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as evidenced by the archaeological digs in the 1950s. The site has also yielded a 5thโ3rd century BC necropolis with bronze, iron, and glassware artifacts, including seals with hunting scenes. The area, completely deserted in the 18th century and subsequently largely reclaimed by nature, was visited
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