At about 280m from the Neolithic site at Masseria Picinini archaeological remains from the Eneolithic period and the beginning of the early Bronze Age (second half of the 3rd millenium-beginning 2nd millenium B.C.) have come to light. The context comprises an oval structure (6×4m), probably a dwelling, dug into a clay bank. The stratigraphy, uncovered by trench and open area excavation, revealed various levels containing numerous fragments of impasto decorated with motifs typical of “scaled” pottery, often in association with impressed cordon and cordicella decoration (Eneolithic), incised trellis decoration and rows of indentations below the rim (facies Laterza, late Eneolithic-early Bronze Age). Also present were grey flint utensils along with the flakes produced during their manufacture, obsidian, bone tools including a knife with serpentine blade, the remains of bones from animals butchered for food and large amounts of charcoal. A biconical spindle whorl was also found. (Maria Luisa Nava)