicosia Marta Dal Corso

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The analysis reveals significant wooden resources from the Middle Bronze Age at Oppeano 4D, emphasizing historical ecological knowledge.
Key evidence shows a diverse range of wooden artifacts that highlight the daily life and practices of ancient populations in this region.
Assessment of archaeological layers indicates the importance of these wooden resources in understanding trade and habitat use during the Middle Bronze Age.
Understanding ancient resource utilization in historical contexts may enable better conservation strategies for similar archaeological sites.

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Empirical analysis uncovers wooden resources from the Middle Bronze Age site of Oppeano 4D, suggesting ancient resource utilization patterns.

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D’Aquino et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76563badf0bb9e87d8eae https://doi.org/10.1007/s00334-026-01089-4

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