Photo: Michæ.152, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Archaeological site, 2999 BC
Pietra di Issel
Petroglyphic site in Liguria, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Period
- Prehistory, 2999 BC
- Coordinates
- 44°28′58″ N, 8°46′10″ E
Timeline
- 2999 BCBuilt
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Genova AcquasantaTrain, nearest
2.7 km as the crow flies
Pietra di Issel
Aeroporto Internazionale di Genova - Cristoforo Colombo9.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pietra di Issel?
Pietra di Issel is in Mele, in the province of Genova (Liguria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 44.48284, 8.76943.
How old is Pietra di Issel?
Wikidata dates it to 2999 BC.
What else is there to see near Pietra di Issel?
Nearby you’ll find: Forte Geremia (4.8 km away), Convento degli agostiniani (5.2 km away), Teatro Villa Duchessa di Galliera (6 km away).
Sources and licences
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 5 photos
- Pietra di Issel, faccia superiore (2) — Michæ.152, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coppelle (Pietra di Issel) — Michæ.152, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coppelle, incisioni lineiformi (Pietra di Issel) (7) — Michæ.152, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pietra di Issel 01 — Michæ.152, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pietra di Issel, faccia Sud-Est — Michæ.152, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences