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Tur d'Amun Archaeological Park

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Archeologia Tur d’Amun Bardonecchia Alta valle

Via Tur d'Amun, 10052 Bardonecchia

The so-called Tur d'Amun, located upstream of the old village of Bardonecchia, likely originated in the latter half of the 12th century with military functions before becoming the residence of the local lords, first the De Bardonnèche, then the de Jouffrey, who succeeded them in the Seventeenth century.
Thanks to its position, the castle controlled the exits of the two valleys of Frejus and Rho and was visually in communication with the Bramafam castle. Purchased by the Community of Bardonecchia in 1670, the complex fell into decay over the course of the 18th century, so much so that by 1866 only the central tower remained. The latter, originally 21 meters high, was preserved up to the height of the battlements still in the 1920s when a series of progressive collapses led it to become a ruin.

The entire area was acquired in 1998 by the Municipality of Bardonecchia, which promoted a series of archaeological investigations thanks to which it was possible to bring to light much of the structures. In particular, the keep, of which the first two above-ground floors have been recovered, parts of the small eastern tower, sections of the perimeter wall that bordered the complex down the valley, the circular towers on the southern side, and some service rooms are currently open for visits.

Today, at Tur d'Amun there is an archaeological park set up with self-guided panels that allow visitors to investigate the structures, their history, and their evolution over time.

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phone 012299032
email info.bardonecchia@turismotorino.org
link http://www.bardonecchia.it

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