Il contesto culturale
Il contesto
Stele statues are expression of a culture based on a breeding and metal-forging economy . These activities bring about a growth of property ( animals and weapons ) and therefore a progressive social differentiation .
Stele statues are not confined to Lunigiana ,but seem to be widespread throughout Italy and Europe starting from the end of the IV – beginning of the III millennium b.C. , right to the beginning of the Iron Age .