Pago Veiano
Welcome to Pago Veiano: a presentation of the municipality
Hello! If you're interested in learning more about Pago Veiano, you're in the right place. This small town, with just over 2000 inhabitants, is located in the province of Benevento, in Campania. Its name in the local dialect, ''Pào'', testifies to its deeply Campanian roots. In this summary, I will tell you about the geography, history, and natural resources of the municipality.
Physical geography
Pago Veiano covers an area of about 37 square kilometers, developing on a hill with a maximum altitude of 552 meters. The Tammaro river constitutes the northern and eastern limit of the municipal territory, while the typically temperate climate includes periods of aridity in summer and rainfall in the winter period. Numerous plants, shrubs, and fruit trees grow in the area, particularly vineyards and olive groves. There are also many species of wild fauna and farm animals, such as the peacock, emblematic of the municipality. Unfortunately, Pago Veiano, like other municipalities in the province, is classified as having high seismic and very high hydrological risk.
History
The origins of Pago Veiano date back to ancient times, with the first settlements in the period between the 11th and 12th centuries. The presence of two villages, called ''pagus Meflanus'' and ''pagus Vetanus'', located along the banks of the Tammaro, dates back to the Roman era. The river was an important communication route for the trades of the time, and on its left bank, one of the Sannitic ''calles'' wound, which later became a section of the Herculia road. During the medieval period, the road took the name of Tratturo Pescasseroli-Candela and became a compulsory route for the transhumance of flocks, contributing to the development of Sannitic breeding and agriculture.
Roman era
The ancient history of Pago Veiano is documented by numerous finds and historical evidence, such as tombs, inscriptions, coins, and other objects of small and large dimensions. There are traces of pagan settlements and ruins in the districts of Terraloggia, Casalini, Piane, and Torre, which attest to the presence of Roman age settlements. However, many of these sources are not able to guarantee a correct historical argumentation, often triggering disputes between scholars and archaeologists.
Conclusions
Pago Veiano is a charming and Campanian municipality that extends over a hill and overlooks the Tammaro river. Its history can be reconstructed through numerous finds and historical evidence, but also through its natural resources, such as fruit trees, vineyards, olive groves, and numerous species of wild fauna. Despite being at high seismic and very high hydrological risk, Pago Veiano offers a unique and enchanting panorama of the Benevento province.
