6 Corsica— Site Archéologique de Cucuruzzu

Site Archéologique de Cucuruzzu

Cucuruzzu is where our human ancestors lived about 4000-5000 years ago. Yes, it’s really really old. Other groups and civilizations have lived in the area throughout the centuries. As I look through my pictures, I notice that they wouldn’t make much sense to someone who wasn’t there. So, I’ll just show you the photos without explanation. There were some nice views from a fortress. You decide….

At one point toward the end of the trail through the ruins, we came upon an area that held workshops of artisans creating things by hand….things that would have possibly been made during the prehistoric times.

One workshop was especially interesting to us. A man was creating knives completely by hand, with only the crudest of tools. He used stones and bone to create obsidian knives. Some of the knives had deer antler handles while others were wrapped in leather cord. This man’s skill was formidable. Here take a look. 

Francis has a knife collection so we decided to buy him a knife for his “birthday” in September. Here’s a photo of the knife that we bought. The obsidian blade is so fine, that it is translucent in the sun. And it really really cuts!!! It is stunning to look at and hold.

When we returned, we gave it to Francis who was beyond surprised and pleased.

…and so it goes….