Cupra Marittima: presentation of "Sulla pietra antica" on Valcamonica

Book presentation: "Sulla pietra antica" on Valcamonica's ancient engravings

On 4 May 2026 at 18:00, at Casa Maddalena in Cupra Marittima, the volume Sulla pietra antica — The earliest engravings of Valcamonica, Italy's first UNESCO site will be presented. The event is a focused opportunity to learn about the rock art and its historical and cultural significance.

Edited by Virgilio Patarini, the book includes essays by leading scholars and launches the "Rose Camune" series within the Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori Art Catalogues. Contributors discuss discoveries, interpretive challenges and the social context of the communities who produced the motifs.

• Date & time: 4 May 2026, 18:00
• Venue: Casa Maddalena, Cupra Marittima
• Editor: Virgilio Patarini
• Contributors: Fabio Martini, Umberto Sansoni, Dario Sigari; appendix by Ausilio Priuli
• Series: Rose Camune (Editoriale Giorgio Mondadori Art Catalogues)

For those interested in UNESCO heritage, the presentation provides practical insights into why Valcamonica is significant as Italy's first UNESCO-listed site for its rock engravings. For participation details and access information, contact the local organizers.