BEFORE COMO. New archaeological discoveries of the territory

For the first time archaeological finds of great historical importance are on display in the picturesque Church of St. Peter in Atrio as a result of research carried out in Como over the last ten years. The well-structured exhibition is organized by the Soprintendenza Archeologica (National Trust, Archaeological Department) together with the City Museums of Como. Next to an overview of the last finds, the display shows the scientific innovations used on the most ancient stages of people’s settlements, which developed during the first millennium BC. It highlights the value and meaning of the rich archaeological heritage of the territory of Como before the foundation of the Roman settlement.
Funeral urns and vases for the offerings of unusual shapes, ornaments in bronze, iron, amber and coloured opaque glass, fashion accessories, amulets - all status symbols of ancient peoples -, and very precious weapons dating back to the so-called “Golasecca” protohistoric culture characterize the set-up of the exhibition. The display is also accompanied by photographs and hand-drawn reconstructions, videos and 3D images that, thanks to new technologies, provide in-depth information that is able to appeal to a wide public.