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

Key Points

• 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.