{"id":4100,"date":"2023-03-26T18:54:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T16:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/sites-prehistoric-corsica\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:12:33","slug":"prehistoric-sites-corsica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corsicalovers.fr\/en\/prehistoric-sites-corsica\/","title":{"rendered":"3 main prehistoric sites in Corsica (fascinating!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When we think of Corsica, we imagine beaches, mountains, citadels… but Corsica also has some fascinating prehistoric sites: dolmens, statue-menhirs, alignments, megalithic enclosures…<\/p>\n\n

We take you to discover the main sites established since the Neolithic: Filitosa, Cauria and Cuccuruzzu. Here are all our practical tips for choosing which site to explore, and for preparing your visit. <\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the area anonymously, making our own choices, and paying all our bills in full. <\/p>\n\n

Prehistoric sites of Corsica: Map<\/h2>\n\n

The prehistoric sites that have been discovered are, for the moment, mainly in southern Corsica, but there are also indications in northern Corsica.Many sites remain to be discovered and excavated.<\/p>\n\n

Map of the main sites<\/h3>\n\n
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Short historical summary<\/h3>\n\n

There is currently no evidence of human presence in the Paleolithic.<\/p>\n\n

On the other hand, Mesolithic burials have been excavated, proof of an occupation from the 9th millennium BC. Discovered in 1972, the oldest skeleton would be dated between 7000 and 6500 BC and baptized “The Lady of Bonifacio”.<\/p>\n\n

The perennial colonization of Corsica dates from the Neolithic period around 5700 BC. Communities settled with their animals. Corsica becomes more densely populated around 4500 BC, and the populations are in contact with their Mediterranean neighbors. From the Bronze Age to the 2nd millennium B.C., these populations erected numerous dolmens and statue-menhirs, including those we will see in this article. <\/p>\n\n

Roger Grosjean, archaeologist<\/h3>\n
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Roger Grosjean was the leader of the archaeological excavations on the prehistory in Corsica. He is the one who launches the excavations in Cuccuruzzu, Cauria, Tappa, Arraggio. He is at the origin of the Shardan invasion theory to explain the statue-menhirs.<\/p>\n\n

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