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About the Ancient Ages, information concerning Capiate and its
surrounding area can only come from archaeological research. Fragments
of protohistoric pottery were dug up in occasion of the archaeological
survey in Carsaga Farmhouse. Similar evidences have been brought to
light during recent excavations in Capiate. So, we can affirm that human
beings have been living in this area for over 2000 years. Surely, we
will be able to know other important information through furthers
archaeological researches.
In pre-Roman Times, Capiate was situated beside the important pathway to
the northern countries beyond the Alps. Probably, lots of villages were established along
this road and some of them were already important in Ancient Ages.
Moreover, the Adda river and the
Lake Como represented waterways very utilized
for travels and transports. Along the river, close to Capiate, also
nowadays there is a place named "Porto",
although the lack of docks or similar structures. In that location
docking could be easy thanks to level ground and slow stream. Ancient
people could have used it as a landing place.
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