Curiosity Modenesi | Why is Ravarino calling this way?
Such an ancient story in Ravarino could only imagine it, and instead it is a story that has determined the history not only of this municipality but of the Modena area
Curiosity Modenesi | Where do you find Remains of Roman Mutina in Modena?
June 27, 2017
Ravarino is a country of 6,000 souls located within the Union of Sorbara, and its history differs from that of other neighboring countries from its origins. In fact, scholars found in its territory archaeological finds that testify to human settlements since prehistoric times. This is a rare discovery compared to the other towns in Lower Modena, and even more important in Roman times, during which Ravarino seems to have played a leading role in the relationship between Mutina and its neighbors.
In fact, the first written document bearing its name is later later and dates back to March 27, 1002, written by the Abbey of Nonantola where Ravarino appears already in its present form. It is necessary to emphasize this because the most cautious readers of the #curiositamodenesi rubric are now accustomed to seeing the various names of the common people change from the first documents that mention them. And not so rarely the name changes are marked.
The fact that the name Ravarino was already present in 1002 means that it was heavily rooted in the territory, otherwise we would have had documents that would report it differently depending on the occasion. Which is one of the most common situations. That is why it is believed that the name was given in the late-imperial period, or in any case during the Middle Ages. And here the historians divide, in fact, there are those who derive it from the Latin word "rapa" which describes the plant probably cultivating on that territory. Or it could come from another Latin word "rava" meaning ravine or muddy. Quest '
Such an ancient story in Ravarino could only imagine it, and instead it is a story that has determined the history not only of this municipality but of the Modena area
Curiosity Modenesi | Where do you find Remains of Roman Mutina in Modena?
June 27, 2017
Ravarino is a country of 6,000 souls located within the Union of Sorbara, and its history differs from that of other neighboring countries from its origins. In fact, scholars found in its territory archaeological finds that testify to human settlements since prehistoric times. This is a rare discovery compared to the other towns in Lower Modena, and even more important in Roman times, during which Ravarino seems to have played a leading role in the relationship between Mutina and its neighbors.
In fact, the first written document bearing its name is later later and dates back to March 27, 1002, written by the Abbey of Nonantola where Ravarino appears already in its present form. It is necessary to emphasize this because the most cautious readers of the #curiositamodenesi rubric are now accustomed to seeing the various names of the common people change from the first documents that mention them. And not so rarely the name changes are marked.
The fact that the name Ravarino was already present in 1002 means that it was heavily rooted in the territory, otherwise we would have had documents that would report it differently depending on the occasion. Which is one of the most common situations. That is why it is believed that the name was given in the late-imperial period, or in any case during the Middle Ages. And here the historians divide, in fact, there are those who derive it from the Latin word "rapa" which describes the plant probably cultivating on that territory. Or it could come from another Latin word "rava" meaning ravine or muddy. Quest '
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